In addition to being used recreationally, marijuana and cannabidiol, or CBD, one of the cannabinoids produced by the marijuana plant, are thought to have medical benefits, such as helping with chemotherapy-induced nausea, treating epilepsy, relieving […]
Hunger exists on a spectrum. On the one end is food insecurity, where people are forced to adjust to fewer meals. As food becomes scarce, the body consumes its own reserves. The journey from hunger […]
Americans still get most of their calories from ultra-processed foods, but consumption is trending down among both adults and children, official data showed Thursday.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
People living in the most advantaged areas of Australia tend to drink more alcohol. But people who live in the least advantaged areas suffer the most alcohol-related harms, such as dying from alcohol-related disease or […]
The UK government on Thursday announced plans to tighten rules on high-risk cosmetic procedures such as so-called Brazilian butt lifts amid a surge in such treatments.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
Misperceptions about nicotine abound. Nicotine is not the main cancer-causing component in cigarettes; still, many believe it is. Nicotine makes cigarettes addictive; many people believe it does not.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
Instant noodles are cheap, quick and comforting—often a go-to snack or meal for students, busy workers, families and anyone trying to stretch their grocery budget.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
U.S. health regulators are warning doctors and patients about safety issues with two separate Boston Scientific heart devices recently linked to injuries and deaths.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
Researchers at UC Santa Barbara have found that better access to technology can go a long way toward achieving equity in health care for African Americans in the United States.This article was originally published on […]
In a study that tracked the diets of more than 205,000 adults over decades, French fries were associated with an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes (T2D), while other forms of potatoes—including baked, boiled, […]
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