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Most cannabis products that you can buy legally list the amount of THC they contain. However, if you’re consuming an edible that isn’t packaged, it’s almost impossible to tell how much THC, the psychoactive ingredient, is in food, drink, or smoking products. Generally, the likelihood of experiencing uncomfortable effects is higher if you’re a …
Meghan Leahy, a parenting coach, author, mother of three, who writes the parenting advice column for The Post takes your questions about the all encompassing job we call parenting. Join Meghan on a new day, every other Thursday at 11 a.m. ET, for a live chat to answer questions from parents trying to raise …
The number of children sick in a severe E. coli outbreak in France linked to raw milk cheese has risen to 11. The 11 hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) cases were reported in late 2023. HUS is a severe complication associated with E. coli infections that causes kidney failure. Santé publique France surveillance on HUS …
Last month, my colleague Lauren Sausser told you about the Biden administration’s crackdown on insurance plans’ prior authorization policies, with new rules for certain health plans participating in federal programs such as Medicare Advantage or the Affordable Care Act marketplace. States are getting in on the action, too. Prior authorization, sometimes called pre-certification, requires …
How is your pregnancy due date calculated? To find your pregnancy due date, your healthcare professional starts with the date your last menstrual period began, adds seven days, counts back three months and puts that date in the following year. Or your healthcare team may estimate your due date by simply counting ahead 40 …
Epic, as always, will have a sizable presence at the HIMSS24 Global Conference & Exhibition. The electronic health record developer often leads the way when it comes to innovation, and CIOs and other health IT leaders at hospitals and health systems of all stripes keep their eyes on what the vendor will do next. Healthcare …
The Biden administration announced last week the first 10 prescription medications for which it will negotiate prices under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), including some of the most commonly prescribed drugs for heart disease and diabetes. The IRA, which Biden signed in August 2022, granted the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) power …
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At the heart of this transformative journey lies the profound understanding of the significance of a sit-stand desk. More than just a piece of furniture, it emerges as a catalyst for enhanced health and productivity. The allure of seamless movement, the antidote to sedentary-related ailments, is coupled with the promise of improved posture and …
Abortion medication pills include mifepristone and misoprostol Brigette Supernova / Alamy Abortion pills are as safe and effective when obtained through telehealth services as in doctors’ offices, according to the largest study of telehealth abortions to date. Abortion access is a contentious political issue in the US. In 2021, the US Food and Drug …