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In a new study, participants administered low doses of CBD for 28 days experienced liver enzyme elevations greater than 3 times the upper limit of normal.
People who quit taking anti-obesity meds, including popular GLP-1 receptor agonists, may regain a significant amount of weight after eight weeks, a new study finds.
A new study finds kids given smartphones before the age of 13 are more likely to have poorer mental health by the age of 18.
So-called “forever chemicals” could be increasing Americans’ risk of developing type 2 diabetes, a new study says.
Higher blood levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are associated with a significantly greater risk of developing type 2 di...
Cancer patients can be very vulnerable to a severe COVID infection, but COVID-19 vaccine boosters can be lifesavers for them, a new study says.
COVID boosters reduced cancer patients’ hospitalizations and ICU stays by 29%, researchers report in JAMA Oncology
A cancer diagnosis often forces a person to take a hard look at their life and lifestyle, but a new study shows that few take steps to eat healthier after treatment.
People who survive cancer are as likely as others to ignore the risk posed by red meat, alcohol and other...
A “weekend warrior” exercise schedule can lower diabetics’ risk of early death, a new study says.
People with diabetes who get all their recommended weekly exercise in one or two sessions – the “weekend warrior” approach – were 2...
Urgent care clinics are handing out fistfuls of antibiotics, steroids and opioids for conditions these drugs won’t help, a new study says.
"Previous studies had shown that patients continue to receive antibiotics for diagnoses where they may not be indicated, such ...
Apparently healthy endurance athletes could have scar tissue building up in their heart, increasing their risk of dangerous abnormal heart rhythms, a new study says.
About half of a large group of middle-aged male cyclists and triathletes showed signs of scarring in thei...
Just about all transgender Americans believe they’ll lose their access to gender-affirming health care during President Donald Trump’s current term in office.
As a result, despair is driving many to consider suicide or risky black-market hormones, researchers...
Fewer than one-third of American public schools are screening students for psychological problems, years after the U.S. Surgeon General declared a mental health crisis among the nation’s youth.
In 2021, then-U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy warned that social medi...
Dogs’ noses are sensitive enough to track down fleeing convicts, locate human remains in hidden burial sites and detect illicit drug stashes.
They’ve even been able to sniff out human diseases like prostate cancer, malaria and COVID-19.
But are they kee...
A four-day work week can lead to happier and more productive, dedicated employees, a new global study found.
Workers at companies that instituted a four-day work week – essentially working 80% of their regular hours for the same pay – reported less burnout an...
Gluten intolerance might be all in the minds of some people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), results from a small-scale experiment indicate.
People with the common digestive disorder reported worse GI symptoms after eating a cereal bar, even though the bar contained ...
Care about your kid’s well being?
Then best not give them a smartphone until they’re a full-fledged teenager, a major new study says.
Kids given a smartphone when they were younger than 13 tend to have poorer mental health and well-being, researchers re...
GI cancers among people 50 and younger are rising at an alarming rate, increasing in the U.S. faster than any other type of early onset cancer, according to a pair of new studies.
Cancers of the colon, stomach and esophagus have all increased in recent years, threatening...
A new egg study has produced sunny-side-up results for the oft-maligned breakfast staple.
Eggs are commonly thought to increase risk of heart disease by raising people’s cholesterol levels.
But people who ate two eggs a day experienced reductions in their &ld...
Putting a little more pep in the step could help elderly folks improve their health and remain independent, a new study says.
Older adults who slightly increased their walking cadence wound up with substantial improvements in physical function, researchers reported July ...
Seniors might be more prone to bone-breaking falls because they are unable to react quickly enough to regain their balance, a new study says.
When a person starts to slip and fall, their natural response is to raise their arms in an attempt to restore balance.
But ...
Even small increases in blood sugar might put a dent in a man’s virility, a new study says.
Minimally elevated blood glucose levels are linked to a decline in sperm movement and erectile function, even if levels are below the threshold for diabetes, according to fi...
A seven-second head start for pedestrians can save lives and prevent injuries at busy intersections, a new study says.
Pedestrian-related injuries dropped by 33% at crosswalks where New York City rejiggered traffic lights to give walkers those e...
Feeding wild elephants might seem kind or exciting, but a new study warns it can lead to serious harm.
Researchers at the University of California San Diego say that giving food to wild animals — especially elephants — can change their behavior in dangerous w...
Lift a toast to summer fun but don’t let risky drinking ruin the party.
Too much alcohol can be deadly in the summer heat, the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism warns.
And 1 in 6 Americans is a binge drinker.
"Think before you dri...