High-THC Cannabis Linked to Psychosis and Addiction

Summary: A systematic review of nearly 100 studies found that high-THC cannabis products are linked to negative mental health outcomes, particularly psychosis, schizophrenia, and cannabis use disorder. While some therapeutic…

Two thirds of reproductive-aged women have at least one modifiable risk factor for birth defects, study reveals

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain An analysis using data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) among 5,374 women of reproductive age indicates that two thirds of women within…

Mausoleum discovery is inspired by tomb of Augustus

Excavations at Saint-Romain-en-Gal near Lyon have revealed a mausoleum inspired by the monumental tomb of Augustus in Rome. According to experts, the circular structure, which spans 15 metres in diameter…

Mediterranean diet combined with calorie reduction and exercise may reduce risk of type 2 diabetes

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain A Mediterranean-style diet, in combination with reduced caloric intake, moderate physical activity, and professional support for weight loss, may cut the risk of type 2 diabetes…

Exercise intensity could be impacting your gut

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain While exercise is great for both your mental and physical health, new research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) has found that exercise intensity could result in…

How federal officials talk about health is shifting in troubling ways – and that change makes me worried for my autistic child

The Make America Healthy Again movement has generated a lot of discussion about public health. But the language MAHA proponents use to describe health and disease has also raised concerns…

Genetic testing of IVF embryos can help women over 35 conceive faster

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Genetic testing of IVF-created embryos could help more women over 35 have a baby in less time, a clinical trial by researchers from King’s College London,…

Study compares cardiovascular disease risk in type 1 and 2 diabetes in men and women

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain The first study of its kind to compare cardiovascular risk in type 1 diabetes (T1D) and type 2 diabetes (T2D) in both men and women shows…

Personality Tests Like Myers-Briggs Can Mislead More Than Reveal

Summary: Personality tests like Myers-Briggs promise insight and self-discovery but often fall short of scientific reliability. Their appeal lies in fulfilling our psychological drive for identity and belonging, but many…

What does an IBD diagnosis mean?

Credit: CC0 Public Domain Inflammatory bowel disease, or IBD, is an umbrella term for a group of chronic conditions that cause inflammation and swelling in the digestive tract. It primarily…