Even after they’ve experienced episodes of psychosis, many young people who use marijuana are unsure they want to quit the drug, new research shows. Cannabis has long been linked to…
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Burial containing decorated longsword found in Halmstad
Archaeologists have uncovered a medieval longsword during excavations in the Lilla Torg centre of Halmstad, Sweden. The longsword was discovered in a burial containing the skeletal remains of a man…
Prone positioning does not cut time to weaning in ARDS with VV-ECMO
For patients with severe acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) undergoing venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV-ECMO), prone positioning does not decrease the time to successful weaning compared with supine positioning, according…
Multiple instruments can best assess transcranial magnetic stimulation success
Symptom burden during repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) treatment for major depressive disorder (MDD) may be most accurately assessed through the use of multiple instruments, according to a study published…
Nirsevimab protects infants against RSV-linked hospitalization
Nirsevimab is efficacious for preventing hospitalization for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)-associated lower respiratory tract infection among infants, according to a study published in the Dec. 28 issue of the New…
Archaeologists find network of ancient tunnels at Houchengzui
Archaeologists excavating at Houchengzui in the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region have uncovered a network of ancient tunnels. Houchengzui, also known as Houchengzui Stone City, is an archaeological site located on…
Quality of low-carb diets affects weight change in U.S. adults, finds study
The quality of low-carbohydrate diets (LCDs) is associated with weight change among U.S. adults, according to a study published online Dec. 27 in JAMA Network Open. Binkai Liu, from the…
You can’t reverse the aging process but these 5 things can help you live longer
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain At this time of year many of us resolve to prioritize our health. So it is no surprise there’s a roaring trade of products purporting to…
Blue Ridge Beef raw pet food recalled due to salmonella risk
by Robin Foster, U.S. Food and Drug Administration Blue Ridge Beef, a maker of raw pet foods, has announced it is recalling some of its products for kittens and puppies…
When a quick telehealth visit yields multiple surprises beyond a big bill
Credit: CC0 Public Domain In September 2022, Elyse Greenblatt of Queens, New York, returned home from a trip to Rwanda with a rather unwelcome-back gift: persistent congestion. She felt a…
