AltWeeklies Wire
NY Medical Marijuana Debate Heats Upnew

Will New York become the 21st state to legalize cannabis?
Long Island Press |
Spencer Rumsey |
01-09-2014 |
Health
How Enroll America is Connecting Philadelphia Restaurant Workers with Obamacarenew

The reporter follows an Enroll America employee (and former bartender) through Philadelphia as he attempts to teach industry workers about Obamacare.
Philadelphia Weekly |
Randy LoBasso |
01-02-2014 |
Health
Tags: Enroll America
A Pregnant Pausenew

A look at incidences of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder in Alberta.
VUE Weekly |
Rebecca Medel |
12-12-2013 |
Health
Texas' Other Death Penaltynew

A Galveston medical student describes life and death in the so-called safety net.
The Texas Observer |
Rachel Pearson |
11-15-2013 |
Health
One Aspect of Obamacare Attracts a Crowdnew

The implementation of the Affordable Care Act has been a mess in many ways. But for Colorado's homeless, it has still ushered in a new era of hope.
Colorado Springs Independent |
J. Adrian Stanley |
11-13-2013 |
Health
Low-Income Mothers in N.C. Robbed of Health Carenew

By opting out of expanding Medicaid, North Carolina legislators have left out the most vulnerable.
Creative Loafing (Charlotte) |
Sara Patterson |
11-07-2013 |
Health
Tags: North Carolina, health insurance, uninsured, Pat McCrory, health care, Aldona Wos, Care Ring, Carol Steckel, Charlotte Family Housing, Don Jonas, Gloria Miller, Medicaid, N.C. Department of Health and Human Services, North Carolina Health News, Nurse-Family Partnership, Sara Patterson, underinsured, Ursula Douglas
Some Will Lose Their Insurance Under Obamacare—and Ought to Celebratenew

Those with individual insurance plans in Philly are set to get dropped from their plans. Advocates say that's the best thing that could happen to them.
Philadelphia Weekly |
Randy LoBasso |
11-06-2013 |
Health
Ticked Offnew

Lyme disease is much more common than initially believed.
San Luis Obispo New Times |
Ryan Miller |
10-15-2013 |
Health
Tags: ticks
Possible Salmonella-Tainted Chicken for Sale in Safewaynew

Why is a Maui Safeway selling possible salmonella-tainted chicken At low, low prices?
What Does Natural Really Mean?new

Companies capitalize on health-conscious movement.
VUE Weekly |
Meaghan Baxter |
10-07-2013 |
Health
Everything you need to know about the Affordable Care Act in Californianew

Obamacare arrives in the Golden State this week.
Sacramento News & Review |
Daniel Weintraub |
10-01-2013 |
Health
Your Guide to Obamacarenew

Confused about the new health marketplace? Here's the lowdown.
Tags: obamacare facts
Obamacare 101new

So, what is Obamacare? The Affordable Care Act rolls out October 1 – here's your first day's syllabus.
Austin Chronicle |
Michael King |
09-30-2013 |
Health
Tags: Obamacare
Turn Off the Tap?new

Edmonton's fluoridated water continues to be a contentious issue.
VUE Weekly |
Rebecca Medel |
09-12-2013 |
Health
Former Alt-Weekly Editor Tries Experimental Magnetic Depression Therapynew

How an experimental treatment for major depression introduced former San Antonio Current editor Greg Harman to the medical magnet and the return of 'energetic' medicine.
Austin Chronicle |
Greg Harman |
08-26-2013 |
Health