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·August 26, 2025·4 min read

High-THC Cannabis Linked to Psychosis and Addiction

A systematic review of nearly 100 studies found that high-THC cannabis products are linked to negative mental health outcomes, particularly psychosis, schizophrenia, and cannabis use disorder. While some therapeutic research hinted at benefits for anxiety and depression, results were inconsistent and often showed potential harm.

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·February 6, 2024·4 min read

PCOS Linked to Higher Suicide Risk

A comprehensive study involving over 18,000 women has uncovered a startling correlation between polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and an increased risk of suicide attempts, with PCOS patients being 8 times more likely to attempt suicide than those without the condition. The study draws from the Taiwanese nationwide database, spanning from 1997 to 2012, to highlight the urgent need for mental health and suicide risk assessment in women diagnosed with PCOS.

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·August 29, 2022·3 min read

Drinking Black Tea May Be Associated With Lower Mortality Risk

Drinking two or more cups of black tea per day moderately reduces mortality risk, researchers report.

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·May 30, 2022·5 min read

Sweetened and Unsweetened Coffee Consumption Associated With Lower Death Risk

Those who drink sweetened coffee daily are up to 31% less likely to die within a 7-year follow-up than non-coffee drinkers. Those who drank unsweetened coffee were 21% less likely to die.

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·September 14, 2020·4 min read

Turmeric Supplement More Effective Than Placebo for Osteoarthritis Knee Pain

An extract of turmeric is more effective than a placebo at reducing pain in those with knee osteoarthritis. Following 12 weeks of exposure to the extract, people reported less pain than those taking a placebo.

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·May 14, 2020·4 min read

Evidence Does Not Support Chloroquine or HCQ Use Alone or in Combination with Azithromycin as Prophylaxis for COVID-19

Researchers find no beneficial evidence to support the use of chloroquine or hydroxychloroquine, either used alone or in combination with azithromycin, for the treatment of COVID-19.

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·March 30, 2020·3 min read

COVID-19 found in sputum and feces samples after pharyngeal swabs are negative

COVID-19 was found in sputum up to 39 days, and feces up to 13 days after pharyngeal swabs were negative in recovered patients.

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·April 30, 2019·3 min read

Poor sense of smell associated with nearly 50% higher risk for death in 10 years

Poor olfaction is correlated with higher long-term mortality in older adults, particularly in those with good health at baseline. Dementia, Parkinson's disease and weight loss may be possible drivers for the higher mortality rates, but around 70% of cases are unexplained.

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·April 26, 2019·3 min read

MMR vaccine and autism link debunked again: MMR vaccine reduces ASD risk in subgroup of girls

Another new study refutes claims of a link between the MMR vaccine and autism. The study reports no link has been found between MMR and an increased autism risk, even in children with other risk factors for ASD. Researchers also reported, in a subgroup of girls, the MMR vaccine reduced the risk of autism by between 16% and 21%. No link was found between other vaccinations, such as Hib and DTaP, and an increased risk of ASD.