Mounting research points to health harms from cannabis, THC and CBD use during pregnancy, adolescence and other periods of rapid development
Marijuana use by the mother can affect a baby's brain development. John Fedele/Tetraimages via Getty ImagesCannabis is a widely used psychoactive drug worldwide, and its popularity is growing: The U.S ...
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Why it’s hard for the US to cut or even control Medicare spending
The number of Americans covered by Medicare is growing. OR Images/DigitalVision via Getty ImagesPresident Joe Biden’s 2024 proposed budget includes plans to shore up the finances of Medicare, the federal ...
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What the research shows about risks of myocarditis from COVID vaccines versus risks of heart damage from COVID – two pediatric cardiologists explain how to parse the data
Inflammation of the heart (shown here), known as myocarditis, can be triggered by viral infection, including COVID-19, as well as from COVID-19 vaccination, in rare cases. wildpixel/iStock via Getty Images ...
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Regulating ‘forever chemicals’: 3 essential reads on PFAS
A new federal regulation will set national limits on two 'forever chemicals' widely found in drinking water. Thanasis Zovoilis/moment via Getty ImagesThe U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is preparing to release ...
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How dangerous was the Ohio chemical train derailment? An environmental engineer assesses the long-term risks
Several cars that contained hazardous chemicals burned after the Feb. 3, 2023, derailment. U.S. Environmental Protection AgencyHeadaches and lingering chemical smells from a fiery train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, ...
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Biden’s plan for ending the emergency declaration for COVID-19 signals a pivotal point in the pandemic – 4 questions answered
COVID-19 emergency status prompted coordinated vaccination efforts by health care providers, paramedics, volunteers and others. Wesley Lapointe / Los Angeles Times via Getty ImagesPresident Joe Biden announced on Jan. 30, ...
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Lung cancer rates have decreased for the Marlboro Man, but have risen steeply for nonsmokers and young women – an oncologist explains why
Around 20% of women with lung cancer have never smoked. Mallika Wiriyathitipirn/EyeEm via Getty ImagesWhen many people think of an average lung cancer patient, they often imagine an older man ...
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5 ways pressuring young athletes to perform well does them harm
Top high school athletes often face significant pressure to perform. Chris Leduc/Icon Sportswire via Getty ImagesWhen Buffalo Bills player Damar Hamlin collapsed during a Jan. 3, 2022, NFL football game, ...
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Parents in the US had alarmingly high rates of anxiety and depression during the COVID-19 pandemic – and that has a direct effect on kids
The mental health of parents and children are often intertwined. Goodboy Picture Company/E+ via Getty ImagesIt’s no secret that the COVID-19 pandemic has taken a heavy toll on the mental ...
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What the FDA’s accelerated approval of a new Alzheimer’s drug could mean for those with the disease – 5 questions answered about lecanemab
Alzheimer's disease is an incapacitating, progressive brain disorder that affects the lives of more than 6.5 million Americans. PamelaJoeMcFarlane/E+ via Getty ImagesThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the medication ...
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