Record-breaking South Carolina measles outbreak nearing 800 cases
Health Care News – Read More The record-breaking measles outbreak in South Carolina has reached nearly 800 cases, making it the largest spread of the disease…
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Should medical marijuana be less stringently regulated? A drug policy expert explains what’s at stake
Health – The Conversation – Read More Reclassifying marijuana to a Schedule III drug would put it in a category with prescription drugs like ketamine. LPETTET/iStock…
Botox, Trulicity among 15 drugs on new Medicare negotiations list
Health Care News – Read More The Trump administration on Tuesday announced the 15 drugs selected to participate in the newest round of the Medicare Drug…
All foods can fit in a balanced diet – a dietitian explains how flexibility can be healthier than dieting
Health – The Conversation – Read More There are no ‘good’ or ‘bad’ foods when thinking holistically about health. Halfpoint Images/Moment via Getty Images Eat this,…
Plant Based Diet May Improve Heart Health, Lower Cancer, Kidney Disease Risk
Healthline News RSS Feed – Read More Research shows that a plant-based diet may offer protective benefits for heart health and prevention against kidney disease and…
14 or More Alcoholic Drinks Per Week Could Raise Colorectal Cancer Risk
Healthline News RSS Feed – Read More Research shows that lifetime alcohol consumption may significantly increase colorectal cancer risk. Image Credit: d3sign/Getty Images A recent study…
‘Transformative’ HIV PrEP shot slowly overcomes cost hurdles
Health Care News – Read More HIV/AIDS activists heralded the approval of a new twice-yearly pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) medication last year, but these celebrations were tempered…
To-Go Coffee Cups Release Thousands of Microplastics: How to Stay Safe
Healthline News RSS Feed – Read More Research shows that to-go coffee cups can release microplastics, depending on the temperature of the beverage. Image credit: Vradiy…
Physical Activity May Reduce Breast Cancer Risk, Study Shows
Healthline News RSS Feed – Read More Research shows that being more physically active at a younger age may help reduce breast cancer risk. Image Credit:…
American Academy of Pediatrics departs from CDC with childhood vaccine revisions
Health Care News – Read More The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has once again diverged from recent federal vaccine guidance, publishing its own childhood immunization…