Cannibidiol oil is made from special hemp plants naturally high in CBD. (Illustration: Mark Heckathorn/DC on Heels; Photos: Wikipedia & Dixie Botanicals)

Medical Marijuana

CBD Oil Helps Ease Epilepsy in Children Medical marijuana could alleviate symptoms of certain serious health problems, including severe seizure disorders in children. But currently, only 22 states including Maryland and the District of Columbia allow medical marijuana. Dr.
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Jeremy Welsh, a physician assistant, works near Syracuse, N.Y. (Photo; Dick Blume / The Post-Standard)

Doctor, Doctor?

The Physician Assistant Will See You Now One of the changes taking place at many doctor’s offices, due in part to adoption of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), is a trend toward “team-based care,” a model that incorporates advanced care professionals in addition to physicians. To
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Changing your diet now could prevent diabetes in the future. (Illustration: Mark Heckathorn/DC on Heels)

Dealing with Diabetes

Why Lifestyle Modification Matters Most Diabetes is a condition that affects millions of people in the U.S. In fact, 26.9 percent of people over the age of 65 have it. About 1.9 million people aged 20 and over have it. But, being diagnosed with diabetes covers only a part of the
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