Period of 2015 to 2018 saw increase in cannabis use in seniors
(HealthDay)—From 2015 to 2018, there was an increase in the prevalence of cannabis use among older adults, according to a …
Walking, gardening, swimming, dancing may prevent brain shrinkage in older adults
Older people who regularly walk, garden, swim or dance may have bigger brains than their inactive peers, according to a …
Milk and juice are not as needed in our diets as you might think
Is there such a thing as a healthful beverage? In truth, there's not much of a health case to drink …
Safe tackling, padded helmets lower head injuries in youth football
Middle school football players greatly reduce the chance of head injuries if they wear padded helmets and use safe tackling …
Researchers announce progress in developing an accurate, noninvasive urine test for prostate cancer
Researchers at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center have made significant progress toward development of a simple, noninvasive liquid biopsy …
Vivid scans reveal blood flows differently in men's and women's hearts
Vivid scans reveal that men’s hearts have to work harder because their blood flows differently from women’s, raising male’s heart …
11 Products Moms of ADHD Kids Swear By to Maintain Order in the Chaos
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (more commonly known as ADHD) is incredibly common in kids. In fact, about 9.4 percent of …
No benefit found in using broad-spectrum antibiotics as initial pneumonia treatment
Doctors who use drugs that target antibiotic-resistant bacteria as a first-line defense against pneumonia should probably reconsider this approach, according …
Coronavirus: epidemic in Germany?
In the North of Italy has spread the Coronavirus in the past few days, very quickly. In view of this …
Coronavirus epidemic 'has PEAKED in China'
Coronavirus epidemic ‘has PEAKED in China’ says World Health Organisation – but warn the rest of the world to prepare …
A call to confront mistrust in the US health care system
“For those who have faced exploitation and discrimination at the hands of physicians, the medical profession, and medical institutions, trust …
Researchers analyze influenza epidemiologic supervision and children cases in Catalonia
The viral infections of the upper respiratory tract are an important cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide and, among them, …
With Gratitude! Ben Affleck Thanks Jennifer Garner in Sweet Public Note
Dear Jen. Ben Affleck showed his appreciation for ex-wife Jennifer Garner by sharing a note he wrote for her following …
Community health worker-led care meaningfully improves blood pressure control in hypertensive patients
Publishing in the New England Journal of Medicine today, an international research collaboration led by Professor Tazeen H. Jafar from …
15,000 young people due to alcohol abuse in the hospital
The carnival season is approaching its climax. In many Parts of Germany is drunk between Indian Thursday and ash Wednesday …
Sitting more is associated with higher heart disease risk in older women
Longer sitting times were associated with higher levels of heart disease risk among overweight and obese post-menopausal women overall, according …
Keep Your Kids Safe, Warm in Wintertime Fun
SATURDAY, Feb. 15, 2020 — Sledding, skiing and ice skating are big fun in the winter, but can lead to …
Overworked and undervalued: GPs struggling to keep afloat in western Sydney
A Western Sydney University research paper has painted an inspiring picture of local General Practitioners (GPs) who, despite the heavy …