The myth that cannabis is harmless because it’s natural has been further debunked—by scientists in a pot-friendly state. New research from the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus shows that heavy lifetime cannabis use may harm working memory in young adults.
Jill Bronaugh, the communications director for the Kansas department of health and environment, described the outbreak as the “largest documented [tuberculosis] outbreak in US history” since the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) began monitoring and reporting cases of the illness in the 1950s.
In a Q&A, Brian Wojeck, MD, MPH, discusses how weight and sleep impact each other and how discovering connections between diabetes, obesity, and sleep disorders can lead to better treatment.
The CIA on Saturday offered a new assessment on the origin of the Covid outbreak, saying the coronavirus is "more likely" to have leaked from a Chinese lab than to have come from animals.
Taking a trip down memory lane can be a powerful tool that can lift the mood and provide a sense of purpose for older adults. Called reminiscence therapy, this technique involves recalling and sharing personal memories and can be beneficial for the mental health and well-being of elderly people, even those with dementia and memory loss.