Health
Swiss to lift ban on medical use cannabis
The Swiss government on Wednesday decided to lift the ban on cannabis for medical use from August 1.
Jun 22, 2022
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Health
Harmful effects of e-cigarettes
The Norwegian Institute of Public Health (NIPH) was commissioned by the Ministry of Health and Care Services (HOD) to assess whether the use of e-cigarettes containing nicotine can be harmful to health. The report is based ...
Jun 1, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Got health goals? Research-based tips for adopting and sticking to new healthy lifestyle behaviours
New Year's resolutions are an annual ritual of setting intentions for self-betterment, and health behavior goals—such as improving healthy eating and physical activity—are among the most popular. Unfortunately, failing ...
Jan 3, 2022
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Medical economics
Hearing aid coverage could be 'transformational'
About half of all Americans older than 60 and two-thirds older than 70 have some degree of hearing loss, according to Johns Hopkins University researchers. Many older people cannot afford the prohibitive price of hearing ...
Nov 15, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Louisiana lifts mask mandate amid sharp drop in COVID cases
Louisiana is ending its statewide indoor mask mandate after emerging from its latest and worst coronavirus spike of the pandemic and seeing a sharp decline in new COVID-19 infections, Gov. John Bel Edwards announced Tuesday.
Oct 27, 2021
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Health
Bad vibrations for motorbike couriers
The e-commerce sector has led to a massive increase in the number of motorcycle couriers criss-crossing our city streets every day delivering packages and food to countless destinations. A new experimental investigation into ...
May 24, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Italy reduces quarantine for UK travellers
Italy will allow passengers from the United Kingdom, Austria and Israel to undergo a shorter, five-day quarantine on entering the country under new regulations that take effect on Tuesday.
Apr 5, 2021
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Medical research
Opioid script changes mean well, but have left some people in chronic pain
Chronic pain affects about 3.4 million Australians. Internationally, almost one-third of people with chronic non-cancer pain take opioids to manage their condition.
Mar 10, 2021
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Self-awareness can drive behavior change, reprogram the brain's reward system
For many people, the new year marks a demarcation line for a fresh start, when they set goals for better health or greater productivity. But changing behavior isn't easy and can sometimes lead to harsh self-criticism, says ...
Jan 7, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Restaurants reopen in parts of Europe, but diners remain scarce
Restaurants and cafes began reopening in parts of Europe and Central Asia on Monday after weeks of closures—but despite new safety measures, wary diners stayed away in many cities.
May 18, 2020
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