2014-12-06: More stem cell research news and help for osteoporis, rash, nerve pain and much more

Summary: States with medical marijuana have much lower death rates from opiates; Discoveries reveal mechanisms of stem cell genetic regulation and differentiation; Mutations plague the conversion of adult cells into stem cells; Will calcium supplements raise calcium in my arteries? Review of cholesterol, statins and inflammation; Obesity caused decreases life expectancy by 8 years and healthy life by 20 years; Why is my voice more crackly with age? Diet, drug and supplement suggestions for a vegan who is diagnosed with osteoporosis; Are there stem cell treatments to heal damaged nerves such as with peripheral neuropathy? A rash that may be caused by food sensitivities; Policies that restrict pain medication causes problems for post surgery patient