Study Links Recreational Cannabis Use to Lower Risk of Cognitive Decline and Dementia-Related Diseases
The effect was seen with recreational-use cannabis, or cannabis cultivated not to maximize the plant's production of CBD, but to maximize THC
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Exercise Cuts Heart Disease Risk by 23% With Benefits Doubling for Those With Depression
Regular exercise can lower the risk of cardiovascular disease by as much as a quarter, in part by lowering stress, according to a new study.
New Way to Heal Broken Bones Faster May Also Make Them 3x Stronger
A new high-tech way of healing broken bones could take less time, and also make them over three times stronger.
New Mosquito Nets Prevent Millions of Malaria Cases in Insecticide-Resistant Areas
54 million nets have saved 24,600 lives and prevented 13 million cases of malaria across 16 countries, according to estimates.
Planting Trees in a City 30 Years Ago May Have Lowered the Risk of Deaths From Diseases
After Friends of Trees planted 50,000 trees on Portland streets, researchers found that living near them reduced disease risk in residents.
A Baby Born Weighing 1.18-lb Has Finally Come Home After Spending 4 Months in Hospital Fighting for Life (LOOK)
A baby born weighing less than a loaf of bread at just 1.18 lb has finally returned home to sleep in her own room.
First Patient Gets Potentially Cancer-Stopping Pill - Study is Recruiting Those with Resistant Tumors For a Trial
A trial began for a novel pill that stopped reoccurring tumors from breast, prostate, brain, ovarian, cervical, skin and lung cancers.
Eating Cans of Pumpkin Helped Save Her Dog From Terminal Cancer in Recovery Leaving Vets Stunned
A mom claims pumpkin helped save her dog's life, and veterinarians were stunned when he miraculously recovered from 'terminal' cancer.
'Ground Breaking' Patient Who Survived 12 Different Types of Cancer Could Hold Key to Detection and Treating
A unique patient who has survived a dozen different types of cancer tumors has scientists looking to harness their powers for treatments.
Drinking Black Tea May Reduce the Risk of Early Death From Heart Disease, Says Study of Half-Million Brits
Drinking black tea may reduce the risk of dying young from heart disease, according to a new study of a half-million people, ages 40-69.
I Cured My Hemorrhoids in a Week Without Spending a Dime (And the Doctor Had No Clue)
For decades, I accepted my protruding hemorrhoids as inevitable-until I had a simple realization became a cure... It's the pee, stupid!
More Physical Activity, Less Screen Time Linked to Better Executive Function in Toddlers
Previous studies have linked adherence to guidelines for physical activity levels, screen time and diet quality with executive function.
The Humble Potato Could Hold the Key to Beating Hospital Superbugs as Well as Crop Diseases
The humble potato contains a natural antibiotic that destroys harmful bacteria, and may fight hospital superbugs in the future.
Holy Mackerel! Fish Really Is Brain Food - Even if You Only Eat a Small Amount
Could eating salmon, cod, tuna, herring, or sardines keep our brain healthy and our thinking agile in middle age? YES, thanks to omega-3s.
New Alzheimer's Drug Slows Mental Decline By 27% in Trial Hailed as 'Most Encouraging to Date'
Biogen and Eisai released their phase 3 trial results, showing new Alzheimer's drug lecanemab slowed the rate of cognitive decline by 27%.
Youth Given 8 Months to Live Has Beaten Aggressive Blood Cancer, Now Inspires Others: 'You can get through anything'
Michael Cramer, given just 8 months to live, has beaten severe T-cell Lymphoma, and is inspiring others going through health hardships.
New Scoliosis Brace that Grows With Patients Wins Dyson Award For Grad Student Who Wants to Make a Difference
A grad student invented an adjustable brace for young scoliosis patients who need to fix their spines—winning an award for her design genius.
Mom Says Her Baby Boy's Sight Was Saved by Message from a Stranger Who Spotted Abnormality on TikTok
Fleet said she had noticed Ari's eye wasn't focusing properly and had been reassured it was fine by her doctor at his six week check up.
Cold Water and Air Increase "Good" Body Fats Says a Review of More Than 100 Studies
Experts say the increasing popularity of cold exposure to air or water will have an impact on fats could prevent obesity.
Girl With Half Her Brain Becomes Speech Pathologist as Adult (Video)
Surgery that removed half her brain was expected to limit this girl's life, but she grew up to earn a Masters degree and become a speech pathologist.
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