The Westfield News
Health
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457Mental health cuts decried
BOSTON – Democratic gubernatorial candidate and Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley is calling on the state legislature to reject proposed cuts in...
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Always Tired? Maybe you are anemic
Ask anyone who has been anemic, and you’ll hear the same thing, “I was just so tired!” Extra sleep didn’t make a...
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‘Healthy Memory’ Nutrition Tips
When asked, Americans rate Alzheimer’s disease as their second most-feared illness, following cancer, which is why Armbrook Village is a staunch advocate...
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Patrick: No reason to start over on pot
BOSTON (AP) — There was no need for the state to restart the selection process for medical marijuana dispensaries despite reports that...
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Mass. Speaker questions pot dispensary process
BOSTON (AP) — The state should take a second look at the medical marijuana dispensary licensing process because some of the information...
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WSU Relay for Life Club seeks community input
WESTFIELD – The Westfield State University Relay for Life Club will hold an informational session about Westfield State’s first ever Relay for...
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Assisted suicide backers appeal to Mass. lawmakers
BOSTON — Supporters of legislation that would allow terminally ill, mentally competent adults the right to self-administer life-ending drugs made their case...
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How to spot and avoid fad diets
New diets are popping up all the time with claims of improved health and quick and easy weight loss. Most of these...
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Could You Have Diabetes and Not Even Know It?
It is hard to imagine that you could have a serious medical condition, and be totally unaware of it. Diabetes is a...
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Red Cross offers pet first aid app
WESTFIELD – Pet owners can now get medical advice for their best friends right on their phones thanks to a smartphone app...
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Medical marijuana outlet operators named
BOB SALSBERG, Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — State public health officials awarded Friday the first 20 licenses to operate medical marijuana dispensaries,...
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Human Resources Unlimited gets grant
WESTFIELD – Human Resources Unlimited, a Springfield-based non-profit organization that connects adults who are mentally or physically disabled or socially disadvantaged to...
