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Link seen in adults for years, but study shows association in children ages 3 to 6 years

The legalization of the Canadian marijuana market is not associated with increases in rates of cannabis-related psychosis, according to data published in the International Journal of Drug Policy. A team of Canadian researchers examined regional changes in health services use and incidences of psychotic disorders during the months immediately following legalization. (Canada legalized marijuana possession and retail sales in October

Stand your ground laws have proliferated in the years since the shooting of Trayvon Martin, the Black teenager killed in 2012. Research shows the laws have led to an increase in firearm homicides.

A study found hitting the 8,000-step goal just one to two days per week is still associated with a significant reduction in all-cause and cardiovascular mortality.

New research suggests that muscles may fatigue faster and irregular breathing may make exercise feel more difficult for those with long COVID.

The funding landscape remains challenging for female-led digital health companies that are still only getting a small slice of the investment pie. Here’s how three female founders deal with these challenges. 

Does MS cause pain? Should people with MS exercise? Many common beliefs about MS aren’t true, but here we separate fact from fiction.