People have been using and smoking cannabis for as long as almost 3000 years. The earliest records of humankind consuming cannabis dates back to 600 BC. Fast forward to the 21st century, and the canna plant is still here. Although it still sparks controversies, the world has already stepped on the path of cannabis legalization. … Read more
Jan. 28, 2022 — Long story short, we still have a lot to learn about long COVID-19. But it is a real phenomenon with real long-term health effects for people recovering from coronavirus infections. And diagnosing and managing it can get tricky, as some symptoms of long COVID-19 overlap with those of other conditions — … Read more
With the promise of new horizons and better days, 2022 already seems like a promising year. But for those who are conscious about their health, the new year also brings about the chance to make various resolutions and adopt different practices. This especially holds true for older adults, who need to pay attention to their … Read more
As you start your dental practice, there is one big priority on your mind: your dental supplies. What is a dentist without the best tools for the job? However, instead of just picking and choosing dental supplies and equipment from what you saw at other practices, you’ll want to think about the specific needs and … Read more
Indigenous federal inmates are infected with COVID-19 at disproportionately high rates. Correctional Service Canada said Wednesday that as of Jan. 10, there are 207 active COVID-19 cases among inmates in federal penitentiaries. Of those cases, 39 are among inmates who identify as Indigenous, which makes up almost 19 per cent of the overall caseload. … Read more
For as long as people have been experiencing hair loss, there’s naturally been a demand for hair loss remedies. For many men and women, the motivation for seeking a solution is about much more than the aesthetic impacts of hair loss. It’s about restoring their sense of identity. After years of research, trials, and technological … Read more
Clinical trials are often done between private companies, the academe, and government health agencies. This critical and time-consuming collaboration often aims to discover new ways of treating a disease or improving the diagnostic and preventive capacities of the medical sector. Moreover, with the use of new technologies, clinical trials can validate a breakthrough product’s safety, … Read more
Hearing loss is a big problem, but it’s one that’s rarely discussed. A Labour Force Survey conducted in 2018 found that 63 out of 100,000 people employed during the previous twelve months self-reported hearing loss caused or exacerbated by their line of work. There’s reason to suppose that this is an underestimate: many people suffer … Read more
As the home of Las Vegas, Nevada has long been associated with gambling, alcohol, and recreational drugs. These are certainly popular in the state, and new data show that opioid addiction is a growing concern for residents of Nevada. In this blog post, we will show you how to find drug addiction help in Las … Read more
An advisory panel to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration voted to grant emergency authorization to Merck’s oral COVID-19 pill molnupiravir (Lagevrio) — but only by a narrow margin.1 The 13-to-10 vote speaks volumes about the panel’s confidence in the treatment, as do the numerous concerns regarding efficacy and safety voiced by the panel. Merck … Read more
