Earlier this year, the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Addiction (NIAAA) conducted a study on the prevalence of “marijuana use disorder” or “Cannabis use disorder” (CUD). The study revealed that up to 6 million Americans –...
Every component of the human body is complex, from the tiniest cell to the largest organ (which, by the way, is your skin). However, no organ is more complicated than the brain. This three-pound organ houses billions of neurons that guide thought,...
Having your son or daughter taken away from you is every parent’s worst nightmare. However, child protection agencies have the authority to remove children from households if it is determined that the child’s health and safety are in jeopardy. ...
Open up your medicine cabinet and take out a bottle of Aspirin, Tylenol, Motrin, or Advil. Flip it over, and you should see an expiration date printed on the bottom or the side near the cap. Like foods and beverages, most medications are felt to have...
Unlike medical marijuana in Massachusetts, which is obviously rather regulated, hemp seed oil is a household product you can easily find at just about any major retailer. In fact, you can even find hemp seed products at your local Walmart. But what is hemp...
Millions of Americans live with high cholesterol, which can increase the risk of developing heart disease, developing peripheral artery disease, or having a stroke – all of which are potentially life-threatening. Research is being conducted to determine...
