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Low-dose THC can relieve stress; more does just the opposite
Low levels tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC, the main psychoactive compound in marijuana, does reduce stress, but in…
Are soft contact lenses safe for children? Risks seem no higher than in adults
Soft contact lenses can be safely prescribed to children and adolescents, with no increase in adverse…
Combination therapy targets genetic mutation found in many cancers
A study has shown promise for effective treatment of therapy-resistant cancers caused by a mutation of…
Specific long-term therapy may not prevent fractures in older women
Bisphosphonates are sometimes used to treat osteoporosis. Studies have shown that the risk for bone fractures…
For older adults, antibiotics may not be appropriate treatment for some UTIs
Prescribing antibiotics for urinary tract infections (or 'UTIs') may often be avoided among older adults, suggests…
Genetic sequencing could influence treatment for nearly three-quarters of advanced cancer patients
Nearly three-quarters of 500 patients with advanced cancer could be referred to a potential targeted treatment…
Scientists launch global agenda to curb social, human rights abuses in seafood sector
As the United Nations Oceans Conference convenes in New York, a new paper calls on marine…
STD treatment for two?
In some states, patients who test positive for chlamydia or gonorrhea leave the clinic with not…
Timing meals later at night can cause weight gain and impair fat metabolism
New findings suggest eating late at night could be more dangerous than you think. Compared to…