As legal cannabis has expanded around the United States for both recreational and medical use, companies have amassed troves of data about customers and their transactions. People who have applied for medical marijuana cards have had to share particularly personal health data to qualify. For some patients in Ohio who use medical weed, a recent … Read more
Other Hearing Aids to Consider We’ve reviewed dozens of hearing aids, and many of them are good but not great. Here are alternatives to consider: GN ReSound Vivia for $5,000+: ReSound’s new Vivia line of prescription hearing aids are on par in both design (at a svelte 2.56 grams) and quality with the Starkey Edge … Read more
Our stomachs are home to around a hundred trillion bacteria which work together to form our gut microbiome. The “good,” or “friendly” bacteria that reside in our guts are known as probiotics. These microorganisms are key to your digestive system, immune function, and nutrient absorption. When women age and enter their 50s and go through … Read more
When Allison Sandford-Sweatman’s then four-year-old son Griffin was accidentally kicked in the leg by another player, she felt she had no choice but to pull him out of soccer. As a mom to a child with hemophilia, stepping away from sports seemed to be the only way to keep him protected from a life-threatening bleed. … Read more
US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has quietly rescinded several internal policies that were designed to protect some of the most vulnerable people in its custody—including pregnant women, infants, the elderly, and people with serious medical conditions. The decision, outlined in a memo dated May 5 and signed by Acting Commissioner Pete Flores, eliminates four … Read more
Navigating the world of birth control can be overwhelming, especially given the sheer variety of options available today. From hormonal methods like the pill and patch to long-term solutions like IUDs, as well as barrier methods and natural alternatives, the choices can feel endless. Each option comes with its own benefits, potential side effects, and … Read more
For cats who enjoy spending time outside, Feah says that leashed walks are a good option. She also encourages cat owners to consider constructing secure catios or enclosed and covered outdoor areas, to allow the animals to still get fresh air and the sensory stimulation of being outside, but without the risk of contact with wildlife … Read more