Cannabis compounds could reverse disease affecting one-third of adults

Cannabis compounds could reverse disease affecting one-third of adults

Compounds found in cannabis could provide a new roadmap for treating the world’s most common chronic liver disorder, according to a study released by the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. The research, published in the British Journal of Pharmacology, found that cannabidiol (CBD) and cannabigerol (CBG) significantly reduced liver fat and improved metabolic health in experimental models. CBD … Read more

Nearly one-third of Americans admit they don’t know what a ‘healthy plate’ of food looks like: survey

Nearly one-third of Americans admit they don’t know what a ‘healthy plate’ of food looks like: survey

Nearly a third of Americans admit they have no idea what a “healthy plate” looks like (29%), according to new research. A survey of 2,000 adults explored some of the misconceptions around nutrition, finding that these misunderstandings are numerous.  According to respondents, fruit and vegetables should take up a combined total of 38% instead of … Read more

One-Third of Maternal Deaths Occur Long After Delivery, Study Finds

One-Third of Maternal Deaths Occur Long After Delivery, Study Finds

During a recent five-year period, a substantial portion of maternal deaths in America — almost one-third — took place more than six weeks after childbirth, at a time when most new mothers think they are in the clear, researchers reported on Wednesday. The study, published in JAMA Network Open, is one of the first to … Read more