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NY tweaks medical pot law but still no talk of legalization

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.

Can you lift weights with your vagina to boost sexual health?

December 1, 2016

Can you lift weights with your vagina to boost sexual health?

When women want to strengthen their pelvic floor muscles they usually do Kegel exercises, but sex expert Layla Martin recommends a different type of workout to her clients—vaginal weightlifting

Ecstasy trials approved by FDA for PTSD patients

December 1, 2016

Ecstasy trials approved by FDA for PTSD patients

Turns out, Ecstasy could have some medicinal value.

Ireland moves toward legalizing marijuana for medicinal use

December 1, 2016

Ireland moves toward legalizing marijuana for medicinal use

Ireland moved closer to legalizing marijuana for medicinal use when the minority government said on Thursday it would not block the first reading of a bill that is backed by all other parties.

School under fire after nurse gives wrong student Ritalin

December 1, 2016

School under fire after nurse gives wrong student Ritalin

A Massachusetts family is seeking answers after a school nurse gave their daughter Ritalin instead of Motrin in an alleged case of mistaken identity.

19-year-old battling bone cancer to gift 'chemo survival kits' to young patients

December 1, 2016

19-year-old battling bone cancer to gift 'chemo survival kits' to young patients

In the five and a half years she’s undergone chemotherapy, 19-year-old Kyla Pokorny has dealt with all the classic side effects, from nausea to lost hair.

'Magic mushroom' psychedelic may ease anxiety, depression

December 1, 2016

'Magic mushroom' psychedelic may ease anxiety, depression

The psychedelic drug in "magic mushrooms" can quickly and effectively help treat anxiety and depression in cancer patients, an effect that may last for months, two small studies show.

Homeopathic teething tablets recalled due to belladonna

November 29, 2016

Homeopathic teething tablets recalled due to belladonna

Three children’s homeopathic products were recalled last week after the company revealed they contain belladonna, an ingredient that can be potentially harmful at large doses.

Teva Pharm to market medical cannabis inhaler in Israel

November 28, 2016

Teva Pharm to market medical cannabis inhaler in Israel

Israel's Teva Pharmaceuticals has partnered with Tel Aviv-based Syqe Medical to market in Israel medical cannabis for pain management that is administered with an inhaler.

Popular aloe vera gels may not contain aloe vera, report finds

November 23, 2016

Popular aloe vera gels may not contain aloe vera, report finds

Store-bought aloe vera may not contain the actual healing ingredient it claims, a Bloomberg investigation of the popular gels has found.