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Medical Marijuana Legalization and Support: Chile to Open First Farm, Produce Cannabis Oil to Treat Cancer

On Monday, Chile's first farm dedicated to medical marijuana was approved. On Monday, Chile's first farm dedicated to medical marijuana was approved.

Obamacare in California: Golden State Has Largest Uninsured Latino Population, Prepares for Second ACA Enrollment Period

By Paola Hernández
Support for the Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare, has increased in California as the Golden State prepares for the second enrollment period of the ACA.

Tuberculosis Drugs, Cure, and Treatment: New Drug May Reduce Doses for TB Patients, Say South African Researchers

By Paola Hernández
New drug developed by South African researchers may reduce drug doses for TB patients Researchers are poised to test what may be the third drug approved for tuberculosis in 60 years, the Guardian reported last week.

Obamacare Pros and Cons: States That Rejected Medicaid Expansion to Pay $152 Billion in Taxes, Will Benefit States with ACA

By Paola Hernández
States that have not adopted the Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare, could pay up to $152 billion for the benefit of states with the ACA.

Puerto Rico News: Commonwealth Wants to Become Tourist Hot Spot for Cheap Liposuction, Dental Treatment and More

By Paola Hernández
On Tuesday, Puerto Rico announced its plan to become a tourism destination for those searching for cheap medical care. The United States commonwealth is especially targeting Hispanics from the East Coast and the Caribbean.

Louisiana Judge Blocks New Anti-Abortion Law, Choice Advocates Call It a Win

By Paola Hernández
A federal judge blocked a portion of new law that was due to go into effect in Louisiana on Monday which would have required physicians at abortion clinics to obtain admitting privileges at hospitals.

Kars4Kids and Bronx CAN Health Initiative Team Up to Educate the Bronx About Wellness and Healthcare

By Paola Hernández
Kars4Kids, which brings in millions in charitable dollars each year, teamed up with New York State Sen. Gustavo Rivera and the Bronx CAN Health Initiative to host a back-to-school event which benefited thousands of needy children from the Bronx.
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