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One in Eight Older Adults Reports Using Cannabis in Past Year

One in eight U.S. adults aged 50 to 80 years reports using cannabis in the past year, according to a study published online Nov. 20 in Cannabis and Cannabinoids

Modifiable Risk Factors Tied to Young-Onset Dementia

Several modifiable factors are associated with a higher risk for young-onset dementia (YOD), according to a study published online Dec. 26 in JAMA Neurology.Ste

Poor Vision & Falls: A Deadly Combo for Seniors

Seniors with vision issues are at much higher risk for dangerous falls, new research confirms.Compared to seniors with good vision, the odds for a fall rose by

Could Antibody Discovery Lead to Better Flu Vaccines?

Researchers appear to have discovered a new weapon in the war on a particularly difficult foe.They have identified a previously unrecognized class of antibodies

Asthma Inhaler Switch in 2024 Could Leave Some Patients Scrambling

are one of the biggest, if not the biggest, triggers for asthma attacks in kids, she said. This is what leads to kids being in the emergency room. She urges pat

Small Magnetic Balls Sold at Walmart Recalled Over Swallowing Dangers

Tiny, powerful magnetic balls sold exclusively online at Walmart as building blocks and stress relievers have been recalled for swallowing dangers, the U.S. Con

Put Down That Salt Shaker to Spare Your Kidneys

overweight obesity, smoking, drinking, lack of exercise, diabetes, hypertension and other issues. The study was published in the Dec. 28 issue of the journal JA

Post-COVID-19 Brain Health Impaired Versus Healthy Controls

Brain health after COVID-19 is impaired, but no more than that seen for patients hospitalized for other medical conditions of similar severity, according to a s

Few Children With SARS-CoV-2 Develop Post-COVID-19 Condition

Few children with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection develop post-COVID-19 condition (PCC), according to a study published o

Frequency of Adding Salt to Foods Linked to Higher Risk for CKD

A higher self-reported frequency of adding salt to foods is associated with a higher risk for chronic kidney disease (CKD) in the general population, according

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