Cannabis could be an effective treatment option for pain and insomnia, for those looking to avoid prescription medications, including opioids, suggests a new study (n=1,000) of legalized marijuana. Among 65% of people taking cannabis for pain, 88% were able to stop taking opioid painkillers.

Cannabis could be an effective treatment option for pain and insomnia, for those looking to avoid prescription medications, including opioids, suggests a new study (n=1,000) of legalized marijuana. Among 65% of people taking cannabis for pain, 88% were able to stop taking opioid painkillers.: https://ift.tt/2J2K9OS Read more... https://ift.tt/2Xr2kH6

A Florida woman dies after surgeries to cure her flesh-eating bacteria infection

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Japan to import Ebola virus for research

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Giving a type of bacteria to humans in the form of a food supplement appear to be effective in reducing cardio-metabolic risk factors, suggests a new pilot study in overweight or obese people, which found reductions in liver inflammation markers, 2.3 kg average body weight, and cholesterol levels.

Giving a type of bacteria to humans in the form of a food supplement appear to be effective in reducing cardio-metabolic risk factors, suggests a new pilot study in overweight or obese people, which found reductions in liver inflammation markers, 2.3 kg average body weight, and cholesterol levels.: https://ift.tt/2Jm3g5H Read more... https://ift.tt/2XnXTwD

Supervised fun is as good as exercise in providing psychosocial benefit to children with obesity, suggests randomized controlled trial, which found that routine activities, attentive adults and interaction with peers work as well at improving quality of life, mood and self-worth as regular exercise.

Supervised fun is as good as exercise in providing psychosocial benefit to children with obesity, suggests randomized controlled trial, which found that routine activities, attentive adults and interaction with peers work as well at improving quality of life, mood and self-worth as regular exercise.: https://ift.tt/2KZ8mbl Read more... https://ift.tt/2JknQmC

Anti-vax teen that fought ban amid chickenpox outbreak loses in court—again. Local health officials called it "resounding victory for public health."

Anti-vax teen that fought ban amid chickenpox outbreak loses in court—again. Local health officials called it "resounding victory for public health.": https://ift.tt/2JmqgBz Read more... https://ift.tt/2XmmeTt

Kentucky court rules in favor of health department over teen who refused chickenpox vaccine

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‘I’ve gained my life back’: New tests may help those with persistent urinary tract infections

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Parenting 'tips' to avoid toxics aren't enough – we need action to protect our kids. The onus of protecting children from chemicals should fall on manufacturers and regulators, not parents.

Parenting 'tips' to avoid toxics aren't enough – we need action to protect our kids. The onus of protecting children from chemicals should fall on manufacturers and regulators, not parents.: https://ift.tt/2FEzjfN Read more... https://ift.tt/2LzA1z3

CDC issues warning on 'crypto' fecal parasite that can live for days in swimming pools

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Cannabis has great medical potential. The UK market for cannabidiol (CBD), a compound of cannabis, will soon be worth £1bn. But consumers are being conned. The crown for silliest CBD product of the year belongs to the CBD-infused pillowcases sold by one hopeful firm of US fabric-makers.

Cannabis has great medical potential. The UK market for cannabidiol (CBD), a compound of cannabis, will soon be worth £1bn. But consumers are being conned. The crown for silliest CBD product of the year belongs to the CBD-infused pillowcases sold by one hopeful firm of US fabric-makers.: https://ift.tt/2XD8K4V Read more... https://ift.tt/325geNG

Alcohol causes significant harm to those other than the drinker, according to a new study (n=8,750), which found that each year, one in five U.S. adults (an estimated 53 million people) experience harm because of someone else's drinking. Society may need to combat the secondhand effects of drinking.

Alcohol causes significant harm to those other than the drinker, according to a new study (n=8,750), which found that each year, one in five U.S. adults (an estimated 53 million people) experience harm because of someone else's drinking. Society may need to combat the secondhand effects of drinking.: https://ift.tt/300PnR6 Read more... https://ift.tt/2XL2acC

Study shows impossible burger may not be healthy to eat

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