Legalized pot tied to rise in young men's suicide attempts (HealthDay)—States that make marijuana a readily available retail item might see an increase in self-harm among younger men, a new study suggests. Mar 22, 2021 2 32
Cancer study highlights racial disparities for patients facing dual diagnoses The COVID-19 and Cancer Consortium (CCC19) published new findings in the Annals of Oncology, showing heightened mortality and racial disparities for patients with cancer diagnosed with SARS-CoV-2 infection. Mar 22, 2021 0 6
Blood pressure successes in Black people may come down to these two things A study of Black Americans who kept their blood pressure healthy as they aged could help pinpoint the best ways to prevent hypertension before it starts. Mar 22, 2021 0 9
Don't let the small stuff get you down—your well-being may depend on it Suppose you drop your morning coffee and it splatters everywhere. Later a colleague drops by to say hello. Do you grumble a testy acknowledgment, or cheerfully greet her? Mar 22, 2021 0 1
Anti-tuberculosis drug can be safely dosed even higher A considerably higher dose of the anti-tuberculosis drug rifampicin is safe and can also lead to a shorter treatment for tuberculosis and less resistance. This is what researchers from Radboud university medical center in ... Mar 22, 2021 0 2
Study finds racial equity in crisis standard of care guidelines There are two simultaneously occurring pandemics in the U.S.: Racism and COVID-19. "These mutualistic pandemics have thrown into stark focus the separate and unequal systems through which people access health care," explained ... Mar 22, 2021 0 2
Researchers explore forensic anthropology's current knowledge with transgendender bodies While transgender and gender-diverse individuals have historically been disproportionately susceptible to violence and homicides, the recent rise in visibility of ongoing trans-focused violence has highlighted how the medical-legal ... Mar 22, 2021 0 4
Researchers identify two drugs that delay bone marrow cancer development Primary myelofibrosis (PMF), a relatively rare but painful type of bone marrow cancer, disrupts the body's normal production of blood cells by causing extensive scarring in the bone marrow. Regrettably, few treatment options ... Mar 22, 2021 0 11
Move your body for five minutes every hour to counteract lockdown inactivity A study which looked at activity levels before and during the COVID-19 pandemic has found lockdown restrictions significantly reduced light activity associated with socializing and work. Mar 22, 2021 0 20
One in 10 older adults have gotten a 'pandemic pet,' poll finds A lot of the attention around "pandemic pets" has focused on families with children getting a cat, dog or other pet in 2020, during a time when many people were learning or working from home. Mar 22, 2021 1 3
