Pregnant women who use cannabis during their first trimester of pregnancy could face poor outcomes with regard to the health of both the fetus and the mother, according to new research. A Feb. 9 study published in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology looked into early pregnancy cannabis exposure and potential adverse pregnancy outcomes….
Horses Steer Youths Away From Life of Crime
To reduce youth crime in Australia’s Gold Coast, police have been employing the novel approach of using horses to break through to young people and start them on a journey of improving their life trajectory. Senior constable of the child protection and investigation unit (CPIU) Craig Andrew said while this program doesn’t teach participants to…
A Simple, Free Way to Heal Your Gut—With No Side Effects
The gut is our main digestive organ and “second brain.” An imbalanced gut can negatively affect our body’s absorption of nutrients, blood sugar regulation, immunity, and even our mood. And there is a free method to help heal your gut: meditation. Dr. Sunjya K. Schweig is an expert in complex chronic illnesses and a practitioner…
A Daily Habit That Lowers Risk of Early Death and Cancer: Study
According to research, a daily habit cultivated regularly can potentially increase the length and quality of life as well as lower risk of death from cardiovascular disease and cancer—the habit is simply getting a good night’s sleep. In a study, the research team analyzed data from 172,321 individuals who took part in the National Health…
FDA Finds Rare Neurological Disorder Is a ‘Potential Risk’ With Pfizer Vaccine
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said two people who received Pfizer’s respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine during a clinical trial were subsequently diagnosed with a rare neurological disorder known as Guillain-Barre syndrome. Briefing documents (pdf) released on Feb. 24 ahead of an upcoming meeting of the Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee flagged…
FDA Finds Rare Neurological Disorder Is a ‘Potential Risk’ With Pfizer RSV Vaccine
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said two people who received Pfizer’s respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine during a clinical trial were subsequently diagnosed with a rare neurological disorder known as Guillain-Barre syndrome. Briefing documents (pdf) released on Feb. 24 ahead of an upcoming meeting of the Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee flagged…
FDA Finds Rare Neurological Disorder Is ‘Potential Risk’ With Pfizer RSV Vaccine
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) stated that two older adults who received Pfizer’s respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine during a clinical trial were subsequently diagnosed with a rare neurological disorder known as Guillain-Barré syndrome. Briefing documents (pdf) released on Feb. 24 ahead of this week’s meeting of the Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory…
5 Distress Signals and 7 Tips for a Healthy Heart
On Jan. 12, Lisa Marie Presley, daughter of American rock star and the “King of Rock ‘n’ Roll,” Elvis Presley, died of cardiac arrest—once again arousing public attention to heart disease. Shu Rong, a senior British traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) physician, reminds us of the need to be fully aware of the five distress signals…
Cardiovascular Disease Increases After COVID-19 Infection, 7 Tips for a Healthy Heart
On Jan. 12, Lisa Marie Presley, daughter of American rock star and the “King of Rock ‘n’ Roll,” Elvis Presley, died of cardiac arrest—once again arousing public attention to heart disease. Shu Rong, a senior British traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) physician, reminds us of the need to be fully aware of the five distress signals…
The Various Costs of Dying
As a culture, we don’t like to talk about death. Even though it’s the destination we all share, regardless of our beliefs, most of us prefer not to think about it. Unfortunately, this aversion leaves most of us unprepared for death when it arrives, making things harder for the loved ones left to manage our…
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