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Kentucky to accept medical marijuana dispensary applications

U.S. News // 4 hours ago

Kentucky to accept medical marijuana dispensary applications

June 27 (UPI) -- Kentucky is opening applications for medical marijuana licenses in the state Monday, with businesses being able to open by July 1, 2025.

Walgreens to close 'underperforming' U.S. stores

U.S. News // 8 hours ago

Walgreens to close 'underperforming' U.S. stores

2 die as U.K. health officials investigate hundreds of E. coli cases nationwide

World News // 8 hours ago

2 die as U.K. health officials investigate hundreds of E. coli cases nationwide

Bright light at night may increase risk of diabetes

Health News // 10 hours ago

Bright light at night may increase risk of diabetes

Staying fit may decrease men's risk of ALS

Health News // 11 hours ago

Staying fit may decrease men's risk of ALS

Staying fit and getting moderate levels of exercise may lower men's chances for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) in later life, new research shows.

'Magic mushrooms' most popular hallucinogen in United States

Health News // 12 hours ago

'Magic mushrooms' most popular hallucinogen in United States

The popularity of psychedelic mushrooms now far outpaces that of other mind-altering drugs such as ecstasy (MDMA), according to a new report.

Migraine med might stop 'rebound' headaches as well

Health News // 12 hours ago

Migraine med might stop 'rebound' headaches as well

New research suggests that a medication commonly used to prevent migraines may also help fend off rebound headaches.

Meat alternatives might be healthier for heart than meat

Health News // 1 day ago

Meat alternatives might be healthier for heart than meat

Even though plant-based meat alternatives are ultra-processed, they still may be healthier for your heart than traditional meat is, a new review finds.

Study warns of drug-resistant fungi found in compost, soil, flower bulbs

Health News // 1 day ago

Study warns of drug-resistant fungi found in compost, soil, flower bulbs

A tough-to-treat, drug-resistant fungal infection may be as close as your local garden center, new research shows.

Study recommends testing for COVID-19 two days after symptoms

Health News // 1 day ago

Study recommends testing for COVID-19 two days after symptoms

The COVID-19 virus, or rather people's immune response to it, has changed and it might be prudent to wait a couple days after symptoms start before taking a COVID test, researchers report.

Cortisol appears to play role in tough-to-treat diabetes

Health News // 1 day ago

Cortisol appears to play role in tough-to-treat diabetes

About 1 in 4 people (24%) with tough-to-treat Type 2 diabetes have elevated cortisol levels, researchers found.

Obesity may be more harmful in children born underweight

Health News // 1 day ago

Obesity may be more harmful in children born underweight

Low-birth-weight newborns have a higher risk of health complications if they become obese as children, a new study has found.

Mom's smartphone use might affect baby's language development

Health News // 1 day ago

Mom's smartphone use might affect baby's language development

Mothers tend to speak less to infants when they're on their smartphones, a new study finds.

CDC warns of increased dengue fever risk in U.S. as worldwide cases soar

Health News // 2 days ago

CDC warns of increased dengue fever risk in U.S. as worldwide cases soar

June 25 (UPI) -- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a health advisory Tuesday, warning of increased dengue fever risk in the United States as cases of the mosquito-borne virus hit record numbers around the world.

WHO: Drugs and alcohol killed more than 3M people worldwide in 2019

Health News // 2 days ago

WHO: Drugs and alcohol killed more than 3M people worldwide in 2019

June 25 (UPI) -- The use of drugs and alcohol killed more than 3 million people around the world in 2019 with men accounting for the most deaths, the World Health Organization reported Tuesday.

Finland to be world's first nation to administer bird flu vaccine

Health News // 2 days ago

Finland to be world's first nation to administer bird flu vaccine

June 25 (UPI) -- Finland will become the world's first nation to administer bird flu vaccinations stating next week, the nation's health officials announced Tuesday.

Summer COVID-19 cases rising across America

Health News // 2 days ago

Summer COVID-19 cases rising across America

As scorching summer temperatures drive Americans indoors and millions travel for vacations and family gatherings, COVID-19 infections are again climbing, U.S. health officials warned Monday.

Wegovy may benefit heart failure patients beyond weight loss

Health News // 2 days ago

Wegovy may benefit heart failure patients beyond weight loss

Weight-loss drugs like Wegovy can improve symptoms in heart failure patients, a new clinical trial shows.

CBP, FDA agents confiscate $1.08M worth of illegal vaping pens from China

U.S. News // 2 days ago

CBP, FDA agents confiscate $1.08M worth of illegal vaping pens from China

June 25 (UPI) -- U.S. Customs and Border Protection said on Tuesday that its agents in Chicago seized 53,700 electronic nicotine delivery systems, or vaping pens, from China worth $1.08 million in violation of the Food, Drug and Cosmetic

Daily aspirin still popular among Americans despite risks

Health News // 2 days ago

Daily aspirin still popular among Americans despite risks

Many Americans continue to take a daily aspirin despite a change of guidelines from the American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association in 2019.

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