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February 19, 2017

When Retirement Comes With a Daily Dose of Cannabis

International Herald Tribune - Posted: February 19th, 2017, 9:30pm UTC
Older Americans are increasingly turning to pot to treat their aches and pains. The trend raises questions about effectiveness, safety and accessibility.

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As Obesity Rises, Remote Pacific Islands Plan to Abandon Junk Food

International Herald Tribune - Posted: February 19th, 2017, 1:47pm UTC
A ban on imported food at government functions and tourist establishments is an early step to prevent disease and promote healthy habits in an isolated province of Vanuatu.

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Political Memo: With Coverage in Peril and Obama Gone, Health Law’s Critics Go Quiet

International Herald Tribune - Posted: February 19th, 2017, 11:55am UTC
As lawmakers hear an outcry from supporters of the Affordable Care Act, there is no longer a clamor for dismantling it, Republicans say.

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