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Columbia business owner raises concerns over new state CBD measure
1+ week, 2+ day 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…...
Kratom poisoning calls have spiked more than 1, 200% since 2015
3+ week, 11+ hour 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…...
Spinal Cord stimulation offers relief for chronic pain patients
8+ mon, 2+ week 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…...
How to care for a senior after surgery
8+ mon, 2+ week 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,…...
Walking more may lower your risk for chronic low back pain by 23%, study suggests
10+ mon, 4+ day 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,…...