In States With Legal Medical Pot, Teen Use Is Down
The longer medical marijuana had been legal, the less likely teens were to use pot. WebMD Health
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Guys, Can You Give Us 40? It May Show Heart Health
Men in their 40s who can do more than 40 push-ups at a time have a 96 percent reduced risk of heart attack, stroke and heart disease compared with men who did 10 or fewer. WebMD Health
Hands Don’t Spread HPV, Study Finds
“Just because we detect HPV DNA in the hand doesn’t necessarily mean the viral particles are viable or that there is enough to cause an infection,” the study’s lead author says. WebMD Health
Ohio Teen Gets Himself Vaccinated, Inspires Others
As he began to get various vaccinations, media reports about him multiplied, and so did the requests for information and guidance, questions and comments. WebMD Health
1 Hour of General Anesthesia Safe for Infants
Among more than 700 infants in seven countries, the researchers didn’t find any measurable neurodevelopmental or behavioral problems up to the age of 5. WebMD Health
Osteoporosis Often Missed in Elderly Men
Osteoporosis is a serious condition for men, too. After breaking a hip, the risk of illness and death is greater among men than women, researchers said. WebMD Health
Physical Shows Trump is Obese But in Good Health
Last year the 72-year-old, 6-foot 3-inch Trump weighed 239 pounds, but in a year he has gained 4 pounds and is now 243 pounds. That puts him at a body mass index of 30.4, which crosses the 30 BMI clinical threshold for obesity. WebMD Health
Does Bullying Start at Home?
Bullying was more likely to occur in families with three or more children, and the eldest child or older brothers were more often the bullies. Female children and younger children were more often targeted. WebMD Health
Your Valentine May Bring You Better Sleep
If you can have a good relationship, you probably have good interpersonal skills. And if you get along well with your partner, you’re probably less likely to get into a fight with your boss or a friend. WebMD Health
Is There a Right Time for Sex After Childbirth?
There’s really no one-size-fits-all time for resuming sexual activity. The six-week guideline seems widely accepted, but researchers were not able to find evidence to support it. WebMD Health