DEA to reclassify marijuana as a lower-risk drug, reports say
The US Drug Enforcement Administration is poised to reclassify marijuana to a lower-risk drug category, aligning with health department recommendations and acknowledging potential medical benefits. [ more ]
Black mothers twice as likely as white mothers to be hospitalised with perinatal mental illness
Black mothers have significantly higher rates of perinatal mental illness hospital admissions than white mothers, revealing racial disparities in healthcare. [ more ]
Widening Racial Disparities Underlie Rise in Child Deaths in the U.S.
Child death rates in the US are rising, with Black and Native American youths disproportionately affected by injuries like car accidents, homicides, and suicides. [ more ]
Drug Shows Promise for Starving Out Cancer Cells - News Center
Starving tumor cells of glutamine may be a viable strategy for treating lung adenocarcinoma, offering hope for patients with treatment-resistant forms of the disease. [ more ]
4th Circuit Rules Against States Discriminating Against Trans Patients
Providing gender-affirming care to transgender individuals is cost-effective and discriminatory Medicaid regulations were ruled unconstitutional by the U.S. Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals. [ more ]
Florida Abortion Ban to Take Effect, Cutting Off Major Access Point
Florida's stringent new abortion law banning most abortions after six weeks will force residents from the state and neighboring states to seek the procedure in Virginia or farther. [ more ]
Virtual reality is expanding beyond gaming and is being utilized in healthcare for training, pain management, and mental health interventions. [ more ]
Bernie Sanders and Ro Khanna reveal bill to cancel all medical debt'
A new bill introduced by Bernie Sanders and Ro Khanna aims to eliminate medical debt by creating a federal grant program and preventing creditors from collecting past medical bills. [ more ]
Diabetes drugs test a new side effect: slowing down symptoms of Parkinson's
GLP-1 receptor agonists have potential benefits beyond just treating diabetes and obesity, potentially impacting diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's positively. [ more ]
MRI scans reveal the STUNNING stages of consciousness in the brain
Researchers identified dAAN in brain responsible for 'wakefulness'. Potential to aid comatose patients and develop treatments for altered consciousness. [ more ]
Attorney general sues Heartbeat International for promoting unsafe 'abortion pill reversal' treatment
New York's Attorney General is taking legal action against anti-abortion group and affiliated centers for promoting unproven 'Abortion Pill Reversal.' [ more ]
The rapid introduction of new cancer screening technology, like the Galleri test, raises concerns and sparks debates about its potential benefits to patients. [ more ]
Biobran/MGN-3, an Arabinoxylan Rice Bran, Protects against Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2): An In Vitro and In Silico Study.
Informational website, not for medical advice. [ more ]
Steward Health Care filed for bankruptcy. How will you be impacted?
Steward Health Care, the largest for-profit hospital chain, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, aiming to restructure debts under court supervision while continuing hospital operations. [ more ]
Patients evacuated and scans cancelled after Stockport hospital ceilings fall in
Decrepit NHS hospital Stepping Hill faces ceiling collapses, evacuations, and patient care disruptions due to leaks and structural defects, highlighting danger for patients and staff. [ more ]
CDC says it's identified 1st documented cases of HIV transmitted through cosmetic needles
The first documented cases of HIV transmission through a cosmetic procedure using needles were reported, highlighting the importance of infection control practices. [ more ]
The Senate has introduced legislation to legalize cannabis federally to align public opinion, challenging outdated laws and supporting its therapeutic benefits. [ more ]
Doctors Intrigued by Mutation That Protects People From Aging
The genetic mutation causing Laron syndrome, resulting in lower levels of the protein IGF-1, may offer significant health advantages such as decreased risk of heart issues and potentially cancer, diabetes, and cognitive decline. [ more ]
Experts condemn US tobacco firm's sponsorship of doctor training as grotesque'
The tobacco company Philip Morris sponsoring medical education is seen as a strategy to influence medical practice and regain credibility, criticized by experts for undermining public health. [ more ]
Scientists restore brain cells impaired by a rare genetic disorder
Scientists have successfully restored brain cells impaired by Timothy syndrome using antisense oligonucleotides, offering hope for treating other genetic conditions. [ more ]