CBD in cannabis may help reduce cigarette smoking
In a study from Washington State University, scientists found cannabidiol or CBD, a non-psychoactive component of cannabis, can inhibit the metabolism of nicotine.
This means...
Long-term disrupted sleep may increase heart disease risk
In a study from Vanderbilt University, scientists found sleep irregularity—chronically disrupted sleep and highly variable sleep durations night after night—may increase the risk for...
Healthy plant-based diets linked to lower colorectal cancer risk in men
In a study from Kyung Hee University, scientists found that eating a plant-based diet rich in healthy plant foods is associated with a lower...
A small habit could help control blood pressure, blood cholesterol
In a recent statement from the American Heart Association, scientists suggest doctors should encourage otherwise healthy adults with slightly elevated blood pressure or cholesterol...
Vitamin D could help treat skin inflammation
High-dose oral vitamin D reduced skin inflammation and increased immune protection in patients with chemical-induced skin rashes.
Irregular sleep linked to higher risk of hardened arteries, study finds
Older people with irregular sleep habits may face a higher risk for hardened arteries than their peers with regular bedtimes and hours of sleep.
Antibiotics are being inappropriately prescribed for COVID, increasing the threat of antimicrobial resistance
Antibiotics are drugs designed to treat infections caused by bacteria (for example, skin infections).
Heart problem could’ve ended his college basketball career before it began. It didn’t.
But before King McClure even made it to his first college game, a doctor told him that his basketball career was over – forever.
Fentanyl overdoses are on the rise. Here’s what to know and how you can...
Fentanyl becomes dangerous when it’s used outside of a medical setting or used by individuals who are unaware of its potency.
Widely used mental disease drug may reduce COVID-19 symptoms
A recent study from the University of Barcelona found that psychiatric medications can give some protection against COVID-19, with the common antidepressant fluvoxamine showing...