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☆ Using marijuana during pregnancy may heighten risk for baby
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-16 | by ( Sandee Lamotte | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

The vast majority of marijuana use was during the first three months of pregnancy, the study found, and it was predominantly recreational rather than medical. A 2020 study found that women who used weed during pregnancy were 1.5 times more likely to have a child with autism. However, mothers using marijuana during pregnancy were 2.6 times more likely to give birth to a baby with a low birth weight, which can contribute to difficulties in eating, gaining weight and fighting infection. Indeed, the study also found that infants born to moms using marijuana were 2.5 times more likely to need to be admitted for intensive care. A warning for pregnant peopleAny woman using marijuana who discovers she is pregnant should immediately discuss the issue with her doctors, experts say.

Persons: CNN —, ”, Maryam Sorkhou, “, ” Beth Bailey Organizations: CNN, CNN — Infants, University of Toronto, National Institute on Drug, US Centers for Disease Control, Central Michigan University’s College of Medicine, American College of Obstetricians Locations: United States, Canada, Mount Pleasant

☆ Common pesticides in food reducing sperm count worldwide, study says
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-15 | by ( Sandee Lamotte | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

Sperm concentration is a measure of sperm per milliliter of semen, while sperm count is the millions of sperm in the entire ejaculate. However, sperm concentration “is an important measure of sperm quality for comparing men across studies because it adjusts for variability in semen volume,” Perry said. Animal studies have shed light on how these pesticides may impact sperm, according to the study. “Sperm is an incredibly sensitive endpoint when it comes to overall health for men,” Perry said. In their 2023 Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce, researchers found 210 different pesticides on the 12 foods.

Persons: ”, Melissa Perry, ” Perry, Alexander Pastuszak, “, Tatiana Maksimova, It’s, Alexis Temkin, ” Temkin, “ Steer Organizations: CNN, Pesticides, College of Public Health, George Mason University, US Centers for Disease Control, The University of Utah School of Medicine, Environmental, Produce, US Food and Drug Administration Locations: Fairfax , Virginia, Salt Lake City

☆ Eating a lot of ultraprocessed food linked to developing multiple health issues, including cancer
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-14 | by ( Sandee Lamotte | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

CNN —Eating higher amounts of ultraprocessed food raises the risk of being diagnosed with multimorbidity, or having multiple chronic conditions such as diabetes, heart disease and cancer, a new study found. “This paper reports a 9% increase in risk of multimorbidity to be associated with higher intake of ultraprocessed food,” Sanders said in a statement. In the United States, a 2019 study estimated some 71% of the food supply may be ultraprocessed. Sugary and artificially-flavored drinks and ultraprocessed meats like hot dogs were significantly linked to the development of ccancer and other disease. When ultraprocessed foods were examined by subgroups, not all appeared to be associated with developing multiple chronic conditions, said lead author Reynalda Córdova, a postdoctoral student in pharmaceutical, nutritional and sport sciences at the University of Vienna.

Persons: ”, Helen Croker, Tom Sanders, ” Sanders, Ian Johnson, ” Johnson, Heinz Freisling, Duane Mellor, Mellor, ” Mellor, Reynalda Córdova, ” Córdova, Freisling Organizations: CNN, Cancer Research Fund, King’s College London, Quadram Institute Bioscience, International Agency for Research, Cancer, Food and Agriculture Organization, United Nations, NOVA, Aston Medical School, University of Vienna Locations: Norwich, United Kingdom, Europe, United States, Birmingham, “

☆ Cutting 1 teaspoon of salt works as well as blood pressure meds, study finds
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-11 | by ( Sandee Lamotte | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

CNN —Cutting 1 teaspoon of salt from your diet each day can lower your top blood pressure reading just as much as a typical hypertension medication, even if you don’t have high blood pressure, a new study found. Wirestock/iStockphoto/Getty ImagesNearly half of all Americans live with high blood pressure, according to the American Heart Association. Compared to the high-sodium diet, blood pressure on the extremely low-salt diet dropped 8 millimeters of mercury. “Compared to their normal diet, people reduced their blood pressure by about 6 millimeters of mercury, about the same effect you’d see for a first-line blood pressure medication,” Allen said. “Taste bud adjustment takes a little bit longer, but the blood pressure improvements are pretty quick,” she added.

Persons: ”, Norrina Allen, ” Allen, Andrew Freeman, Freeman, bouillon, “, Allen, ” Freeman, Dietitians Organizations: CNN, American Heart Association, Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine, World Health Organization, Jewish Health, National Library of Medicine Locations: Denver

☆ Best ways to counter the harmful effects of sitting, according to research
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-10 | by ( Sandee Lamotte | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

CNN —Sitting too much may send you to an early death, likely from chronic diseases such as obesity, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease and more, according to research. “The question is, if you have a restorative or recharging sleep, is that better than sitting on the couch eating and watching TV? While the study found swapping sitting for sleep improved health, benefits were not equal, the authors said. More vigorous exercise is best, but standing, walking and even sleeping is better than just sitting, experts say. “Since most songs average at least 3 minutes, you can dance off the negative impact of too much sitting.

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☆ Reducing pesticides in food: Major food manufacturers earn an F grade
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-08 | by ( Sandee Lamotte | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +11 min

“Pesticide exposure during pregnancy may lead to an increased risk of birth defects, low birth weight, and fetal death,” the American Academy of Pediatrics stated. “Exposure in childhood has been linked to attention and learning problems, as well as cancer.”Yet pesticide exposure is widespread, even for chemicals that were banned years ago by federal agencies. In the 2023 Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce — a list of nonorganic produce with the most pesticides — researchers found 210 different pesticides on the 12 foods. In addition, consumers can ask food companies to “release the actual test results of pesticide concentrations in their products,” said EWG’s Temkin. “Food companies have not been publishing such data, instead relying on generalities,” she said via email.

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☆ Marijuana use raises risk of heart attack, heart failure and stroke, studies say
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-06 | by ( Sandee Lamotte | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

CNN —Older adults who don’t smoke tobacco but do use marijuana were at higher risk of both heart attack and stroke when hospitalized, while people who use marijuana daily were 34% more likely to develop heart failure, according to two new non-published studies presented Monday at the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions in Philadelphia. “You need to treat this just like you would any other risk factor (for heart disease and stroke), and honestly understand the risks that you were taking,” he said. Heart failure doesn’t mean the heart has stopped working, but that the heart isn’t pumping oxygenated blood as well as it should, according to the AHA. At the end of the study, researchers found people who reported daily marijuana use had a 34% increased risk of developing heart failure, compared to those who reported never using marijuana. Also called atherosclerosis, CAD is the most common type of heart disease, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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☆ What are the symptoms of bipolar disorder?
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-02 | by ( Douglas Wood | Sandee Lamotte | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

Signs of bipolar disorder: ManiaWhen a person with bipolar disorder is “up,” they are often euphoric — intensely happy, excited and full of energy — but unusual irritability can also be part of the swing, according to the Mayo Clinic. Signs of bipolar disorder: Major depressionThe polar opposite of the manic side of bipolar disorder are the periods of depression, often severe or “major” depression that can cause significant problems at work, school, home and in relationships. Different types of bipolar disorderThere are several types of bipolar disorder, which differ by how symptoms present, according to the Mayo Clinic. A long-term study called the Systematic Treatment Enhancement Program for Bipolar Disorder has found that people “taking medications to treat bipolar disorder are more likely to get well faster and stay well if they receive intensive psychotherapy.”Is bipolar disorder genetic? For example, researchers found that bipolar I disorder is genetically similar with schizophrenia, while bipolar II disorder shares more genetic similarity to major depression.

Persons: Taylor Tomlinson, ” Tomlinson, “ Taylor Tomlinson, Jason Mendez, Mayo, ” NAMI Organizations: CNN, CBS, Netflix, Mount Sinai, National Alliance, Mental, Mayo Clinic, Psychiatric Genomics Consortium Locations: Mount, New York City, Mayo

☆ Sweet spot for HRT may reduce dementia risk by nearly a third, study says
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-02 | by ( Sandee Lamotte | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

Just how harmful or helpful hormone replacement therapy may be also depends on the type of hormones that are prescribed, especially at older ages. Estrogen-only hormone therapy can be prescribed if the uterus has been removed via hysterectomy. Scientists are developing a new generation of hormone replacement called selective estrogen receptor modulator, or SERM. Scientists are working on new forms of hormone replacement therapy that go directly to the brain, thus making them safer for menopausal women. In addition, some women are not candidates for hormone replacement therapy, perhaps due to family history, heart conditions or clotting disorders.

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☆ High mobile phone use may impact sperm count, study says
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-01 | by ( Sandee Lamotte | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

CNN —Male sperm count has fallen by more than 50% globally in the last 50 years, leaving researchers scrambling to understand why. The men also had a 30% higher risk for a low sperm concentration, a less important measure of sperm count in a milliliter of semen. On the positive side, researchers found that as phone technology improved over the 13 years of the study, the impact on sperm count began to ease. As cell phone usage climbed, sperm count dropped, with the lowest levels among men using their phone 20 or more times a day. The greatest association between low sperm count and concentration and phone use were between 2005 and 2007.

Persons: ”, Allan Pacey, Alison Campbell, Campbell, Alexander Pastuszak, Pastuszak, Luis Alvarez, ” Pacey, “, it’s, ” Pastuszak Organizations: CNN, University of Manchester, Mobile, “, The University of Utah School of Medicine, California Department of Public Health Locations: United Kingdom, Salt Lake City

☆ Counting time instead of calories also controls blood sugar and belly fat
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-27 | by ( Sandee Lamotte | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

“Controlling blood sugar is more important for those with type 2 diabetes, but losing weight (specifically visceral fat) usually leads to better blood sugar control,” she added. However, there was no loss of lean muscle mass in the new study, Varady said. “I definitely lost weight when I did it,” said Weiss, who is affiliated with the Cardiovascular Research Institute at the University of California, San Francisco. Cavan Images/Cavan Images RF/Getty ImagesEveryone is differentThe best route to weight loss can differ from person to person, experts say, which is one reason why there are so many dietary options. Time-restricted eating is right for some, but not for others, Katz said.

Persons: ”, Krista Varady, Varady, ” Varady, “, David Katz, Katz, ” Katz, Ethan Weiss, Weiss, ” Weiss, they’re Organizations: CNN —, University of Illinois, A1C, True Health Initiative, Cardiovascular Research, University of California Locations: University of Illinois Chicago, San Francisco, Cavan

☆ Common contaminants linked to accelerated weight gain in children
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-19 | by ( Sandee Lamotte | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

The research network aims to examine the lifetime impact of exposure in the womb to chemical contaminants in air, water and food. Both DDT and HCB contamination in people occurs “mainly through bioaccumulation in the food chain via fish, fish products, meat (and) dairy products,” Montazeri said. The July 2022 report also found PFAS exposure was sufficiently associated with decreased infant and fetal growth as well as decreased antibody response to vaccines in both adults and children. Pregnant people can take steps to reduce their exposure to various chemicals in commercial products, food and water. “Phthalates and phenols come from plastics and personal care products,” Montazeri said.

Persons: ”, Parisa Montazeri, “, Montazeri, Leonardo Trasande, HCB, ” Montazeri, Trasande Organizations: CNN, Barcelona Institute, Global Health, BMI, NYU Langone Health, Environmental, US Centers for Disease Control, CDC, US Environmental Protection Agency, National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, Medicine, Getty, NYU’s Grossman School of Medicine, National Sanitation Foundation Locations: Spain, United States, PFAS

☆ Mediterranean diet and exercise reduce dangerous belly fat, study says
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-18 | by ( Sandee Lamotte | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

In addition to a loss of overall body fat, participants in the study lost dangerous visceral belly fat, which could lead to diabetes, heart disease and stroke. If visceral fat is about 10% of your body’s total fat mass, that’s normal and healthy, according to the Cleveland Clinic. Too much visceral fat, however, can create inflammation, contributing to chronic disease. A lower-calorie Mediterranean diet could include proteins such as salmon, chicken breast and tuna, as well as fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, legumes and olive oil. However, “only participants from the intervention group decreased grams of visceral fat mass,” while visceral fat mass remained unchanged in the control group, according to the study.

Persons: ”, David Katz, Katz, Walter Willett, Harvard T.H, “, Willett, Gunter Kuhnle, ” Kuhnle, Christopher Gardner, ” Gardner Organizations: CNN, True Health Initiative, Cleveland Clinic, Harvard, of Public Health, Harvard Medical School, JAMA, University of Reading, Stanford Prevention Research, Nutrition Studies Research Locations: Chan, Boston, Spain, United Kingdom, California

☆ Hot flashes are more dangerous than previously thought
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-27 | by ( Sandee Lamotte | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

Welcome to the hot flashes and other symptoms of approaching menopause — an experience experts say about 75% of women will share if they live long enough. Intense hot flashes could indicate an increased risk of Alzheimer's and heart disease in the future, new research found. The women were also fitted with sweat monitors to record their hot flashes on one of those nights. Frequent moderate to severe hot flashes can often last seven to 10 years, on average, and less frequent or severe hot flashes can last even longer, according to experts. “A lot of people actually underreport their hot flashes, saying they’re not having many when they really are,” Faubion said.

Persons: Peter Dazeley, ”, Stephanie Faubion, Faubion, Rebecca Thurston, “, Thurston, ” Faubion, they’ve, Thurston’s, they’re, Mary Carson Organizations: CNN, Bank, Getty, Mayo, Specialty Clinic, “, University of Pittsburgh’s Pitt Public Health, University of Pittsburgh Locations: Philadelphia, Jacksonville , Florida

☆ Artificially sweetened ultraprocessed foods linked to depression in women, study finds
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-20 | by ( Sandee Lamotte | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

CNN —Eating greater amounts of ultraprocessed food and drinks, especially if those items are artificially sweetened, may be linked to the development of depression, according to a new study. Ultraprocessed foods include hot dogs, sausages, French fries, sodas, store-bought cookies, cakes, candies, ice cream and many foods containing artificial sweeteners. For one, there is a known link between ultraprocessed foods and chronic inflammation, Chan said. For example, studies have linked ultraprocessed foods colorectal cancer in men and heart disease and early death in both men and women. In addition, the study is observational, which means that researchers can only find an association between the onset of depression and the intake of ultraprocessed foods.

Persons: ” Gunter Kuhnle, ”, Andrew T Chan, Daniel K, Harvard T.H, Chan, Kuhnle, ” Marion Nestle, Paulette Goddard, ” Chan, David Katz, ” Katz, ” It’s, Katz, It’s, Paul Keedwell, Keith Frayn, Frayn, ” Frayn Organizations: CNN, University of Reading, Harvard Medical School, Harvard, of Public Health, Massachusetts General Hospital, New York University, ” Association, JAMA, Nurses, True Health Initiative, Royal College of Psychiatrists, BMI, University of Oxford Locations: Chan, Boston, Massachusetts, McDonald’s

☆ 1 in 4 people who eat healthy meals blow it on snacks, study says
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-15 | by ( Sandee Lamotte | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

By choosing ultraprocessed and sugary snacks, 1 in 4 of us may be undoing all the benefits of healthy eating, according to a new study. More than 90% of adults in the United States report eating one or more snacks on any given day. In the United Kingdom, where the study was done, some 47% of participants ate two snacks a day and 29% of people snacked even more often. Over 25% of the study participants reported eating healthy main meals and snacking on highly processed food and sugary treats that can increase hunger, the study found. Make healthy choices when eating snacks as well as meals to maintain your health properly, experts say.

Persons: ”, Sarah Berry, David Katz, Katz, Zoe, Harvard T.H, ” Katz, “ Organizations: CNN, King’s College London, True Health Initiative, European, of Nutrition, Tufts University, Harvard, of Public Health, BMI Locations: United States, United Kingdom, Chan, Boston, Spain, Sweden

☆ Near-death experiences tied to brain activity after death, study says
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-14 | by ( Sandee Lamotte | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

Many people see a bright light during their near-death experiences, experts say. “This latest report of persistent brain waves after cardiac arrest has been blown out of proportion by the media. “That is, those patients who had near-death experiences did not show the reported brain waves, and those who did show the reported brain waves did not report near-death experiences,” Greyson told CNN via email. Greyson, who was not involved in the new study, is the coeditor of “The Handbook of Near-Death Experiences: Thirty Years of Investigation.” He and cardiologist Dr. Pim van Lommel, a Dutch researcher and writer on near-death experiences, submitted comments to the journal to publish alongside the new study. It’s correct that the study was not able to match electrical activity with a near death experience in the same patient, Parnia said.

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☆ Bad habits of night owls may lead to type 2 diabetes, study says
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-11 | by ( Sandee Lamotte | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

While researchers found significant associations between developing diabetes in night owls who worked during the day, they did not find an association for night owls who went to work later in the day or worked overnight shifts. One published in June found night owls were more likely to die early, mostly due to bad habits they developed when they stayed up late, such as drinking and smoking. A 2022 study determined night owls were more sedentary, had lower aerobic fitness levels and burned less fat at rest and while active than early birds. Night owls were also more likely to be insulin-resistant, a precursor to diabetes. Night owls have higher levels of visceral body fat in the abdominal region, a key risk factor for type 2 diabetes and heart disease.

Persons: ”, Sina Kianersi, ” Kianersi, Kianersi, Bhanu Prakash Kolla, ” Kolla, that’s, “, chronotype, Tianyi Huang Organizations: CNN, Brigham, Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Center for Sleep Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Internal, Nurses, BMI, Women’s Locations: Boston, Rochester , Minnesota

☆ Covid apathy and fatigue are real. Here’s how to cope
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-07 | by ( Sandee Lamotte | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

“One of the responses to stress is to freeze — to stop living in your tracks. “I think there is also a societal PTSD connected to Covid — we were not designed to watch humans suffer,” she said. There is no shame in getting help.”How to fight your Covid apathyStuck in idle? There are also tools you can use to stop stress in its tracks. “The booster has been updated to provide immunity to many of the newer Covid strains that are circulating,” he said.

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☆ Serious traffic accidents due to marijuana use rise after legalization, study finds
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-06 | by ( Sandee Lamotte | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

Documented marijuana-related traffic accidents that required treatment in an emergency room rose 475% between 2010 and 2021, the study found. Just after Canadian legalization in 2018, when marijuana stores and products were limited, researchers found a 94% increase in emergency room visits, Myran said. Car crashes involving weed were serious. Another issue is the rising potency of cannabis, Myran said. Canada’s lower-risk cannabis guidelines recommend not driving for at least 6 hours after using cannabis and avoiding cannabis and alcohol together.

Persons: ”, Daniel Myran, Myran, Marco Solmi, ” Myran, “, Solmi, —, ” Solmi, Robert Page II, Page, I’m, ” Page Organizations: CNN, University of Ottawa, Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, JAMA, Traffic, NHTSA, Research, Highway, Transportation Safety Administration Locations: Canada, United States, Colorado

☆ ADHD may increase risk of anorexia, major depression, PTSD and suicide, study says
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-05 | by ( Sandee Lamotte | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

Our study suggests that both ADHD and major depressive disorder are risk factors for suicide attempt,” Freuer said in an email. Instead, “the increased risk for anorexia nervosa can be attributed entirely to ADHD,” Freuer said. Researchers looked for a link between ADHD and seven mental health conditions: anorexia nervosa, anxiety, bipolar disorder, major depression, PTSD, schizophrenia and at least one suicide attempt. “Also on the list are Tourette syndrome, obsessive compulsive disorder, depression, substance use disorders, eating disorders, learning disabilities and sleep dysfunction,” he added. Both children have the same biological disorder — ADHD — but different environments will uncover different symptoms such as anxiety or depression, Greenblatt said.

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☆ How marijuana impacts pain, sleep, anxiety and more, according to the latest science
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-30 | by ( Sandee Lamotte | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

CNN —Are you using — or considering using — marijuana to help with anxiety, pain, muscle spasms, nausea during pregnancy, poor sleep and more? It can also be triggered by “sleep deprivation, certain prescription medications, and the misuse of alcohol or drugs,” according to the National Institute of Mental Health. Where marijuana can helpAreas in which marijuana has been shown to help include seizures disorders, muscle spasms, chronic pain and sleep — but only for certain people, the study found. “Overall, cannabis was effective in improving pain across multiple measures of pain across different populations, he said. However, there is “no evidence cannabis improves sleep in the general population.”And no one suffering from any of these conditions should self-medicate with cannabis, Solmi stressed.

Persons: ”, Marco Solmi, ” Solmi, Carol Boyd, Robert Page II, Page, Solmi, ” Page, “, ” Young, Cinnamon Bidwell Organizations: CNN, University of Ottawa, Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, Center, Drugs, University of Michigan, US Food and Drug Administration, National Institute of Mental Health, University of Colorado Locations: Canada, Ann Arbor, University of Colorado Boulder

☆ Marijuana users have more heavy metals in their bodies
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-30 | by ( Sandee Lamotte | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

CNN —Users of marijuana had statistically higher levels of lead and cadmium in their blood and urine than people who do not use weed, a new study found. Marijuana users also had 22% higher cadmium levels in their blood than non-users, and 18% higher levels in their urine, Sanchez said. “Our study wasn’t able to tease apart whether or not self-reported cannabis users were using medical or recreational cannabis, so we can’t say definitively if medical cannabis users specifically had higher metal levels,” she said. Heavy metals aren’t just in marijuana — tobacco smokers are exposed to even more types of toxins. While that’s good news for the environment, it’s worrisome for marijuana users.

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☆ Using both medical and recreational marijuana raises risk of addiction disorder
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-29 | by ( Sandee Lamotte | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

CNN —Developing cannabis use disorder is relatively common in Washington state, one of the first states to fully legalize cannabis, and can even occur in people who only use medical marijuana, according to a new study. “There’s a perception that people who are using marijuana for medical reasons have a lower risk of a cannabis use disorder,” said lead author Gwen Lapham, assistant professor at Kaiser Permanente Bernard J. Tyson School of Medicine in Seattle. In addition, using both medical and recreational weed led to a more severe addiction than using medical marijuana alone, the study revealed. There are no current FDA-approved medications to treat cannabis use disorder, Lapham said, so behavior-based treatments or specialty addiction centers are the rule. A 2021 study found cannabis use disorder rose from 17.7% before marijuana was legalized in Canada to 24.3% after legalization.

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☆ It may be time to break out the masks against Covid, some experts say
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-23 | by ( Sandee Lamotte | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

“And since the masks that are most effective are N95 that are now readily available, that’s the kind of mask you should wear,” he added. But the agency doesn’t make a broad recommendation for everyone to adopt masks. Morris Brown College in Atlanta announced a return to mandated physical distancing and masks just one week after classes started in August. And pediatricians are poised for the typical return-to-school surge in all kinds of respiratory illness, whether colds, flu or Covid. “The virus is always lurking, waiting for openings, so I think Covid is just going to be a bit of a roller coaster, probably forever,” Wachter said.

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