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December 27, 2016

Teens' view of pot changed in 1 state after legalization

After marijuana was legalized for adults in the U.S. state of Washington, younger teens there perceived it to be less harmful and reported using it more, a new study found.

December 21, 2016

Babies shouldn't drink unscreened donor breast milk, doctors warn

Donor breast milk that's screened, pasteurized and distributed through milk banks can protect preemies against serious illness, but donated milk bought online or obtained from friends can actually make babies sick, say U.S. pediatricians.

December 16, 2016

Optimistic people may live longer after a heart attack

People who expect good things to happen in the future are more likely than less-optimistic peers to survive the decades following a first heart attack, a study in Israel suggests.

December 16, 2016

Burn victim covered with fish skin in pioneering new treatment

Brazilian doctors are using the skin of a tropical fish to treat burn victims in a pioneering new therapy that is significantly reducing the trauma suffered by survivors.

December 12, 2016

A surprising way to feel less time-stressed

Here’s a novel suggestion for those who feel they are in a constant race against the clock to get things done: Make some time for others.

December 8, 2016

Marijuana extract may help treat severe epilepsy, new studies show

A drug made from marijuana that does not produce a "high" may help reduce seizures in people with certain types of epilepsy that are difficult to treat, new research suggests.

December 8, 2016

MDMA for PTSD? How ecstasy ingredient works in the brain

The active ingredient in the drug ecstasy is set to be studied in large-scale clinical trials as a treatment for people with post-traumatic stress disorder, the New York Times reported on Nov. 29.

December 7, 2016

GNC enters non-prosecution agreement over sales of illegal supplements

GNC Holdings Inc, the largest global dietary supplement retailer, has agreed to pay $2.25 million and reform its practices in a pact to avoid federal prosecution over its alleged sale of illegal dietary supplements, the U.S. Department of Justice said on Wednesday.

December 6, 2016

Herbal tea error leads to ER visit

A woman in England was rushed to an emergency room with life-threatening symptoms after she mistakenly used the leaves of a poisonous plant to make an herbal tea , according to a new report of her case.

December 5, 2016

NY tweaks medical pot law but still no talk of legalization

New York is loosening restrictions in its nearly year-old medical marijuana law but, to the dismay of some pot advocates, there is no sign the state is in any hurry to join eight other states in embracing full legalization.