Start Low, Go Slow Understanding Dosing When it comes to cannabis edibles, the old saying "start low, go slow" rings truer than anything else. I remember my first experience trying edibles—I dove in headfirst, thinking…
Pedal Power: Biking Could Help Prevent Knee Arthritis
Medically reviewed by Carmen Pope, BPharm. Last updated on May 15, 2024.By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterWEDNESDAY, May 15, 2024 -- People who regularly ride bikes throughout their life are less likely to develop knee arthritis,…
Surgical Outcomes Better With More Women on Your…
Medically reviewed by Carmen Pope, BPharm. Last updated on May 15, 2024.By Ernie Mundell HealthDay ReporterWEDNESDAY, May 15, 2024 -- Heading for surgery? The ratio of women to men in the operating room could influence…
One Key to Weight Loss for Men: Competing…
Medically reviewed by Carmen Pope, BPharm. Last updated on May 15, 2024.By Ernie Mundell HealthDay ReporterWEDNESDAY, May 15, 2024 -- A competitive game with a potential cash reward appeared to help overweight British men lose…
Report Highlights Big Gaps in Cancer Outcomes Based…
Medically reviewed by Carmen Pope, BPharm. Last updated on May 15, 2024.By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterWEDNESDAY, May 15, 2024 -- U.S. cancer death rates are continuing to drop, falling by 33% between 1991 and 2020.…
Avian Flu Virus Showing Up in NYC Wild…
Medically reviewed by Carmen Pope, BPharm. Last updated on May 15, 2024.By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterWEDNESDAY, May 15, 2024 -- The H5N1 avian flu virus has been discovered in a small number of wild birds…
New Blood Test Could Help Spot Preeclampsia in…
Medically reviewed by Carmen Pope, BPharm. Last updated on May 15, 2024.By Robin Foster HealthDay ReporterWEDNESDAY, May 15, 2024 -- Preeclampsia can be a life-threatening complication of pregnancy, but a new blood test can help…
FDA Approves First Self-Test Collection Kit for HPV
Medically reviewed by Carmen Pope, BPharm. Last updated on May 15, 2024.By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterWEDNESDAY, May 15, 2024 -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a kit that will allow women to…
U.S. Drug Overdose Deaths Decline for First Time…
Medically reviewed by Carmen Pope, BPharm. Last updated on May 15, 2024.By Ernie Mundell HealthDay ReporterWEDNESDAY, May 15, 2024 -- The relentless rise in deaths from drug overdose in the United States may finally have…