Historical Context of Cannabis Use From Ancient Rituals to Modern Use Cannabis has been intertwined with human culture for thousands of years. Diving into the historical context, we’ll find that ancient civilizations that used cannabis…
Kids Visiting ER in Mental Crisis Often Get…
By Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter>MONDAY, Feb. 13, 2023 -- A growing number of U.S. kids are landing in hospital emergency rooms for a mental health crisis. Now a new study finds that many do not…
AHA News: To Improve Maternal Health, Report Says…
By American Heart Association News>MONDAY, Feb. 13, 2023 (American Heart Association News) -- A woman's heart health prior to becoming pregnant greatly affects her risk for pregnancy-related complications and the long-term cardiovascular health of both…
Looking for Love on V-Day? All That Swiping…
By Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter>MONDAY, Feb. 13, 2023 -- If you're one of the millions seeking The One this Valentine’s Day, here’s a tip: Try swiping less. This is the main message from a new…
What is a Heart Pacemaker?
By Melanie Colvin HealthDay Reporter>MONDAY, Feb. 13, 2023 -- Millions of people worldwide live with a pacemaker that regulates their heartbeat, but exactly what are these devices and how do they work? Pacemakers can save…
Big Rise in U.S. Teen Girls Reporting Violence,…
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>MONDAY, Feb. 13, 2023 -- An alarming new survey shows that American teen girls are experiencing record high levels of violence, sadness and suicide risk. Schools may be the answer to…
Exercise Can Help Shed Dangerous Fat Around the…
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>MONDAY, Feb. 13, 2023 -- Often, patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease are advised to lose weight, but that can be hard to do and takes precious time. Now, researchers report…
Who Benefits Most From COVID Boosters? New Study…
By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter>MONDAY, Feb. 13, 2023 -- COVID-19 booster shots appear to benefit folks 50 and older but less so for younger people, a new study suggests. For the study, researchers ran a…
Suicides Rise Again in the US, Increases Highest…
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>MONDAY, Feb. 13, 2023 – Suicide rates have climbed again following a two-year decline, U.S. health officials report. The new study from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention also…