Potentially Tainted Marijuana Sold in Colorado
The affected marijuana was mistakenly distributed due to a technical error, according to Colorado Department of Revenue news release.
View ArticleLife Expectancy Shrinks for America's Working-Age Adults
Deaths among working-age adults, especially, have been increasing in the United States for decades, particularly in economically struggling parts of the nation such as the "Rust Belt" and Appalachia,...
View ArticleDramatic Drop Seen in Kids Choking to Death on Household Objects
Regulations, more education about choking hazards and guidelines from organizations such as the American Academy of Pediatrics have likely all played a role in the downward trend, said study author...
View ArticleFDA Cracks Down on Illegal Marketing of CBD Products
The FDA is warning people to be cautious when buying foods or supplements that claim to contain CBD oil. The agency says many of the flood of new CBD oil products being sold in stores and online are...
View ArticleSleep Deprivation a Big Drain on the Brain
The mental impacts of sleep deprivation are much more serious than previously believed, a new study finds.
View ArticleIs CBD Safe to Carry on a Plane?
While some CBD products are now legal, what will happen if you carry them on a plane?
View ArticleU.S. Birth Rate Falls to Lowest in Decades
The U.S. birth rate declined again in 2018, falling to its lowest in more than three decades, the CDC said.
View ArticleCalls Increase to Poison Control For Psychoactives
Exposure to natural substances with psychoactive effects -- including marijuana, kratom, magic mushrooms and nutmeg -- triggered more than 67,300 calls to U.S. Poison Control Centers over nearly two...
View ArticleMammograms Every 2 Years Could Come With Risks
Researchers found that among 232 breast cancer patients at their hospital, those who'd undergone mammography screening every two years tended to have more advanced tumors: Of those 32 women, 44% were...
View ArticleUltrasound Treatment Might Ease Parkinson's Tremors
Ultrasound may provide lasting relief from the involuntary muscle movements that are so debilitating to people with Parkinson's disease and another condition called "essential tremor."
View ArticleWomen Lead Upswing in U.S. Binge Drinking
Binge drinking is on the rise among Americans, especially among women, with rates doubling among childless females in their early 30s, a new study finds.
View ArticleFamily Friendly Holiday Events in the GTA for 2019
The holidays are fast approaching, the smell of winter is in the air. For some people, the holidays mean spending time with loved ones and friends. At 123Dentist, we regularly post community events,...
View ArticleFamily Friendly Holiday Events in BC for 2019
The holiday season is upon us, and for some that means spending time with your loved ones checking out local holiday events. When we get together as families and friends, we celebrate the spirit of...
View ArticleSocial Media Sympathy
Nowadays, much of people's grieving shows up online. See the advice a professor of communication has about the benefits and pitfalls of mourning on social media.
View ArticleVaping Tied to Lung Illness Seen in Metalworkers
The disease, called hard-metal pneumoconiosis or "cobalt lung," usually occurs when people inhale mineral dusts caused by metal grinding, said senior researcher Dr. Kirk Jones, a pathologist with the...
View ArticleDistracted by Their Smartphones, Pedestrians Are Landing in the ER
According to one database, more than 2,500 men and women went to an emergency room for head and neck injuries sustained while using a smartphone between 1998 and 2017. When that number is extrapolated...
View ArticleWhat to Expect from Periods After 40
Before your periods end, your body goes into a phase called perimenopause, which could last 2 to 10 years. During this time, there can be all kinds of changes in your cycle.
View ArticleWeight-Loss Surgery a Boon for the Heart
The research included 38 obese patients who had weight-loss surgery and 19 obese patients who were on the waiting list for weight-loss surgery.
View ArticleNew Results for Experimental Alzheimer's Drug
Studies on aducanumab were halted earlier this year because the drug didn't appear to be effective. But the new results suggest it's effective at a high dose, the Associated Press reported.
View ArticleDrug Reduces Delusions in Dementia Patients
The drug eases hallucinations that can cause anxiety, aggression and physical and verbal abuse.
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