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Trump reclassifies marijuana, impacting Texas medical cannabis industry
SAN ANTONIO — President Donald Trump has reclassified marijuana under federal law, a move industry leaders say could have long-term implications for Texas' growing medical cannabis program. President Trump signed an executive order this week…
Rob and Michele Reiner's cause of death released by medical examiner
The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner has released reports stating the cause of death of the film director Rob Reiner and his wife, the photographer Michele Singer Reiner. Both are listed on the organisation's website with the cause given as…
Common dental health issue may hint at more dangerous medical condition
There is growing evidence that gum disease (periodontal disease) and heart disease may be connected, especially when it comes to plaque building up in arteries and the risk of major cardiovascular events. The American Heart Association (AHA)…
Trump Admin Moves Against Transgender Youth Care, Faces Medical Criticism
Trump administration health officials announced on Thursday (local time) that the federal government will block transgender care to children by targeting hospitals and doctors that provide it, CNN reported. New proposed rules would prohibit…
How diabetes medications may influence cancer risk and progression
Diabetes, particularly Type 2 Diabetes (T2DM), has been linked to an increased risk of various cancers, including liver, colorectal, and breast cancer. While glycemic control and weight management are crucial in managing diabetes, emerging evidence…
Dr. Vivien Suttorp named Alberta's permanent chief medical officer of health
A longtime medical officer in southern Alberta is now the province's top doctor. The Alberta government announced Thursday that it has named Dr. Vivien Suttorp the province's chief medical officer of health — the first person appointed to…
President Trump reclassifies marijuana, making it easier for medical use
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday that reclassifies marijuana as a Schedule III drug. It was previously a Class I drug, which is in the same category as heroin and LSD. By doing so, the federal government now recognizes…
Cannabis reclassification could reshape medical research, taxes and dispensary operations
Cannabis is no longer classified alongside drugs like heroin at the federal level, thanks to an executive order signed by President Trump Thursday. NBC Chicago's Christian Farr takes a look at the local impact.
SHINee's Key breaks silence over illegal medical treatment controversy
SHINee ‘s Key has addressed the controversy surrounding him receiving alleged illegal medical procedures from a woman known as the ‘injection aunt'. READ MORE: Key – ‘Hunter' review: camp and chaos collide on this…
Scientists Are Working On Medications That'll Help You Maintain Muscle During Weight Loss
There are two drugs, currently in clinical trials, aiming to help patients lose weight with minimal muscle loss. Since muscle loss is common with weight loss in general, and muscle plays a big role in overall health, this could be major. These…
CPI protests PPP model for new medical colleges, calls it 'dangerous'
The Communist Part of India (CPI) has strongly denounced the decision of the Chandrababu Naidu government to run 10 new government colleges under the Private Public Partnership (PPP) model, calling it a 'dangerous move.' Participating in a protest…
18,000 Delawareans getting early holiday gift - $18.8M in medical debt relief
What are journalists missing from the state of Delaware? What would you most like WHYY News to cover? Let us know. More than 18,000 Delawareans will get some welcome news in the mail in the days before Christmas. Their old medical debt has been…
Trump Signs Order to Reclassify Marijuana, Opening Door to Expanded Medical Research
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday that could reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug and open new avenues for medical research, a major shift in federal drug policy that inches closer to what many states have done. The…
How cutting trans medical training could hurt Texas patients
Kelly Marshall remembers a time when health providers in Texas treated transgender people like mental health patients, misdiagnosed them with other conditions, misgendered them, or refused to treat them because they lacked the specialization.
'Captivating' medical drama branded 'ultimate comfort TV' lands new UK streaming home at Netflix
Freddie Highmore's beloved medical drama The Good Doctor has just found a new streaming home in the UK. The long-running series, which originally aired between 2017 and 2024, will be available to Netflix subscribers based in the UK from 1 January…
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