Understanding CBD and Its Benefits What is CBD? CBD, short for cannabidiol, is one of the many compounds found in the cannabis plant, but here’s the kicker: it doesn’t get you high. That’s right, no…
Texas Judge Set to Rule on Abortion Pill
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>TUESDAY, Feb. 28, 2023 – Whether women will continue to be able to get a medication abortion using the drug mifepristone in the United States hinges on the impending ruling of…
FDA Approves First Home Test to Detect Both…
News Consumer News FDA Approves First Home Test to Detect Both Flu and COVID-19 By Physician’s Briefing Staff HealthDay Reporter>MONDAY, Feb. 27, 2023 -- A new at-home test will help people struggling with upper respiratory…
How to Recover From Burnout
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>MONDAY, Feb. 27, 2023 -- Work isn’t always easy, but sometimes it becomes almost unbearable. You might experience a constellation of symptoms, including emotional exhaustion, a reduced sense of personal accomplishment…
Anxious, Depressed? These Tips to Self-Care May Help
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>MONDAY, Feb. 27, 2023 -- A lot of people are dealing with anxiety, depression or just general unhappiness. Worry, sadness, restlessness, irritability and trouble sleeping are just a few symptoms of…
Could a Common Sweetener Raise Heart Risks?
By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter>MONDAY, Feb. 27, 2023 -- An artificial sweetener commonly used in processed foods could be increasing people’s risk of heart attack and stroke, a new study argues. Erythritol is a natural…
Daily Marijuana Use Now Linked to Heart Risks
By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter>MONDAY, Feb. 27, 2023 -- New research suggests that smoking weed is far from benign: Toking every day might raise your odds of heart disease. The increased risk is not insignificant.…
CDC Warns of Rise of Drug-Resistant Shigella Bacteria
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>MONDAY, Feb. 27, 2023 -- Public health officials are warning about an increase in drug-resistant strains of the bacteria shigella. About 5% of shigella infections reported to the U.S. Centers for…
Insomnia Brings Big Spike in Heart Attack Risk:…
By Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter>MONDAY, Feb. 27, 2023 -- Folks who have trouble falling or staying asleep may be more likely to have a heart attack. This is the main takeaway from new research linking…