The Role of Hemp in Sustainable Agriculture Benefits of Hemp as a Crop I've dived deep into the world of hemp, and let me tell you, it’s like finding a hidden treasure in sustainable agriculture.…
Death Count Climbs in Outbreak Linked to Recalled…
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>WEDNESDAY, March 22, 2023 – A drug-resistant bacteria linked to recalled eye drops has now killed three people. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Tuesday that infections with…
Birth Control Pills Tied to Slight Rise in…
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>WEDNESDAY, March 22, 2023 -- Taking progestogen-only birth control pills comes with a slightly increased risk of breast cancer -- about the same degree of risk associated with taking pills that…
Similar Processes Could Link MS With Heart Disease
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>WEDNESDAY, March 22, 2023 -- Multiple sclerosis (MS) and atherosclerosis both involve an abnormal hardening of body tissue, and recent research suggests they may be linked. MS is a neurodegenerative disease…
Scientists Pinpoint Brain Area Needed for Vision-Guided Walking
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>WEDNESDAY, March 22, 2023 -- A new study hones in on what part of your brain controls walking. Researchers discovered that two main regions of the cortex were activated as people…
Health Highlights: March 22, 2023
News Consumer News Health Highlights: March 22, 2023 By Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter>Birth control pills tied to slight rise in breast cancer risk, regardless of formulation. A new study finds the single hormone pill and…
When BMI Isnt Used as Measurement, Obesitys Health…
By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter>WEDNESDAY, March 22, 2023 -- Much has been made of the so-called “obesity paradox” -- the observation that people with a heart condition seem less likely to die if they are…
Walking & Talking at Same Time: Aging Brain…
By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter>TUESDAY, March 21, 2023 -- Problems walking and talking or thinking at the same time might be a warning sign of impending dementia, a new study suggests. Being unable to juggle…
Did the Pandemic Spur Permanent Decline in Americans…
By Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter>TUESDAY, March 21, 2023 -- If you feel like the pandemic made you a permanent couch potato, a new study shows you're not alone: Well after lockdown measures were relaxed, many…