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State medical board leaders are exploring a new way to assure the public that physicians retain skills throughout their careers. But some doctors say the boards’ plan is just more busywork.

Board leaders are working on an initiative to expand the requirements for maintenance of licensure, a process in which doctors demonstrate continued competence at the time of relicensing. In most states, physicians can maintain their licenses just by having no disciplinary actions against them and by completing a minimum number of hours of continuing medical education.

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Despite getting little or no cooperation from baseball players or their union, an investigative panel has issued a report detailing widespread steroid use in Major League Baseball and naming dozens of current and former players who used the performance-enhancing drugs, CNN reported Dec. 13.

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Vermont Gov. James Douglas and Windsor County State Attorney Robert Sand have agreed to cooperate with each other in prosecuting marijuana-possession cases after a dispute centered on Sand’s support for decriminalization of the drug, the Barre Times-Argus reported Dec. 12.

Douglas had been bypassing Sand’s office in prosecuting marijuana-possession cases because he objected to the local prosecutor’s reputed policy of sending all such cases to a court diversion program.

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Continued From Protect Yourself From Diabetes

• Avoid trans fats.
In the Harvard study, women with a high intake of trans fats had a 40 percent higher risk
for diabetes. Listed as partially hydrogenated oil on food labels, trans fats are found in stick margarine, snack foods and store-bought baked goods.

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When you are wishing to enjoy the Christmas season there are several details you may not want to have to deal with. Many of us know that the Christmas season brings stress and excess eating, but it also brings joy, happiness, and wonderful family gatherings. If you are an eco-friendly person you may wish to make your Christmas a green one this year.

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… a few of the most recommended breeds for people with dog related allergies below. … Dog Allergy Signs and Symptoms. How to Find the Right Food for Your …

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… of EFAs include reduction of arthritis pain; cushioning for your tissues and … of coronary heart disease should take a fish oil supplement with EPA and DHA. …

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