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abc17news. com > news > missouri > 04/08/2026 > columbia-business-owner-raises-concerns-over-new-state-cbd-measure

Columbia business owner raises concerns over new state CBD measure

3+ week, 1+ hour ago  (497+ words) A small business owner in Columbia claims a sweeping cannabis bill will put him out of business." Ethan Jones dealt with chronic pain issues for six years after going undiagnosed with Lyme disease. Rather than using traditional pain medication, Jones…...

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abc17news. com > cnn-health > 03/27/2026 > kratom-poisoning-calls-have-spiked-more-than-1200-since-2015

Kratom poisoning calls have spiked more than 1, 200% since 2015

1+ mon, 2+ day ago  (913+ words) (CNN) " Calls to poison centers in the United States about the widely available herb kratom increased more than 1, 200% between 2015 and 2025, new research has found. "This data reflects a concerning trend," study coauthor Dr. Christopher Holstege, director of the Blue Ridge…...

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abc17news. com > news > 07/29/2025 > spinal-cord-stimulation-offers-relief-for-chronic-pain-patients

Spinal Cord stimulation offers relief for chronic pain patients

9+ mon, 17+ hour ago  (455+ words) MIAMI, Florida (WFOR) " South Florida patients suffering from chronic pain are finding relief through spinal cord stimulation, a therapy that uses targeted electrical signals to block pain from reaching the brain. The treatment, now being offered at Baptist Health Miami…...

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abc17news. com > news > 07/28/2025 > how-to-care-for-a-senior-after-surgery

How to care for a senior after surgery

9+ mon, 20+ hour ago  (1805+ words) If you're a caregiver for an older adult, you may be concerned about postoperative care. Seniors can take a while to heal because their bodies may be frail. Helping a senior navigate healing after a serious medical procedure, like surgery,…...

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abc17news. com > news > 06/13/2025 > walking-more-may-lower-your-risk-for-chronic-low-back-pain-by-23-study-suggests

Walking more may lower your risk for chronic low back pain by 23%, study suggests

10+ mon, 2+ week ago  (730+ words) By Madeline Holcombe, CNN Getting your steps in is good for your health, but it may also help keep you from being affected by disability later, new research has found. "This is an important finding because walking is a simple,…...