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Seniors Who Smoke Weed & Drive Are Road Hazards: Study

Many studies have found that getting high on weed and then getting behind the wheel is dangerous for young drivers, and now new research finds it s no different

Recent Reduction Seen in Opioid Prescribing by Surgeons

Opioid prescribing by surgeons decreased between 2013 and 2017, according to a study published online Jan. 16 in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons

Outdoor Artificial Light at Night Tied to New Exudative AMD

Higher levels of residential outdoor artificial light at night (OALAN) are associated with an increased risk for incident exudative age-related macular degenera

Intake of 100 Percent Fruit Juice Tied to Weight Gain

Intake of 100 percent fruit juice may be associated with weight gain in both children and adults, according to a review published online Jan. 16 in JAMA Pediatr

Simnotrelvir Shortens Time to Resolution of Symptoms in COVID-19

For adults with mild-to-moderate COVID-19, early administration of simnotrelvir plus ritonavir shortens the time to sustained resolution of symptoms, according

Physicians ID Barriers to 'No Antibiotic' Strategy for Pediatric Viral Pneumonia

There are considerable barriers relating to implementation of a no antibiotic strategy for mild community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) in children, according to a s

New Rx for Schedule-II Stimulants for ADHD Increased During Pandemic

Incident use of common behavioral health medications remained relatively stable during the COVID-19 pandemic, with the exception of those for attention-deficit

Perinatal Depression Increases Risk for Death

Women with clinically diagnosed perinatal depression have an increased risk for death, especially during the first year after diagnosis and because of suicide,

Youth Use Anonymous Reporting System for Firearm-Related Threats

Anonymous reporting systems are used by youth to submit firearm-related tips on threats, which most often involve a potential school shooting, according to a re

Infant Deaths Higher in States Where Abortion is Banned: Report

and ultimately population health, Lee said in a journal news release. From our study findings, it is important to understand that limiting access to abortion as

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