Medical marijuana is touted as a pain reliever, but in U.S. states where it’s legal, prescriptions for opioid or non-opioid painkillers haven’t decreased, a new study finds. According to researchers, this means that people aren’t switching to cannabis for pain relief in huge numbers even when it’s legally available, so it’s unlikely to ease the… read on > read on >
WEDNESDAY, July 5, 2023 (American Heart Association News) — Ed Frauenheim frequently walked the hilly streets around his San Francisco neighborhood. One summer day, he took long strides to his favorite park. As always, he huffed and puffed a bit up the steep ascent. Walking back down the hill was another story. Suddenly, he felt… read on > read on >
For much of the COVID-19 pandemic, doctors have told patients who get a negative result after taking a rapid antigen test at home to test again 48 hours later. A new study confirms that’s the right advice. Whether you have symptoms or not, repeat testing after 48 hours may be required to rule out COVID… read on > read on >
(HealthDay News) – While a little more than half of American adults think they’ve had COVID-19, the reality is about 77.5% have been infected at least once, new government data shows. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has released final estimates for people ages 16 and up for 2022. About 96.7% of adults… read on > read on >
Like people, dogs slow down as they age. Researchers wondered whether slowed walking could also signal mental decline. To learn more, they did a series of experiments that included measuring the dogs’ speed both on and off leash as well as cognitive testing. “Walking speed in people is strongly associated with cognitive decline,” said study… read on > read on >
Youth who are both LGBTQ+ and either Black or Hispanic and live in U.S. states that have discriminatory policies are more likely to have depression than their counterparts in states that are more affirming to gender and sexual identity, new research finds. “This study provides scientific evidence to what many queer and trans people of… read on > read on >
Older American adults who live in warmer regions are more likely to have serious vision impairment than those who live in cooler places, new research finds. Living with average temperatures of 60 degrees Fahrenheit or above — think South Florida, for example — created much higher odds of blindness or trouble seeing even with glasses,… read on > read on >
People are using “browning lotions” to tan quickly, but experts are questioning the safety of this trend driven by social media influencers. Browning lotions work with the sun’s UV rays to darken skin faster. “It is important to know that a tan is never considered to be healthy and exposure to UVA and UVB radiation… read on > read on >
As you stare down your freshman year of college and contemplate living away from home, you’re probably facing a few “firsts”: First roommate who isn’t a sibling; first time fending for yourself to make sure you’re eating properly; and if you have nasal allergies, food allergies or asthma, this could be the first time you’re… read on > read on >
Pickleball has burst onto the scene, inspiring people of all ages to pick up a paddle. But as with any sport, it’s possible to get hurt. Some best practices can help prevent injuries, according to a sports medicine expert. For pickleball players, the most common injury is to the rotator cuff tendon in the shoulder.… read on > read on >
