By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>MONDAY, Aug. 14, 2023 -- As cannabis use has become legal in many U.S. states for medical or recreational use, Americans' views on the drug may have gotten rosier. In fact,…
Forever Chemicals PFAS Found in Some Period Products
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>MONDAY, Aug. 14, 2023 -- Some menstrual products -- pads, tampons, cups and underwear -- contain harmful “forever chemicals,” according to new research into the contents of these essential items. Researchers…
Heavy Drinking Is Often Common Among Cancer Survivors
By Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter>MONDAY, Aug. 14, 2023 -- Many Americans diagnosed with cancer continue to drink alcohol regularly — sometimes heavily and sometimes during treatment, a new study shows. The study, of over 15,000…
More Americans Than Ever Wrongly Believe Marijuana Smoke…
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>MONDAY, Aug. 14, 2023 -- As cannabis use has become legal in many U.S. states for medical or recreational use, Americans' views on the drug may have gotten rosier. In fact,…
Gene Therapy Shows Promise in Curbing Severe Problem…
By Sarah D. Collins HealthDay Reporter>MONDAY, Aug. 14, 2023 -- For people with severe alcohol use disorder, a new gene therapy trial could lead to an effective treatment that would involve chemically rebalancing the area…
Gene Therapy Shows Promise in Curbing Severe Problem…
By Sarah D. Collins HealthDay Reporter>MONDAY, Aug. 14, 2023 -- For people with severe alcohol use disorder, a new gene therapy trial could lead to an effective treatment that would involve chemically rebalancing the area…
Whats Your Exercise Fat-Burning Zone?
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>MONDAY, Aug. 14, 2023 -- A more personalized approach to exercise may be necessary, claims a new study that found fat burning varied widely between individuals. Even worse, this rate often…
In Americas Prisons, Suicide Risk Rises Along With…
By Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter>MONDAY, Aug. 14, 2023 -- Punishing heat is a fact of life inside America’s prisons without air conditioning, and it is taking a serious toll on prisoners' mental health. When the…
Magic Mushroom Drug Psilocybin Shows Early Promise in…
By Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter>MONDAY, Aug. 14, 2023 -- Psilocybin, the active ingredient in "magic" mushrooms, is getting renewed interest as a potential treatment for various health conditions. Now, a new research review argues that…
AHA News: What Is Shared Decision-Making, and How…
By American Heart Association News>MONDAY, Aug. 14, 2023 (American Heart Association News) -- Traditionally, many decisions about medical treatment were left up to doctors: They decided, and patients agreed. Today, health care professionals are embracing…