A recent American study revealed a significant increase in cases of overdose related to “kratom,” a psychoactive herbal supplement widely sold in the United States, including at gas stations and e-cigarette stores. According to data published by the…
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Boys and men can also develop eating disorders, and rates for these psychiatric issues are rising — even as psychotherapists admit they have trouble spotting and treating them. So finds a new study of 259 American and Canadian psychotherapists. “Boys…
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In its first “real-world” trial, the nerve stimulation treatment called TENS appeared to reduce the pain and tiredness of fibromyalgia. “The study shows that TENS provides an added benefit on top of any relief from other treatments,”…
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The nation’s leading heart health organization is urging people to rethink where they get their protein. The goal? Focus more on plants. The American Heart Association (AHA) released new nutrition guidance recommending plant-based proteins like beans,…
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Many folks think it’s OK to belt back a few extra rounds on Saturday night if they stay mostly sober during the week. But saving up your drinks for a single sitting could be a recipe for liver problems, new research suggests. A team at the University of Southern…
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NEW YORK (AP) — The federal government’s disease-tracking agency has paused its diagnostic testing for rabies, monkeypox and a number of other infectious diseases. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention this week posted a list of more than two…
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