Health and Wellness
The messy rules around cannabis use and organ transplants
In 2023, Kentucky joined a growing number of states by passing a law that prohibits the denial of organ transplantation to patients based solely on their marijuana use. This legislation,…
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How The Hospital Industrial Complex Robs Poor Patients
Instead, lawmakers have largely focused on pharmaceutical companies like Johnson & Johnson, who are attempting to bring more transparency to…
Nobel in medicine, remembering Sammy Basso
The Nobel Prize in Medicine for 2024 was awarded to Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun for their groundbreaking discovery of…
Tax, smoke-free legislation and anti-smoking campaigns linked to smoking reduction
Tobacco use remains a significant global health challenge, despite extensive control measures at both national and international levels. Smoking continues…
Black Plastic Items Can Have Cancer-Causing BFRs, New Study Warns
Black plastic items are a common sight in our daily lives, from kitchen utensils to food containers, clothing, and electronic…
Women with sickle cell have higher postpartum sterilization rates| STAT
Sickle cell disease is a genetic illness that disproportionately affects Black Americans and is associated with an increased risk of…
Intimate partner violence strongly tied to child health issues, research shows
A recent study conducted by the Menzies School of Health Research has shed light on the strong link between intimate…
Hurricane Helene’s Unexpected Impact On U.S. Healthcare Delivery
The aftermath of Hurricane Helene’s impact on the Baxter International’s North Cove plant in Marion, North Carolina has sent shockwaves…
How Sammy Basso’s short life changed rare disease research
Sammy Basso, a biologist and spokesperson for the progeria patient community, passed away at the age of 28, leaving behind…