Can micro-dosing LSD help your brain? Maybe not: New research shows that the trendy use of the psychedelic doesn’t appear to cause any lasting or dramatic improvements to a person’s disposition or brain power. Read more Travel to Europe may soon get easier. All testing and quarantine requirements for travelersContinue Reading
MONDAY, Feb. 21, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Cannabidiol (CBD) products are wildly popular among older adults for treating chronic pain and anxiety, and a new poll suggests that nearly three-quarters of U.S. parents think CBD might also be a good option for their kids when other meds don’t work. OnContinue Reading
New study will track dog’s longevity. Over 32,000 pooches are enrolled in a project aimed at figuring out why canines age at vastly different rates, and why some breeds fall prey to different illnesses. Read more Working out after COVID vaccine might boost your immunity. When people exercised for 90Continue Reading
FRIDAY, Feb. 18, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Several powdered infant formula products have been recalled by Abbott Inc., following reports of four infants developing bacterial infections after consuming the products, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Thursday. “As this is a product used as the sole source of nutritionContinue Reading
FRIDAY, Feb. 18, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Journalistic fact checks do more to combat the spread of COVID-19 misinformation than false tags used by social media companies, a new study finds. Journalistic fact checks not only flag a post as false, but also provide information refuting the fake claim withContinue Reading
FRIDAY, Feb. 18, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Six Brut and Sure aerosol antiperspirant and deodorant sprays sold in the United States and Canada have been recalled by their maker due to the presence of the chemical benzene. “Benzene is classified as a human carcinogen. Exposure to benzene can occur byContinue Reading
Do supplements work to ease symptoms of menopause? There’s scant clinical evidence that supplements like black cohosh, soy isoflavone and Swedish pollen provide effective relief for hot flashes and other ills, experts say. Read more Science reveals how COVID boosts risk for clots. Researchers have identified “rogue antibodies” that seemContinue Reading
FRIDAY, Feb. 18, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Fracking has already raised the ire of environmentalists for its effects on the planet, but new research sends up another red flag: The wastewater produced by the complicated oil and gas drilling process is loaded with toxic and cancer-causing contaminants that threaten bothContinue Reading
Getting your COVID shot can be a stress-buster. Adults who received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine between December 2020 and June 2021 reported a 7% reduction in mental distress, new research shows. Read more Insomnia in childhood may last a lifetime. Young children who struggle with sleeplessnessContinue Reading
CDC may soon move to ease recommendations on masks. The agency is expected to loosen its guidelines to states as soon as next week, several people familiar with the matter told NBC News. Read more Oral health crucial for kids with heart issues. That’s because if oral bacteria get intoContinue Reading