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How high is too high to drive? The challenges facing legal marijuana limits

How high is too high to drive? Weed was found in 40% of car victims in 2016 – but it is a LOT more complicated to test for than alcohol More people who died in DUI accidents in 2016 had marijuana in their systems than had alcohol  As marijuana legalization sweeps the nation, public health… Read More: How high is too high to drive? The challenges facing… »

8-year-old African child who was flown to the U.S. for surgery by NBA star Dikembe Mutombo has died

(Photo by Marcus Ingram/Getty Images for UNICEF) Former NBA star Dikembe Mutombo is mourning the death of the 8-year-old African boy that he flew to the United States earlier this month for surgery to remove a tumor. The child, Matadi Sela Petit of Kinshasa, Congo, died after suffering a “rare and unpredictable genetic reaction to… Read More: 8-year-old African child who was flown to the U.S. for… »

NHS 10-year plan: May promises 'world class' treatment

Prime Minister Theresa May is promising patients access to “world class” care under a 10-year plan for the NHS. She said the publication of the plan on Monday would mark a “historic” moment for the health service in England. Pledges on maternity care, mental health, elderly support and earlier detection and prevention of diseases will… Read More: NHS 10-year plan: May promises 'world class' treatment »