Individuals with cannabis use disorder (CUD) are over three times more likely to develop oral cancer within five years than those without the condition. The corresponding study was published in Preventive…
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Unwanted pregnancies surge with alcohol, but not with cannabis, study finds
A new study has found that, among women with a high desire to avoid becoming pregnant, those who drank heavily had a 50% higher risk of becoming pregnant than those who drank moderately or not at all. In contrast, participants who used cannabis…
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Alcohol Use, Sober Curiosity, And Recovery In College Mental Health
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Before the start of each academic year in higher education, there appears to be questions from incoming students and their families about how much do college students drink alcohol. According to the…
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Can You Play Golf With A Bad Back? A Neurosurgeon’s Practical Guide
JERSEY CITY, NJ – AUGUST 25: Tiger Woods falls to the ground in pain after hitting his second shot on the 13th hole during the final round of The Barclays at Liberty National Golf Club on August 25, 2013 in Jersey City, New Jersey. (Photo by…
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Just Seeing A (Fake) Sick Person Can Activate Your Immune System
We have all experienced the phenomena of seeing a disturbing or disgusting image that makes us feel physically ill. When the human brain processes certain types of visual images, it can send neural signals to our bodies that result in us feeling…
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Plasmid Purification Techniques for Manual and Automated Solutions
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SIGN INManual and automated plasmid purification methods each have their distinct approaches. Manual…
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As Shared Decision-Making Ails, AI May Save This Human Interaction
Shared decision-making is ailing, but artificial intelligence may force it onto the doctor-patient agenda
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Shared decision-making between doctors and patients may be “the pinnacle of patient-centered care,” but three new medical journal…
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Novel Therapy Combats Symptoms of Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is a chronic and severe neurological disorder which disorients an individual’s perception of reality. Consequently, this affects how patients think, feel, and behave. Currently, schizophrenia…
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Why Do Immunotherapies Not Always Work?
Immunotherapy has revolutionized the way physicians treat patients. Interestingly, this form of therapy redirects the immune system toward the disease or pathogen. As a result, the body builds a robust immune…
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Are you really allergic to penicillin? A pharmacist explains why there’s a good chance you’re not − and how you can find out for sure
Imagine this: You’re at your doctor’s office with a sore throat. The nurse asks, “Any allergies?” And without hesitation you reply, “Penicillin.” It’s something you’ve said for years – maybe since childhood, maybe because a…
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