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March 16, 2016

Researchers believe disease-fighting beer may be close

Beer lovers may soon have another reason to throw back a pint of their favorite brew, as researchers said they have taken one step closer to crafting a beer that can help fight disease.

March 16, 2016

Mindfulness meditation provides opioid-free pain relief, study says

For the millions of individuals suffering from chronic pain, opioid painkillers seem like the only option.

March 16, 2016

Meet the woman behind Gwyneth Paltrow's 'sex dust'

There’s a mind-altering powder that celebrities and power players in Hollywood can’t get enough of.

March 16, 2016

13-year-old who moved for access to medical marijuana dies

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) -- A 13-year-old medical marijuana advocate who moved from Connecticut to Maine so she could access cannabis to treat a rare form of epilepsy has died.

March 10, 2016

Can cousin of marijuana plant ease NFL's concussion problem?

Former Chicago Bears quarterback Jim McMahon calls himself "old school," including his use of marijuana both during and after his career.

March 9, 2016

Dancing may reduce risk of dying from heart disease

Moderate intensity dancing, like moderate intensity walking, is tied to a lower risk of dying from cardiovascular disease, according to a new study.

March 8, 2016

Canadian couple allegedly tried to treat son's meningitis with herbal remedies before death

A Canadian couple whose son died of meningitis in 2012 allegedly tried to treat the child with home remedies like olive leaf extract and whey protein rather than seek medical attention, CBC News reported.

March 6, 2016

How a quadriplegic guitar player defeated the odds

Musician Ryan “Gooch” Nelson was 18 when a car accident left him paralyzed. Five years later he was diagnosed with leukemia. He shared his story to remind others that no matter what obstacles come your way life goes on

February 25, 2016

Colorado visitors end up in ERs more for pot use than residents

Marijuana is sending visitors to Colorado to hospital emergency rooms at an increasing rate, according to a new study.

February 24, 2016

A good weight loss program is hard to find online

Looking for weight loss programs online might not work very well for people who want a bricks-and-mortar place to go for support shedding excess pounds, a small U.S. study suggests.