TUESDAY, March 19, 2019 (HealthDay News) — The jittery, delusional potheads of the old movie “Reefer Madness” have prompted eye rolls and chuckles over the years, but a new study argues that the cult classic might contain a kernel of truth. Smoking pot every day could increase your risk ofContinue Reading
TUESDAY, March 19, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Thinking about a TV for your young child? Based on new evidence, you might want to reconsider that. Preschoolers who had a TV in their bedroom were at increased risk for poor eating habits, overweight/obesity and social/emotional struggles in their teens, Canadian researchersContinue Reading
Third of Uninsured Skimp on Meds to Save Money
Herpes Viruses Can Reactivate In Astronauts While in Space: Study
Expandable Heart Valves Could Mean Fewer Heart Surgeries
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(HealthDay News) — Marijuana is a commonly used psychoactive drug among young people in the United States. More than 11 million young adults ages 18 to 25 used marijuana in 2015, the National Institute of Drug Abuse says. The illicit drug contains the mind-altering chemical THC. Short-term effects of marijuanaContinue Reading
MONDAY, March 18, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Every home chef will find that cooking healthfully is easier with a well-made set of knives. When shopping, let quality, not quantity, be your guide. You can master most any cutting task with just three knives. The workhorse is the chef’s knife, aboutContinue Reading
Expandable Heart Valves Could Mean Fewer Heart Surgeries
After Congo Visit, CDC Director Says Ebola Outbreak Could Last a Year
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Jury Awards $29.4 Million in Talcum Powder/Cancer Case
Butterball Ground Turkey Recalled Due to Possible Salmonella
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(HealthDay News) — From fruits and vegetables to chicken and pork, salmonella bacteria can make their way to a variety of foods. However, because contaminated foods often look and smell normal, detection can be difficult. To help prevent Salmonella infection, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests: WashContinue Reading
N.Y. Judge Bans 50 Unvaccinated Students From School
Amazon Removes Books Making False Claims About Autism Cures
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Head of U.S. National Cancer Institute Named Acting FDA Commissioner
First Gene-Edited Food Being Used in U.S. Restaurant
Mumps Causes Quarantine of More Than 2,200 Immigrant Detainees
228 U.S. Measles Cases Already in 2019: CDC