Archive: 27/04/2016
Norovirus is tragically common
Noroviruses are among the most common pathogens causing disease in humans. They are the most common cause of gastroenteritis globally and gastroenteritis is one of the most common ailments afflicting humans. Their role as ...
Apr 27, 2016
Opinion: How limiting women's access to birth control and abortions hurts the economy
Reproductive health isn't just about abortions, despite all the attention they get. It's also about access to family planning services, contraception, sex education and much else.
Apr 27, 2016
Synthetic cannabinoids versus natural marijuana—a comparison of expectations
An article entitled "Comparison of Outcome Expectancies for Synthetic Cannabinoids and Botanical Marijuana," from The American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse, studied the expected outcomes of both synthetic and natural ...
Apr 27, 2016
Risk of drug abuse lower for teens prescribed stimulant medications early in life
Teens who take prescribed stimulant medications such as Ritalin, Adderall, Concerta and methylphenidate within a medical context early in life are at lower risk for developing substance use problems in adolescence, according ...
Apr 27, 2016
Study uncovers social-status stigma surrounding pregnancy issues
For years, researchers have found the social stigma surrounding infertility has negative health implications for women experiencing it and can serve as both a visible and invisible hardship.
Apr 27, 2016
Drug policy expert discusses how to overcome the global drug problem
The United Nations General Assembly recently convened a special session on drugs, marking its first meeting on the topic since 1998. As part of the proceedings, Northeastern University drug policy expert Leo Beletsky spoke ...
Apr 27, 2016