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Examining the Science of Medical Marijuana
A critical look at the clinical underpinnings of medical marijuana laws across the nation -- does it really help treat glaucoma; and does it address the nausea and loss of appetite suffered by chemotherapy patients and others? Video courtesy of Fox News.
Pot Shops Struggle Against New L.A. Ordinance
Medical-marijuana dispensaries in Los Angeles fight to re-open or stay open after a June 7 ordinance forced hundreds to shut down and imposed strict new regulations.
Health Minute: Insurers Focus on Customer Service
Health insurers are ramping up their customer-service efforts ahead of millions of Americans joining the ranks of the insured in 2014. In this week's Health Minute, MarketWatch's Kristen Gerencher looks at what insurers are doing differently.
Ad Clip: Urging Men to Get a Checkup
The Department of Health and Human Services is launching a new public service ad campaign aimed at convincing men to get more preventive checkups.
Ad Clip: Scaring Men Into Better Health?
A new public service ad campaign from the Department of Health and Human Services aims to get more men to engage in preventive medicine.
News Hub: Why Do Men Avoid Doctors?
Laura Landro discusses why some men avoid going to the doctor, and why public health officials have launched a new, darkly funny ad campaign that aims to convince those men to see a physician.
Costa Rican Stem-Cell Center Closed
A Costa Rican stem-cell therapy center is shut down because it failed to follow standard medical bioethical procedures, despite promising results. Video courtesy of Reuters.
Diagnosing Harry Potter
The Harry Potter books and films have enjoyed enormous popularity in part because they portray key themes and stages of adolescence. Health columnist Melinda Beck reports.
Health Minute: Heartburn Drugs Come with Risks
Popular heartburn medications carry a risk of bone fractures if taken for too long or in too high a dose. In this week's Health Minute, MarketWatch's Kristen Gerencher discusses what to do if you take proton pump inhibitors.
Exchanging Art for Health Care
Struggling artists without insurance get medical care through the Artist Access program. Video courtesy of Agence France-Presse.
