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Doctors can help navigate possible medication interference of CBD supplements
CBD has been proven safe and effective in the treatment of seizure disorders and may be useful for treating…
Study: No higher risk for esophageal cancer in people with reflux
Rebutting conventional wisdom, a large Swedish study finds that most people with chronic acid reflux, or GERD,…
Removal of ovaries early linked to decline in physical functioning
Women who had their ovaries removed between 46 to 49 years of age had a greater risk of arthritis and…
New HHS program promotes free COVID-19 vaccines for uninsured Americans
1 of 2 | The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced Thursday that it has launched…
Study adds more evidence that party drug ‘ecstasy’ may ease PTSD
Researchers found that three months of talk therapy, assisted by carefully monitored doses of ecstasy (MDMA),…
Overdose deaths from fentanyl mixed with cocaine, meth jump
The proportion of U.S. overdose deaths involving both fentanyl and stimulants jumped by more than 50-fold since…
Many Americans who need care live far from a neurologist
Among more than 563,000 people on Medicare, more than 17% traveled long distances to their neurologist,…
Socializing face-to-face brings greater mental boost than social media
Study participants had a higher mood boost after talking to a stranger, even if they said they would prefer…
Digestive issues linked to loneliness, depression among seniors
A new study found that about 60% and 56% of respondents with and without digestive diseases, respectively,…
Battle intensifies against sepsis, a condition that can kill
1 of 5 | A nurse at El Camino Health demonstrates the FloPatch device. Once placed on the…