5+ day, 23+ hour ago  (648+ words) When Missouri cannabis regulators recalled hundreds of marijuana vape pens last month, the Kansas City-based manufacturer said the issue was related to "evolving" testing requirements for licensed facilities. But state regulators say the testing rules did not change. And certificates…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (657+ words) The opioid epidemic has claimed thousands of lives in Illinois since it started in the late 1990s. Finally, there's some good news to share. Overdose deaths from opioids are falling sharply, down 35. 6 percent in 2024 from the previous year, according to the…...

4+ mon, 1+ week ago  (103+ words) People who drink cannabis beverages -- that often come in cans, like beer or hard seltzers -- may be consuming less alcohol, according to a recent study from University of Buffalo. More than 60. .. Cannabis drinks may cut alcohol consumption, study finds, as…...

5+ mon, 3+ day ago  (87+ words) Jefferson City News Tribune Jennifer Pallikkathayil is the health and social services reporter. Prior to coming to the News-Tribune, she worked in reporting and editing roles at small newspapers in Iowa and Nebraska. She also worked for nearly a decade…...

7+ mon, 3+ day ago  (628+ words) I have spent my career caring for patients with chronic pain, dementia and other conditions that drain not only quality of life but also the health care system's resources. Too often, I've prescribed medications that are costly and dangerous and…...

11+ mon, 4+ week ago  (34+ words) Oxy Contin maker Purdue Pharma 's $7 billion-plus plan to settle thousands of lawsuits over the toll of opioids will be sent to local governments, people who became addicted to the drug and other. .....

10+ mon, 2+ week ago  (30+ words) WASHINGTON (AP) -- U. S. health officials are warning Americans about the risks of an opioid-related ingredient increasingly added to energy drinks, gummies and supplements sold at gas stations and. .....

9+ mon, 1+ week ago  (35+ words) Sacroiliac joint (SIJ) pain is a common but often overlooked source of discomfort in the lower back and hips. The SI joints, located where the spine meets the pelvis, play a crucial role in connecting. .....

10+ mon, 2+ week ago  (220+ words) Sports injuries can happen to anyone, from competitive athletes to weekend warriors to those just beginning to exercise to improve their health. A setback from a sports-related injury can cause anxiety, especially when it is unclear how long recovery will…...

11+ mon, 15+ hour ago  (484+ words) Press secretary Karoline Leavitt said tests by the White House medical unit showed that Trump has chronic venous insufficiency, which occurs when little valves inside the veins that normally help move blood against gravity gradually lose the ability to work…...