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Review of Medical Cannabis Use Finds Little Evidence of Benefit
To treat their pain, anxiety and sleep problems, millions of Americans turn to cannabis, which is now legal in 40 states for medical use. But a new review of 15 years of research concludes that the evidence of its benefits is often weak or…
Chinese medical team offers free medical care in Botswana's second largest city
GABORONE, Dec. 12 (Xinhua) -- The 17th batch of the Chinese medical team in Botswana on Friday conducted a free medical outreach at an industrial community in Francistown, the country's second largest city. At least 55 people, including local staff…
New courses to plug West Midlands medical technology skills gap - BBC News
Image source, West Midlands Combined Authority A set of new qualifications have been devised to help plug a skills gap in medical technology. Higher Technical Qualifications (HTQs) are designed to support people in the West Midlands to enter…
Illinois becomes 12th state to provide medical aid in dying for the terminally ill
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Illinois residents with terminal illnesses may choose to end their lives on their own terms under a law Gov. JB Pritzker signed Friday. The Medical Aid in Dying act takes effect in September 2026 to give the Illinois…
Android could soon track your medical symptoms in Health Connect
Rita El Khoury / Android Authority Google is redesigning Health Connect's settings to place connected apps front and center while streamlining the overall menu layout. A new grouped view for “App access” will allow you to grant or…
Man's extreme energy drink habit leads to concerning medical discovery, doctors say
Eight energy drinks per day may lead to serious health consequences, recent research suggests. A relatively healthy man in his 50s suffered a stroke from the overconsumption of unnamed energy beverages, according to a scientific paper published in…
Pritzker signs 'medical aid in dying' bill amid religious opposition
CHICAGO (Capitol News Illinois) - Gov. JB Pritzker signed a law Friday that will allow terminally ill adults in Illinois to take life-ending medication prescribed by physicians. The controversial bill overcame strong opposition from religious…
The FDA Rarely Forces Manufacturers to Recall Dangerous Medical Devices, Watchdog Report Finds
The Food and Drug Administration rarely uses its authority to pull dangerous medical devices off the market and is so poorly staffed that it's sometimes unable to make sure companies are taking critical steps to protect patients during health…
CalvertHealth Medical Center Receives $13,400 Grant From Dunkin' Joy In Childhood Foundation
PRINCE FREDERICK, Md. — The Dunkin' Joy in Childhood Foundation, the charitable foundation supported by Dunkin', presented a grant to CalvertHealth Medical Center on Dec. 10 for $13,400. The grant will help provide new gaming carts to the…
Maple Leafs Best D-Man Could Be Out a While: Medical Expert
The Toronto Maple Leafs lost a tough game to the San Jose Sharks on Thursday night, 3-2. The loss was bad enough. The Leafs blew a 2-1 lead in the dying minutes of the third period. Then, lost the game in overtime on a mildly controversial goal.
'Seat imbalance, fee structures, competitive salaries,': Parliamentary panel pushes for overhaul in medical education
The Committee specifically flagged the seat distribution problem, pointing out that while some states are saturated with medical colleges, others fall severely short of the national average of 75 MBBS seats per million population. The Committee…
Illinois becomes 12th state to provide medically assisted suicide for the terminally ill
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Illinois residents with terminal illnesses may choose to end their lives on their own terms under a law Gov. JB Pritzker signed Friday. Legalized medically assisted suicide takes effect in September 2026 to give the…
Sandoval Regional Medical Center enhances surgeries with robotic technology
Sandoval Regional Medical Center enhances surgeries with robotic technology Robot technology used in general and orthopedic surgery DRIVING, CRASHES AND DEATHS. THE SANDOVAL REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER NOW HAS TWO SURGICAL ROBOTS HELPING THEM IN THEIR…
The Thousandth St. Denis Medical Ad On Peacock Finally Wore Me Down So I Begrudgingly Watched It
As someone who relies heavily on her Peacock subscription to watch The Office whenever the mood strikes (which is often), I admit that it takes some effort and the right mood for me to stray to some of the other content on the streaming platform.
Chief Medical Officer pushes to protect public health
Councils in Wales have welcomed the CMO's annual report, ‘Reflecting on our Health', which places public protection services at the heart of a prevention-first approach to improving health. The report highlights the vital contribution of…
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