Exploring the Versatility of Hemp Why Hemp? The Basics When I first stumbled upon hemp as an art medium, I was honestly surprised by how versatile it is. It's not just some old-school material; it’s…
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By Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter>THURSDAY, Feb. 16, 2023 -- Many older women with early-stage breast cancer can skip radiation without harming their survival odds, a new clinical trial finds. The study involved women age 65…
FDA Panel Considers Making Opioid Antidote, Naloxone Nasal…
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>WEDNESDAY, Feb. 15, 2023 -- A nasal spray that can reverse an opioid overdose may become available for easier over-the-counter purchase. U.S. Food and Drug Administration advisers are meeting Wednesday to…
A Short-Term Birth Control Pill for Men? Mouse…
By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter>WEDNESDAY, Feb. 15, 2023 -- A guy pops a little pill just before he expects to get frisky with his girlfriend. But the pill isn’t Viagra, as one might expect. Instead,…
Getting COVID Boosts Odds for Diabetes in Unvaccinated
By Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter>WEDNESDAY, Feb. 15, 2023 -- A COVID infection appears to drive up diabetes risk, new research warns. The good news? Being vaccinated before becoming infected appeared to eliminate any increase in…
5 Foods to Boost Your Heart Health
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