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Problem marijuana use increasing among seniors
As marijuana use becomes legal and more accepted across America, more seniors are developing unhealthy…
Study: Parents-to-be using diabetes drug metformin doesn’t increase birth defect…
New studies suggest metformin is a safe and effective treatment option for men and women with Type 2 diabetes…
Experts: Nation needs to prepare for next pandemic, even if it’s not bird flu
1 of 5 | "There are going to be more pandemics and they could absolutely be worse than anything…
Japan sees record spike in infections caused by tissue-damaging bacteria
Japan is reporting a record high number of streptococcal toxic shock syndrome -- or STSS -- cases this year.…
Nicotine pouches still pose addiction risk
Nicotine pouches might be less harmful than smoking or chewing tobacco, but they still pose an addiction risk…
Mother with Alzheimer’s may increase risk for genetic inheritance
People with an Alzheimer's-affected mother may be at special risk for genetic inheritance, according to a new…
American diets improve, but remain poor for many, Tufts study says
1 of 2 | "What Americans eat is the single biggest driver of our health," said the study's senior…
Brain scans identify 6 types of depression in new study
Depression can be sorted into six distinct types using brain scans, according to a new study. Photo by Adobe…
Chronic high blood pressure in U.S. pregnancies has doubled since 2008
The number of pregnant women with chronic high blood pressure doubled during the past decade and a half, but…
Outdoor exercise may benefit you more than indoor workouts
Exercising in natural surroundings -- a jog through a park, a bicycle ride along a trail -- could be more…