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Marijuana Use While Pregnant Could Raise Odds for Complications

was either self-reported or gleaned through toxicology testing. Overall, 6.3 of the women in the study did use cannabis at some time during their pregnancy, alt

Extra Money Keeps Poorer Americans Out of the ER, Study Finds

It s a simple strategy that could deliver powerful health dividends New research shows that giving cash to poor people could help them stay out of the ER.In the

Medical Debt Common in Adults With Depression, Anxiety

Medical debt is common among adults with depression and anxiety and may contribute to the mental health treatment gap, according to a study published online Jul

Healthy Prenatal Dietary Pattern Tied to Lower Odds of Autism in Offspring

High adherence to a healthy prenatal dietary pattern is associated with reduced odds of autism diagnosis in offspring, according to a study published online Jul

Variety of Digital Apps Aid Mental Health Symptoms in Adults

Mindfulness-based, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)-based, and personalized feedback digital interventions are similarly effective in reducing mental health s

Study Looks at Co-Use of CYP2D6-Metabolizing Opioids, Antidepressants in Seniors

For older nursing home (NH) residents, use of CYP2D6-metabolized opioids concomitantly with CYP2D6-inhibiting antidepressants is associated with worsening pain

2011 to 2023 Saw Increase in New GLP-1 Receptor Agonist Prescriptions

From 2011 to 2023, there was an increase in new glucagon like peptide 1 receptor agonist (GLP-1RA) prescriptions, according to a research letter published onlin

FDA Approves Epysqli (eculizumab-aagh), a Biosimilar to Soliris

Daily Supplements May Slow 'Dry' Form of Macular Degeneration

Daily supplements can slow loss of vision related to late-stage dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a new study finds. The rate of dry AMD progression i

Dogs Can Smell Your Stress and Make Choices Based on It

Dogs can sniff out whether a human is stressed or relaxed, new research suggests, and that sensory feedback appears to influence canine emotions and choices. Th