Health
Middle-aged found to be as sedentary as pensioners
Most middle-aged office workers now spend as much time sitting down as older pensioners, according to a report.
Jun 27, 2017
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Health
Vaping cannabis may expose users to carcinogenic compounds
New research shows that the agents commonly mixed with cannabis oil for vaping can also produce cancer-causing compounds when heated. The effect is similar to the potential health risks linked to cigarette smoke and agents ...
Jun 12, 2017
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Pediatrics
Grandparents who practice outdated health myths may pose safety threat on grandchildren
Many grandparents raising their grandchildren practice outdated health and parenting myths that could potentially pose serious risks to young children, according to illuminating new research by a Northwell Health pediatrician.
May 4, 2017
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Risk of psychosis from cannabis use lower than originally thought, say scientists
The research, published in the journal, Addiction, also showed for the first time that there is sufficient evidence to demonstrate that for patients who already have schizophrenia, cannabis makes their symptoms worse.
Apr 20, 2017
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Health
Egyptian women say doctors don't discourage female genital cutting
More Egyptian women are seeking the opinions of physicians on whether their daughters should undergo female genital cutting, which is illegal in the country, but they say doctors don't advise against the procedure.
Aug 26, 2016
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Health
Advocating for raising the smoking age to 21
Henry Ford Hospital pulmonologist Daniel Ouellette, M.D., who during his 31-year career in medicine has seen the harmful effects of smoking on his patients, advocates for raising the smoking age to 21.
Oct 22, 2015
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Pediatrics
Opinion: Devices in schools and at home means too much screen time for kids
Since the 2008 "Digital Education Revolution", when the government funded laptops for secondary school students, there has been a growing impetus to increase young people's screen time both in school and for homework at home.
Aug 17, 2015
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Pediatrics
Teens using e-cigs more prone to take up smoking
(HealthDay)—Teenagers who use electronic cigarettes may be more likely to smoke the real thing, new research suggests.
Jul 27, 2015
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Health
'Safer' replacements for harmful chemical in plastics may be as risky to human health, studies suggest
According to a new series of studies out of NYU Langone Medical Center, two chemicals increasingly used during manufacturing to strengthen plastic wrap, soap, cosmetics, and processed food containers have been linked to a ...
Jul 8, 2015
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Health
Evidence that electronic cigarettes are effective for smoking cessation long-term is lacking
There is little reliable evidence that electronic cigarettes are effective for long-term smoking cessation, according to a new analysis of the currently available research which was presented at the 2015 American Thoracic ...
May 17, 2015
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