Archive: 14/12/2018
Are scooters safe? Government scientists study health risks as scooters descend on cities
Narrow, motorized scooters whisking riders around cities like Austin and Los Angeles are meant to alleviate traffic congestion, encourage public transit and offer a cheap transportation alternative.
Dec 14, 2018
Stress in new mothers causes lasting health risks, depending on race, ethnicity, poverty
African-American women undergo more physical "wear-and-tear" during the first year after giving birth than Latina and white women, a consequence that may have long-lasting health effects, according to a study of a diverse ...
Dec 14, 2018
Cannabis-based drug in combination with other anti-spasticity drugs may help to relieve symptoms of motor neuron disease
Oral spray containing two compounds derived from the cannabis plant reduced spasticity compared with placebo in patients already taking anti-spasticity drugs.
Dec 14, 2018
Does diabetes damage brain health?
(HealthDay)—Diabetes has been tied to a number of complications such as kidney disease, but new research has found that older people with type 2 diabetes can also have more difficulties with thinking and memory.
Dec 14, 2018