Various Healthy Diets Lower Diabetes Risk Globally
Healthy eating patterns reduce type 2 diabetes risk across diverse ethnic groups worldwide.
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Drinking, Tobacco Use Goes Down, Cannabis Use Rises
New report shows rising marijuana use alongside lower alcohol and tobacco consumption.
FDA Seeks Ban on 7-OH Products
Officials move to restrict 7-OH after rise in overdose incidents.
Understanding the Differences Between Assisted Living, Nursing Homes, and Independent Living
Family members and caregivers play a vital role in assisting loved ones to navigate these choices.
Michigan Set to Receive More Opioid Funds
Michigan to receive millions more from opioid settlements amid funding concerns.
Texas Researchers Develop Long-Acting Overdose Drug
A new drug may block overdoses and reduce relapse in opioid users.
AI Models Often Use Stigmatizing Language
A recent study from Mass General Brigham has examined how large language models (LLMs), a type of artificial intelligence used in healthcare communication, respond to questions about addiction and substance use. The research found that many AI-generated answers contain language that could be harmful or stigmatizing toward people dealing with alcohol or drug-related conditions. This
Desert Berry Extract Shows Promise for Diabetes
Study finds desert berry extract improves blood sugar and insulin function in diabetes.
Study Links Brain Disorders to Fetal Development
Researchers trace mental health risks to early fetal brain gene activity.
Researchers Link ALS Gene Suppression to REST
Researchers find common ALS gene target affected by multiple protein disruptions.