Comparison of Cannabinoids: CBD vs THC
Cannabis has been used for medicinal purposes for thousands of years. In the United States, the possession of Cannabis is illegal per federal law, except within approved research settings. However,…
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Improving Medication Adherence Through Drug Discount Cards
Improving Medication Adherence Through Drug Discount Cards Medication nonadherence is responsible for at least 125,000 avoidable deaths per year in the United States (U.S) – that is about 342 deaths…
New Guidelines Reverse Long-Standing Recommendation on Aspirin
Taking a low-dose (75–100 mg) aspirin daily is no longer recommended for heart disease and stroke prevention among healthy older adults, according to the 2019 American College of Cardiology (ACC)/American…
Are You Worried About Mercury in Fish Oil Supplement? Here’s an Expert Take on The Subject
Are You Worried About Mercury in Fish Oil? Here’s an Expert Take on The Subject Mercury is a heavy metal that is present in traces amount, but has the tendency…
Behavior at Age 6 May Predict Adult Income
A kindergarten boy’s behavior could predict his income as an adult, a new study has found. Kindergarten teachers in the poorest neighborhoods of Montreal rated 920 6-year-old boys using scales…
Spilling the Beans: How Much Caffeine is Too Much?
Do you drink just one cup of coffee or tea first thing in the morning, hoping the caffeine in it will jump-start your day? Do you follow it up with…
What are Omega-3 Fatty Acids?
What are omega-3 fatty acids? Omega-3 fatty acids can be classified into three categories: eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and alpha-linolenic acid (ALA). EPA and DHA are omega-3 fatty…
New ACC/AHA Cholesterol Guideline Allows For More Personalized Care; New Treatment Options
The new 2018 ACC/AHA Guideline on the Management of Blood Cholesterol allows for more personalized care for patients compared to its 2013 predecessor. Among the biggest changes: more detailed risk…
New Alzheimer’s Drug Slows Memory Loss in Early Trial Results
The long, discouraging quest for a medication that works to treat Alzheimer’s reached a potentially promising milestone on Wednesday. For the first time in a large clinical trial, a drug…