7+ hour, 46+ min ago  (1312+ words) In recent years, you've probably come across stories about kratom, an herbal supplement used by millions of Americans for pain relief and to help manage conditions such as anxiety and depression." While the vast majority of consumers use kratom safely,…...

4+ day, 10+ hour ago  (815+ words) A woman at a Columbus, Ohio nursing home who was suffering from a painful leg fracture, diabetes, and other health problems was dumped by the staff at a homeless shelter because she drank a beer in her room. That's according…...

4+ day, 10+ hour ago  (815+ words) A woman at a Columbus, Ohio nursing home who was suffering from a painful leg fracture, diabetes, and other health problems was dumped by the staff at a homeless shelter because she drank a beer in her room. That's according…...

5+ day, 10+ hour ago  (681+ words) In a major shift in U. S. drug policy, the Department of Justice is legalizing medical marijuana at the federal level by moving it from an illegal Schedule I controlled substance to a less restrictive Schedule III status, which allows for some…...

1+ week, 7+ hour ago  (568+ words) Physical therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and mindfulness are often recommended as non-pharmacological treatments for chronic lower back pain. The World Health Organization even cites them as first-line treatments in a 2023 guideline that discourages the use of most pain medications....

6+ mon, 4+ week ago  (505+ words) A German pharmaceutical company has released the results of two late-stage clinical trials, showing that a cannabis extract called VER-01 significantly reduces chronic lower back pain. The full spectrum extract, derived from cannabis sativa, provided better pain relief to patients…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (597+ words) A new survey of cannabis users in Germany found a significant reduction in their use of painkillers, sleep medications, anti-depressants and other prescription drugs after starting medical cannabis treatment. Over 3, 500 cannabis patients participated in the online survey, published by Bloomwell,…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (1117+ words) (Editor's Note: President Trump has signed an executive order directing his administration to speed up the review of psychedelic drugs. Although the order focuses on treating mental health conditions, psychedelics such as psilocybin mushrooms have shown promise as treatments for…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (1117+ words) (Editor's Note: President Trump has signed an executive order directing his administration to speed up the review of psychedelic drugs. Although the order focuses on treating mental health conditions, psychedelics such as psilocybin mushrooms have shown promise as treatments for…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (459+ words) Cigarette smoking in the U. S. has fallen dramatically over the last few decades, from 45% of the adult population in the 1960s to less than 10% in 2024. The decline was steep and across the board for both men and women, and for every age…...