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Pennsylvania Doctors Worry Over Fracking 'Gag Rule' A new law grants doctors access to information about trade-secret chemicals used in natural gas drilling. Doctors say they need the information to treat patients who may have been exposed to chemicals. But the law also says doctors can't tell anyone else — not even other doctors — about what's in the formulas. www.npr.org
Doctors see more injuries in "barefoot" runners Doctors say they are treating injuries ranging from pulled calf muscles to Achilles tendinitis to stress fractures, mainly in people who ramped up too fast www.cbsnews.com
Fracking Opponents Don't Like Ohio's Proposed Disclosure Law Ohio representatives this week will vote on a set of new natural gas drilling regulations, including chemical disclosure laws, that opponents say favor natural gas drillers. www.ibtimes.com
Is it time to move beyond conventional ‘vs’ natural medicine? While many doctors remain suspicious of ‘natural’ medicine, a growing number now accept that there are compelling alternatives to leading drugs that are supported by just as much scientific evidence, without the nasty side effects, says one leading player in integrative medicine. www.nutraingredients-usa.com
DoctorsHealthPress.com Supports Study Linking Specific Beverage to a Rise in Irreversible Teeth Damage The Doctors Health Press, a publisher of various natural health newsletters, books and reports, including the popular online Doctors Health Press e-Bulletin, is supporting a new study published in “General Dentistry,” which found that an alarming rise in sport and energy drink consumption is causing irreversible damage to teeth. ... news.yahoo.com
Running barefoot can lead to injuries Running barefoot is a new style in working out. However, while some runners say it's more natural, doctors say it can be a big problem. www.wthitv.com
DaVita buys doctors network for $4.42 billion in bid to expand care Denver-based kidney dialysis giant DaVita Inc. on Monday said it will pay approximately $4.42 billion to acquire HealthCare Partners, the country's largest operator of medical groups and physician networks. www.denverpost.com
Stefanie Penn Spear: NPR Takes a Deeper Look Into Fracking Boom We need to educate our fellow Americans about the risks associated with continued use of fossil fuels and support policies that will transition our nation to relying on cleaner, renewable sources of energy. www.huffingtonpost.com
Denver-based DaVita buys doctors network for $4.42 billion Denver-based DaVita, Inc., a leading provider of kidney care services, announced today that it is paying approximately $4. www.denverpost.com
Ohio doctors cannot reveal drilling chemicals to public Associated Press COLUMBUS Doctors given new access to the proprietary chemical recipes that oil www.vindy.com
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