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"What Makes a Hospital Great" Surprising study shows not necessarily expensive equipment & top surgeons. @nytimeswell http://nyti.ms/hsau7p

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Youth marijuana use linked to psychosis in later life http://usat.ly/eH9yKc

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Extended cell phone use causes increased activity in brain, Journal of @AmerMedicalAssn, but it's unclear what this means, @totn from @npr

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Study: Microchip spots cancerous tumors within an hour http://usat.ly/fHa65i

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H&P Industries DBA Triad Group, among largest providers of generic med products, made people sick, and FDA knew. http://on.msnbc.com/hI99yL

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NYT: Ecuadorean villagers may hold secret to longevity http://budurl.com/ntd8

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V-Day Surprise: Gonorrhea Steals a Piece of Human DNA http://bit.ly/flwNjg

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Compare hospitals from all around the country. See how well they perform. Compare patient satisfaction. http://www.hospitalcompare.hhs.gov/

[TIME Health @TIMEHealth]

Stretching before running doesn't prevent injury | http://su.pr/6WhGaS

[NPR Health News @NPRHealth]

Aerobic Exercise May Improve Memory In Seniors http://n.pr/ff6wRE