Only 46 percent of oncology providers feel comfortable recommending medical marijuana to patients, despite 73 percent saying they understand the drug could provide a benefit, according to a study presented at the American Society for Clinical Oncology's 2019 annual meeting.

Only 46 percent of oncology providers feel comfortable recommending medical marijuana to patients, despite 73 percent saying they understand the drug could provide a benefit, according to a study presented at the American Society for Clinical Oncology's 2019 annual meeting.: http://bit.ly/2IebU5H Read more... http://bit.ly/2MmAh6f

Prescription drug costs steadily soar, yet price transparency is lacking: A new study found ‘continual, marked, annual increases’ of the country’s 49 most popular brand-name drugs. “It is especially concerning to see drugs in the same class having increases that appear to be coordinated.”

Prescription drug costs steadily soar, yet price transparency is lacking: A new study found ‘continual, marked, annual increases’ of the country’s 49 most popular brand-name drugs. “It is especially concerning to see drugs in the same class having increases that appear to be coordinated.”: http://bit.ly/2WgTQ4r Read more... http://bit.ly/2IoyMj1

Children who nap midday are happier, excel academically, and have fewer behavioral problems, suggests a new study of nearly 3,000 kids in China, which revealed a connection between midday napping and greater happiness, self-control, and grit; fewer behavioral problems; and higher IQ.

Children who nap midday are happier, excel academically, and have fewer behavioral problems, suggests a new study of nearly 3,000 kids in China, which revealed a connection between midday napping and greater happiness, self-control, and grit; fewer behavioral problems; and higher IQ.: http://bit.ly/2Mwq87o Read more... http://bit.ly/2HPH3gQ

Doctors Were Alarmed: ‘Would I Have My Children Have Surgery Here?’

Doctors Were Alarmed: ‘Would I Have My Children Have Surgery Here?’: https://nyti.ms/2MkkEwe Read more... http://bit.ly/2I9jfmV

If cannabis is having any dire health effects, Canadian hospitals haven’t seen them | " some of the country’s largest mental health and emergency centres say the new laws have dumped no discernible increase in cannabis-related cases on their doorsteps."

If cannabis is having any dire health effects, Canadian hospitals haven’t seen them | " some of the country’s largest mental health and emergency centres say the new laws have dumped no discernible increase in cannabis-related cases on their doorsteps.": http://bit.ly/2HJvCqE Read more... http://bit.ly/2YVIIqw

Two pharmacists sentenced for roles in 2012 meningitis outbreak

Two pharmacists sentenced for roles in 2012 meningitis outbreak: http://bit.ly/2Z7bHYT Read more... http://bit.ly/2wtEfzj

‘Screen Time’ Is Over - Say Hello to the 'Screenome'

‘Screen Time’ Is Over - Say Hello to the 'Screenome': https://nyti.ms/2wrTgSj Read more... http://bit.ly/2YYOTdC

There is strong support here for the guideline published by the Chief Medical Officer of the UK who found that there is “no safe level of alcohol consumption”.

There is strong support here for the guideline published by the Chief Medical Officer of the UK who found that there is “no safe level of alcohol consumption”.: http://bit.ly/2JP92PA Read more... http://bit.ly/2QDFk0B

Pancreatic cancer specialist explains challenges of the disease and treatment advances

Pancreatic cancer specialist explains challenges of the disease and treatment advances: http://bit.ly/2W8iO1j Read more... http://bit.ly/2Qygdw8

Biologics to treat arthritis have flooded the market. They're also linked to 34,000 deaths

Biologics to treat arthritis have flooded the market. They're also linked to 34,000 deaths: http://bit.ly/2I8nCP7 Read more... http://bit.ly/2WiMTjB

Cannabis use among older adults rising rapidly: many report barriers to getting medical marijuana, a lack of communication with their doctors and a lingering stigma attached to the drug

Cannabis use among older adults rising rapidly: many report barriers to getting medical marijuana, a lack of communication with their doctors and a lingering stigma attached to the drug: http://bit.ly/2XguHmU Read more... http://bit.ly/2KioRhs

Russian trolls fueled anti-vaccination debate in U.S. by spreading misinformation on Twitter, study finds

Russian trolls fueled anti-vaccination debate in U.S. by spreading misinformation on Twitter, study finds: https://cbsn.ws/2KjSTBv Read more... http://bit.ly/2XhbKk3

This is What Fish Oil Supplements ACTUALLY Do

This is What Fish Oil Supplements ACTUALLY Do: http://bit.ly/2WOYkvn Read more... http://bit.ly/2wtazCf

Macinley Butson's SMART Armour protects women during breast cancer treatment

Macinley Butson's SMART Armour protects women during breast cancer treatment: http://bit.ly/2Wer58B Read more... http://bit.ly/2WuFSeR

American Institute for Cancer Research Teams with Delivery Service to Bring Vegan Meals to Cancer Patients - After determining that plant-based foods help fight & treat cancer, the research institute partnered to create vegan meals that promote optimal health.

American Institute for Cancer Research Teams with Delivery Service to Bring Vegan Meals to Cancer Patients - After determining that plant-based foods help fight & treat cancer, the research institute partnered to create vegan meals that promote optimal health.: http://bit.ly/2IfAjYi Read more... http://bit.ly/2WfEY6n

Supermarket’s ‘diseased factory-farmed chicken’ with enlarged heart made woman sick as she carved it - "Heaven knows how diseased this bird was: I doubt I will ever eat chicken again" (Warning Graphic Images)

Supermarket’s ‘diseased factory-farmed chicken’ with enlarged heart made woman sick as she carved it - "Heaven knows how diseased this bird was: I doubt I will ever eat chicken again" (Warning Graphic Images): https://ind.pn/2MjzNhq Read more... http://bit.ly/2Kgw1mj

New Zealand govt to prioritize 'well-being' over economic growth in national budget

New Zealand govt to prioritize 'well-being' over economic growth in national budget: http://bit.ly/2EGmsJx Read more... http://bit.ly/2IfAqmG

Today, CDC is reporting 971 cases of measles in the United States thus far in 2019. This is the greatest number of cases reported in the U.S. since 1992, when 963 cases were reported for the entire year.

Today, CDC is reporting 971 cases of measles in the United States thus far in 2019. This is the greatest number of cases reported in the U.S. since 1992, when 963 cases were reported for the entire year.: http://bit.ly/2WE43Y2 Read more... http://bit.ly/2KldcOZ

Malaria mosquitoes wiped out with GM fungus in first ‘real world’ test

Malaria mosquitoes wiped out with GM fungus in first ‘real world’ test: https://ind.pn/2YVHbRt Read more... http://bit.ly/2KfkYtr

Cannabis use among older adults is growing faster than any other age group but many report barriers to getting medical marijuana, a lack of communication with their doctors and a lingering stigma attached to the drug, according to a new study from 13 Colorado counties.

Cannabis use among older adults is growing faster than any other age group but many report barriers to getting medical marijuana, a lack of communication with their doctors and a lingering stigma attached to the drug, according to a new study from 13 Colorado counties.: http://bit.ly/2HJzPus Read more... http://bit.ly/2HKJd0U

Unsupportive, cold parenting linked to premature aging, increased disease risk in offspring, with telomeres of subjects who considered their mothers' parenting style as "cold" were on average 25% smaller compared to those who reported having a mother whose parenting style they considered "warm."

Unsupportive, cold parenting linked to premature aging, increased disease risk in offspring, with telomeres of subjects who considered their mothers' parenting style as "cold" were on average 25% smaller compared to those who reported having a mother whose parenting style they considered "warm.": http://bit.ly/2wD7bFj Read more... http://bit.ly/2VZCnZy

Researchers have discovered that gut bacteria directly contribute to autism-like behaviors in mice. “In recent years, numerous studies have revealed differences in the bacterial composition of the gut microbiome between individuals with ASD and neurotypical subjects”.

Researchers have discovered that gut bacteria directly contribute to autism-like behaviors in mice. “In recent years, numerous studies have revealed differences in the bacterial composition of the gut microbiome between individuals with ASD and neurotypical subjects”.: http://bit.ly/2XefmTW Read more... http://bit.ly/2HMPNnR

Scientists discover 'switch' that helps breast cancer spread around the body

Scientists discover 'switch' that helps breast cancer spread around the body: http://bit.ly/30MbHim Read more... http://bit.ly/2EJsWHQ

Doctors Were Alarmed: ‘Would I Have My Children Have Surgery Here?’

Doctors Were Alarmed: ‘Would I Have My Children Have Surgery Here?’: https://nyti.ms/2MkkEwe Read more... http://bit.ly/2IbleqF

Among older women, 10,000 steps per day not needed for lower mortality: Older women who took 4,400 steps per day had lower mortality than those taking 2,700; risk of death continued to decrease with more steps up to 7,500 steps per day before levelling off

Among older women, 10,000 steps per day not needed for lower mortality: Older women who took 4,400 steps per day had lower mortality than those taking 2,700; risk of death continued to decrease with more steps up to 7,500 steps per day before levelling off: http://bit.ly/2HHUH5f Read more... http://bit.ly/2Icxh7a

Research confirms gut-brain connection in autism

Research confirms gut-brain connection in autism: http://bit.ly/2YUGYOl Read more... http://bit.ly/2QA6J3N

Heavily processed food like ready meals and ice-cream linked to early death

Heavily processed food like ready meals and ice-cream linked to early death: http://bit.ly/2HJlHBC Read more... http://bit.ly/2Mgoq9V

Why thousands are getting hit with unexpected medical bills

Why thousands are getting hit with unexpected medical bills: http://bit.ly/2MejYbx Read more... http://bit.ly/2HKvXcP

Fisherman Almost Loses Finger After Fin Cut Spreads Rare Bacteria - “I could have lost a finger or hand, or the way the doctor described it, even worse.”

Fisherman Almost Loses Finger After Fin Cut Spreads Rare Bacteria - “I could have lost a finger or hand, or the way the doctor described it, even worse.”: http://bit.ly/2WEQlEF Read more... http://bit.ly/2XeH8zH

Transgender health issues will no longer be classified as mental and behavioural disorders under big changes to the World Health Organization's global manual of diagnoses.

Transgender health issues will no longer be classified as mental and behavioural disorders under big changes to the World Health Organization's global manual of diagnoses.: https://bbc.in/2I8mmvb Read more... http://bit.ly/2EF2eQn

Algeria and Argentina declared malaria-free: Scientists discovered the malaria parasite in Algeria in 1880.

Algeria and Argentina declared malaria-free: Scientists discovered the malaria parasite in Algeria in 1880.: https://go.nature.com/2WaFG53 Read more... http://bit.ly/2Xeh08j

Taxes on sugary products and labels on the front of packages can help reduce sugar consumption, according to a new study, which found taxes could have greatest impact if 100% fruit juice was included in reduction efforts. “Industry lobbying has delayed and threatens to derail the nutrition labels.”

Taxes on sugary products and labels on the front of packages can help reduce sugar consumption, according to a new study, which found taxes could have greatest impact if 100% fruit juice was included in reduction efforts. “Industry lobbying has delayed and threatens to derail the nutrition labels.”: http://bit.ly/2YVNOU0 Read more... http://bit.ly/2Msn5N8

Being teased about weight linked to more weight gain among children: Youth who said they were teased or ridiculed about their weight increased their body mass by 33% more each year, contradicting the belief that such teasing might motivate youth to change their behavior and attempt to lose weight.

Being teased about weight linked to more weight gain among children: Youth who said they were teased or ridiculed about their weight increased their body mass by 33% more each year, contradicting the belief that such teasing might motivate youth to change their behavior and attempt to lose weight.: http://bit.ly/2JNnrMy Read more... http://bit.ly/2Mf6KLO

Your Bottled Water Probably Has Plastic In It. - Should You Worry?

Your Bottled Water Probably Has Plastic In It. - Should You Worry?: http://bit.ly/2Kacrbi Read more... http://bit.ly/2Wv7YGS

The Predatory Malibu Rehab Guru - While running one of the nation’s most high-profile rehab centers, he was a sexual predator, an insurance fraudster, & a phony psychotherapist. As a businessman he was typical of rehab operators in the $42 billion-a-yr treatment industry.

The Predatory Malibu Rehab Guru - While running one of the nation’s most high-profile rehab centers, he was a sexual predator, an insurance fraudster, & a phony psychotherapist. As a businessman he was typical of rehab operators in the $42 billion-a-yr treatment industry.: http://bit.ly/2IcZqLh Read more... http://bit.ly/2XmGKiV

Group Demands to Know: Who at Trump's EPA Decided to Slash Funds Used to Protect Children From Toxic Poisoning? - "This latest assault on children's health is the opposite of what millions of Americans want, which is a safe environment for their kids."

Group Demands to Know: Who at Trump's EPA Decided to Slash Funds Used to Protect Children From Toxic Poisoning? - "This latest assault on children's health is the opposite of what millions of Americans want, which is a safe environment for their kids.": http://bit.ly/30TFllM Read more... http://bit.ly/2ELxxcC

Transgender no longer recognised as 'disorder' by WHO

Transgender no longer recognised as 'disorder' by WHO: https://bbc.in/2K8mAFm Read more... http://bit.ly/2W3Ir3j

High levels of ‘bad cholesterol’ tied to early-onset Alzheimer’s, finds a new study (n=2,125), which linked early onset-Alzheimer’s to elevated levels of LDL cholesterol, even after accounting for the APOE gene variant.

High levels of ‘bad cholesterol’ tied to early-onset Alzheimer’s, finds a new study (n=2,125), which linked early onset-Alzheimer’s to elevated levels of LDL cholesterol, even after accounting for the APOE gene variant.: http://bit.ly/2QxgiQO Read more... http://bit.ly/2EIAvyr

Clarence Thomas Likens Birth Control and Abortion to Nazi Science

Clarence Thomas Likens Birth Control and Abortion to Nazi Science: http://bit.ly/2K9QQ2x Read more... http://bit.ly/2MhhXvw

Pesticides explained: the toxic chemicals in up to 70% of produce

Pesticides explained: the toxic chemicals in up to 70% of produce: http://bit.ly/2I4eon4 Read more... http://bit.ly/2JK5aj2

The Other Reasons Kids Aren't Getting Vaccinations: Poverty And Health Care Access

The Other Reasons Kids Aren't Getting Vaccinations: Poverty And Health Care Access: https://n.pr/2VRVM3m Read more... http://bit.ly/2X8WMwE

Men Trying to Look Like the 'Pinnacles of Evolution' Risk Becoming Sterile - A scientist noticed a trend of "huge" men struggling with their fertility.

Men Trying to Look Like the 'Pinnacles of Evolution' Risk Becoming Sterile - A scientist noticed a trend of "huge" men struggling with their fertility.: http://bit.ly/2Qtid8Y Read more... http://bit.ly/2HKoURv

Mired In Medical Debt? Federal Rule Changes Proposed For Bill Collectors - Over 1/2 of Americans contacted about an overdue bill said it related to medical debt. Some consumer advocates say newly proposed limits on debt collectors don't do enough.

Mired In Medical Debt? Federal Rule Changes Proposed For Bill Collectors - Over 1/2 of Americans contacted about an overdue bill said it related to medical debt. Some consumer advocates say newly proposed limits on debt collectors don't do enough.: https://n.pr/2KasLsr Read more... http://bit.ly/2JHsaPP

A Final Comfort: ‘Palliative Transport’ Brings Dying Children Home: In a rare but growing practice, some hospitals offer parents the choice to transport their dying children out of the intensive care unit, with life support in tow, so that they can die at home.

A Final Comfort: ‘Palliative Transport’ Brings Dying Children Home: In a rare but growing practice, some hospitals offer parents the choice to transport their dying children out of the intensive care unit, with life support in tow, so that they can die at home.: http://bit.ly/2YXANJD Read more... http://bit.ly/2KbdffX

World Health Organisation’s recognition of traditional Chinese medicine ‘could push species into extinction’ - Failure to condemn use of animal parts in traditional remedies ‘egregiously negligent and irresponsible’, wildlife groups say

World Health Organisation’s recognition of traditional Chinese medicine ‘could push species into extinction’ - Failure to condemn use of animal parts in traditional remedies ‘egregiously negligent and irresponsible’, wildlife groups say: https://ind.pn/2HGurIC Read more... http://bit.ly/2JJYod0

Amazon removes books promoting dangerous bleach ‘cures’ for autism and other conditions

Amazon removes books promoting dangerous bleach ‘cures’ for autism and other conditions: https://cnb.cx/2wqQKvw Read more... http://bit.ly/2XeI7jp

Three to four hours after drinking 32 ounces of energy drinks, the heart’s electrical activity was abnormal compared to drinking a placebo drink, and two different commercially available energy drinks produced the same results, finds a new randomized, double‐masked, placebo‐controlled study.

Three to four hours after drinking 32 ounces of energy drinks, the heart’s electrical activity was abnormal compared to drinking a placebo drink, and two different commercially available energy drinks produced the same results, finds a new randomized, double‐masked, placebo‐controlled study.: http://bit.ly/2KaKQGN Read more... http://bit.ly/2Qx6xC0

Fatty foods may deplete serotonin levels, and there may be a relationship between high-fat diets and depression, suggest a new study, that found an increase in depression-like behavior in mice exposed to the high-fat diets, associated with an accumulation of fatty acids in the hypothalamus.

Fatty foods may deplete serotonin levels, and there may be a relationship between high-fat diets and depression, suggest a new study, that found an increase in depression-like behavior in mice exposed to the high-fat diets, associated with an accumulation of fatty acids in the hypothalamus.: http://bit.ly/2EEFEY6 Read more... http://bit.ly/2JGV4zz

Music helps to build the brains of very premature babies, finds a new brain imaging study, which demonstrated how music specially composed for premature infants strengthens the development of their brain networks and could limit the neurodevelopmental delays that often affect these children.

Music helps to build the brains of very premature babies, finds a new brain imaging study, which demonstrated how music specially composed for premature infants strengthens the development of their brain networks and could limit the neurodevelopmental delays that often affect these children.: http://bit.ly/30LYQgl Read more... http://bit.ly/2HHKJAT

Nutritionist says pizza is better for breakfast than most cereals

Nutritionist says pizza is better for breakfast than most cereals: http://bit.ly/2MbxA7y Read more... http://bit.ly/30Ro7Wk