When Pot Made Legal, Poisonings From Synthetic Pot Decline
Latest Mental Health News TUESDAY, Aug. 9, 2022 (HealthDay News) People appear less likely to turn to dangerous synthetic pot products in U.S. states where marijuana has been legalized, a new Washington State University study finds. Researchers discovered a 37% drop in poisoning reports for illicit synthetic cannabinoids in states that have approved recreational use […]
Gene Therapy Makes Inroads Against a Form of Hemophilia
Latest Chronic Pain News FRIDAY, July 22, 2022 (HealthDay News) People with hemophilia B could find their bleeding risk dramatically reduced with just one injection of an experimental gene therapy, a new study reports. Hemophilia B is a rare and inherited genetic disorder in which people have low levels of the factor IX (FIX) protein, […]
Brain Changes May Be Hallmark of Anorexia
Latest Mental Health News FRIDAY, June 10, 2022 (HealthDay News) People with anorexia nervosa show significant shrinkage in three important areas of the brain, new research reveals. The researchers said their study findings highlight the importance of early treatment, to prevent long-term structural brain changes in people with the eating and mental health disorder. The […]
Moderna Vaccine May Shield More Against Breakthrough Infections Than Pfizer: Study
Latest Coronavirus News THURSDAY, Aug. 12, 2021 (HealthDay News) People fully vaccinated with the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine appear to have a lower risk of a “breakthrough” infection caused by the Delta variant than those who received the Pfizer vaccine, a new, preliminary report suggests. The researchers emphasized that both vaccines still “strongly protect” […]