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Marijuana use among pregnant women is linked to low birth weight, study finds
It’s long been proven that smoking cigarettes is harmful to fetuses, and now a new study has confirmed that the use of cannabis during pregnancy — including medical marijuana —…
Drinking carrot juice could boost immune system and reduce inflammation, say researchers
Adding carrot juice to your daily nutrition routine could help promote better health. A small study published in the journal Nutrients this month found that drinking carrot…
Oprah Winfrey confirms she added weight-loss medication to regimen
Oprah Winfrey has added weight-loss medication to a regimen that includes regular exercise and other lifestyle tweaks. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo…
Use of CBD, other hemp products widens in U.S.
Many people may not realize it, but there's a largely legal market for products derived from hemp, which has a much lower content of the active ingredient found in the cannabis…
Irregular sleep patterns may raise risk for dementia
People with the most irregular sleep are 53% more likely to develop dementia than people with average sleep regularity, researchers say. Photo by 1113990/Pixabay…
Do you search compulsively for health information online? You could have this common disorder
In the age of "Dr. Google," it can be tempting to click your way to self-diagnosis — but an overload of health information can cause its own set of symptoms. "Cyberchondria,"…
Study links low brain serotonin levels to decline of brain function
People with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) had up to 25% lower levels of serotonin than healthy people in key regions of the brain associated with memory, problem-solving and…
Weight may rebound after discontinuing Zepbound, study shows
A new study found that withdrawing tirzepatide led to substantial regain of weight while continuing the weight-loss drug kept the weight off, over the full two years of the…
Study identifies warning signs of violence in romantic relationships
A new study finds there are early behavioral warning signs from a partner that suggest the risk for violence is there. And the more signs a person sees in the partner, the…
Women less likely to die from gun injuries than men, study shows
Women were less likely to die while being treated for gun injuries than their male counterparts, a new study found. Photo by LovableNinja/Pixabay Female victims of…
Company asks FDA to approve party drug MDMA for treating PTSD
The FDA has 60 days to decide whether MDMA will be accepted for review for treating PTSD and whether it will be fast-tracked through the approval process. File Photo by Robin…
Gen Z perceives more dangers than previous generations, study shows
1 of 2 | Members of Gen Z -- those born from the late 1990s to the early 2010s -- perceive more dangers in life than previous generations, a study reveals. Photo…
Plant-based diets may lower risk of diabetes
Eating plenty of fresh fruits, vegetables and whole grains may prevent diabetes even in people with a genetic predisposition for the disease or risk factors like obesity,…
Most older Americans say health insurers should cover weight-loss drugs
More than four out of five older adults (83%) think insurance companies should pay for drugs that help obese people manage their weight, a new poll found. Photo by…
Study links morning sickness to hormone produced by fetus
Morning sickness may have roots in a hormone produced by the fetus, called GDF15, which appears to act on the mother's brain to cause her to feel nauseous and vomit, a new…
ChatGPT found by study to spread inaccuracies when answering medication questions
ChatGPT has been found to have shared inaccurate information regarding drug usage, according to new research. In a study led by Long Island University (LIU) in Brooklyn, New…
More cardiac specialists use smartwatches to spot heart problems in kids
A review of medical records at Stanford Medicine Children's Health found that 41 young patients had arrhythmias detected by a smartwatch. File Photo by Keizo Mori/UPI | License…
Pickleball boosts seniors’ mood, drug could extend dogs’ lives and boy needs life-saving liver
A FAMILY'S PLEA – A 10-year-old Pittsburgh boy needs a second liver transplant to save his life. Continue reading… MIRACLE PREGNANCY – An Alabama woman with a rare double…
Many patients with diabetes quit Ozempic, Mounjaro within a year
A new study found half of patients who use a new class of injected drugs that includes blockbusters like Ozempic (semaglutide) and Mounjaro (tirzepatide) quit them within a…
Excessive worry about health can lead to earlier death, Swedish study finds
A Swedish study reveals that people diagnosed with hypochondriasis, or illness anxiety disorder, tend to die earlier than those without such health concerns.The research…