A common supplement taken by millions of pensioners could increase the risk of heart disease and strokes for many people, a major new study has found. Fish oil has long been believed to have many health benefits and it has been shown to help relieve debilitating symptoms of arthritis. However, a study published in the … Read more
Daily and near-daily marijuana use is now more common than similar levels of drinking in the U.S., according to an analysis of national survey data over four decades. Alcohol is still more widely used, but 2022 was the first time this intensive level of marijuana use overtook high-frequency drinking, said the study’s author, Jonathan Caulkins, … Read more
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Expectant families in Florida will soon have access to a new, state-supported pregnancy and parenting resource hub launching next year under a law set to take effect July 1. The website is set to be run by the Department of Health, collaborating with the Department of Children and Families and the … Read more
As is the case with our health in general, some eye conditions and problems are beyond our control. Poor vision, for example, can be inherited and also exacerbated by getting older. However, certain lifestyle factors can also have an impact on our eyesight. Diet is one such lifestyle factor. According to an optometrist we need … Read more
BATON ROUGE, La. — Louisiana lawmakers on Tuesday advanced a bill that would make it a crime to possess two abortion-inducing drugs without a prescription, a move that doctors fear could prevent them from adequately treating their patients in a timely manner. Under the bill, which aims to reclassify mifepristone and misoprostol, pregnant patients would … Read more
A dermatologist has warned against a viral DIY beauty trend that can wreak havoc on hair, despite its initial allure. It’s no secret the internet is awash with countless health and beauty tips. But beauty enthusiasts are now being warned off a ‘glitter hair hack’ that causes more harm than it’s worth. At first glance, … Read more
A new Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulatory rule is an attack on the local food movement and domestic agriculture. It will force small meat and poultry products (MPP) producers to invest heavily in new water filtration systems or face closure. The EPA moved quickly to implement new rules on wastewater generated by the domestic MPP … Read more
HONOLULU — A Hawaii court has ordered the manufacturers and distributors of the blood thinner Plavix to pay the state a combined $916 million after finding the companies failed to disclose the efficacy and safety of the medication, the state attorney general said Tuesday. The judgement was issued against Bristol Myers Squibb Company and three … Read more
Woman wearing face masksto protect against Covid-19 on 7th April 2024 in London, United Kingdom. Mike Kemp | In Pictures | Getty Images LONDON — New strains of Covid-19 are spreading globally, raising concerns among health professionals about a possible summer spike in cases, four-and-a-half years since the onset of the pandemic. The FLiRT variants … Read more
(NewsNation) — The generational differences in world views between Gen Z and older generations are being driven by higher rates of depression and excessive social media use among today’s youth, according to an expert on generational trends. Jean Twenge, author of “Generations,” said Tuesday on NewsNation’s “On Balance” that more young adults today express pessimism … Read more
