Monthly Archives: November 2012
More New Drugs a Bad Fit With Grapefruit, Study Finds
By Steven ReinbergHealthDay Reporter MONDAY, Nov. 26 (HealthDay News) — Because of new chemical formulations, prescription drugs that interact badly with grapefruit have more than doubled in number since 2008, yet many doctors seem unaware of this, Canadian researchers report. … Continue reading
1 in 4 in U.S. Starts Drinking Before Turning 21: Report
MONDAY, Nov. 26 (HealthDay News) — Underage drinking in the United States remains a serious public health issue, a new federal government report shows. The analysis of data gathered between 2008 and 2010 from the U.S. National Survey on Drug … Continue reading
Pot Psychosis May Be Gene-Related
TUESDAY, Nov. 20 (HealthDay News) — A new study may help explain why some marijuana users develop psychosis. Scientists have pinpointed a gene variant associated with increased risk of mental impairment related to marijuana use. The growing acceptance of medical … Continue reading
Booze and Your Body: Is Alcohol Healthy?
iStockphoto To drink for your health or not to? Here’s the latest news on the risks and benefits of alcohol: The goodIt strengthens your bones, says a new study from Oregon State University. It fights heart disease. A glass a day in … Continue reading