Fox News / Cliffside Malibu High numbers? 1 in 8 American adults smokes pot August 10, 2016

The percentage of Americans who say they currently smoke marijuana has nearly doubled since 2013, a new survey finds.

Thirteen percent of adults in the U.S. now say they currently smoke pot — up from 7 percent in 2013, according to the new Gallup poll.

The percentage of Americans who said they had ever tried marijuana also increased since 2013. This year, 43 percent of Americans said they had tried the drug — up from 38 percent in 2013, according to the poll. [Where Americans Smoke and Grow Marijuana (Maps)]

Recreational marijuana use is legal in four states(Colorado, Washington, Alaska and Oregon) and the District of Columbia. In addition, half of U.S. states have some version of a medical marijuana law, according to Gallup. In November, four more states will vote on whether to allow medical marijuana.

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The Huffington Post / Concierge Choice Physicians Weighing High Deductible Medical Insurance: Who Benefits? July 28, 2016

Weighing High Deductible Medical Insurance: Who Benefits?

Wayne Lipton, Managing Partner, Concierge Choice Physicians

Americans have an unquenchable thirst for the best–and that means healthcare too.  But does more care translate necessarily to better care?  How much is too much?  Is some care not necessary?   And most importantly, who decides? (more…)

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Cosmetic Surgery Times / Dr. Jack Zamora Lasers for hair removal July 27, 2016

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Lasers for hair removal

Like many of the technologies cosmetic surgeons buy and lease for their practices, hair removal
lasers are evolving to cover more area, in less time and with less discomfort. We asked cosmetic
surgery experts to name their favorite brands, share what’s important in hair removal technology and help colleagues decide whether what they have is enough or it’s time to upgrade. (more…)

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Take Part / Dr. Damon Raskin No Money for Meds? You’re in Good Company July 22, 2016

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IF YOU’RE CUTTING BACK ON A PRESCRIPTION DRUG (OR GOING WITHOUT YOUR MEDS ALTOGETHER) BEWARE: YOU’RE SETTING YOURSELF UP FOR BIGGER HEALTH PROBLEMS LATER. (more…)

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Monsters and Critics / Dr. Damon Raskin ‘Glee’ star Cory Monteith enters addiction treatment facility, expert opinion July 22, 2016

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“Glee” star Cory Monteith has entered a rehabilitation facility where he is being treated for an unspecified substance addiction, his publicist said on Monday.

Monteith’s team “asks for your respect and privacy as he takes the necessary steps towards recovery,” the publicist’s statement said. (more…)

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