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Medical Xpress / Increased use of cannabis seen among adolescents with psychiatric illnesses after cannabis sales became legal
In November 2018, retailers in Massachusetts began selling recreational cannabis to adults 21 years and older. A study by investigators from Mass General Brigham found that, after commercialization, rates of cannabis use ...
Phys.org / Data modeling drives war on cattle ticks
Texas A&M AgriLife scientists have uncovered new insights into how cattle fever ticks survive and spread across South Texas, revealing hidden refuges that could explain why the pest remains one of the U.S. cattle industry's ...
Medical Xpress / Women who receive mammograms also undergo lung scans if notified of eligibility
While most women over age 50 schedule mammograms for breast cancer, only a minority who are also eligible for low-dose CT scans for lung cancer undergo those potentially lifesaving screenings. A new study shows that targeted ...
Phys.org / How can municipalities help reduce community financial hardships due to court fees?
Every person suspected of a crime has a right to an attorney, yet the cost for that attorney—even a public defender—can differ from state to state.
Medical Xpress / Thinking of Dry January? One month without alcohol linked to better sleep, mood and health, study finds
With the new year on the horizon and resolutions brewing, more people are saying cheers to a booze-free January, a choice that might come with some real health benefits and, ultimately, help some people cut back for good.
Medical Xpress / Family grocery purchases improved when online grocery carts were preloaded with healthy ingredients
University at Buffalo researchers have shown that preloading Instacart online grocery carts with healthy ingredients could be a useful tool for improving the diets of families with young kids at risk for obesity.
Medical Xpress / New study explores link between forgiveness, mental health among those leaving 'high-demand' religious groups
Forgiveness may play a crucial role in healing for people who have experienced harm from—and later abandoned—a fundamentalist religious group, according to new research from Case Western Reserve University.
Tech Xplore / AI tool created to help sight-impaired programmers
A University of Texas at Dallas researcher and his collaborators have developed an artificial intelligence (AI)-assisted tool that makes it possible for visually impaired computer programmers to create, edit and verify 3D ...
Medical Xpress / Long-term benefits of daily multivitamin use may vary by diet quality and baseline blood pressure
New research from Mass General Brigham investigators suggests that long-term multivitamin supplementation could reduce hypertension risk and blood pressure (BP) in specific groups of older adults. A secondary analysis of ...
Tech Xplore / The PlayStation turns 30: Looking back at the console that gave us Lara Croft and 'The Last of Us'
When Kendrick Lamar began his Super Bowl halftime show earlier this year, he picked a stage design likely familiar to anyone tuning in: a square, triangle, cross and circle.
Medical Xpress / How mouth health affects diabetes, and vice versa
Imagine trying to enjoy your favorite meal but finding that your gums hurt, your mouth feels dry and chewing has become uncomfortable. For people living with diabetes, this can be a daily reality that often goes unrecognized.
Medical Xpress / Middle-aged brains show capacity for repair when treated with therapeutic intervention
Normal aging is characterized by deficits in the cognitive domains of learning, memory and executive function. Specifically, there are age-related changes in recall of information, speed of processing, visuospatial skills ...
