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How Does Assisting with Suicide Affect Physicians
When my mother was in her final months, suffering from a heart failure and other problems, she called me to...
How Mass Incarceration Harms U.S. Health, in 5 Charts
The U.S. incarcerates a higher percentage of its citizens than any other country in the world. There’s little doubt among...
As Marijuana Goes Mainstream, What’s Happening to the Way We Talk About Weed?
For decades, the marijuana industry operated underground, outside the confines of the law. But even though at the federal...
How the Lowly Mushroom Is Becoming a Nutritional Star
Mushrooms are often considered only for their culinary use because they are packed with flavor-enhancers and have gourmet appeal....
Aging: the Natural Stress Reliever for Many Women
While some research suggests that midlife is a dissatisfying time for women, other studies show that women report feeling less...
Daily Photography Improves Wellbeing
Taking a photo each day and posting it online has complex benefits say researchers who say it supports improved wellbeing....
Breast Cancer Places Greater Financial Burden on Black Women
Having breast cancer placed a significantly greater financial strain on black women than white women, according to study by researchers...
Your Shampoo, Hair Spray and Skin Lotion May Be Polluting the Air
Millions of Americans apply personal care products every morning before heading to work or school. But these products don’t stick...
A Hangover Pill? Tests on Drunk Mice Show Promise
“Civilization begins with distillation,” said William Faulkner, a writer and drinker. Although our thirst for alcohol dates back to the...
Why Isn’t Anyone Talking About Vaginal Dryness (Or Doing Anything About It)?
It’s a common problem that only gets worse during the menopause transition; yet, no one wants to talk about it,...
What a Pain: the iPad Neck Plagues Women More
Is your iPad being a literal pain in the neck? The answer is likely yes — especially if you’re a...
Neonics Are Being Ingested by Free-Ranging Animals, U of G Study Finds
Health impacts of neonicotinoids may go well beyond bees, according to a new University of Guelph study. U of G researchers...
Daily Cannabis Use Is on the Rise in American Adults
Cannabis use may be decreasing among teens, but a new study by researchers at Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public...
Normalization of ‘Plus-Size’ Risks Hidden Danger of Obesity, Study Finds
New research warns that the normalisation of ‘plus-size’ body shapes may be leading to an increasing number of people underestimating...