Researcher Christopher McCurdy Did Not Disclose Kratom Conflicts of Interest — ProPublica
The leading scientist urging policymakers not to criminalize kratom, a substance that has left a trail of death…
£87m surgical centre opens aimed at cutting Somerset waiting lists
“We’ve got two bonuses here. One is that we’ve increased our capacity, so we have additional operating theatre…
Why people with addiction end up in mental health treatment first
Sleep, most often. Or the racing thoughts before a Monday. Or a low mood that has outstayed…
Magnesium and vitamin D combo a ‘reasonable approach’ to modestly lower blood pressure: review
Writing in Nutrition Research, researchers from Harvard University and the University of Madrid suggested that randomized controlled trials…
Join the resistance: Strength training means independence in older age – The Irish Times
There comes a point when fitness stops being about chasing a faster 5km time or fitting into a…
Study identifies three distinct BMI trajectories among people with type 2 diabetes
A recent study by the University of Eastern Finland identified three distinct body mass index (BMI) trajectories among…
New drug for chronic hives registered in Hong Kong
Patients suffering from chronic hives can enjoy more treatment options, as a new drug targeting the disease has…
Denmark versus UK: which country gets more health for their money?
Denmark and the UK both wear the badge of universal healthcare with pride. Nobody is turned away, nobody…
Restraint in mental health hospitals: what families want staff to understand
A mother discovered her son was restrained 33 times in six weeks. Another was told her distressed daughter…
Prenatal Vitamins Tested for Pesticides, Lead, Phthalates, & PFAS
Which prenatal vitamins contain the lowest levels of potentially harmful contaminants, including pesticides, heavy metals, PFAS “forever chemicals,” and…
These 5 Basic Fitness Tests Separate Fit Men Over 40 from Everyone Else – See Where You Stand
Turning 40 doesn’t mean you have to slow down. But it is worth checking that your strength, mobility…
Nearly 1 in 3 young women haven’t had cervical cancer screening
Nearly 1 in 3 young women haven’t had cervical cancer screening. A doctor explains the risks Cervical cancer…