Thursday 2 May 2019

A Closer Look at Naturally Derived Drugs

cannabidoil and marijuana

The director of the FDA’s Office of Pharmaceutical Quality talks about drugs that come from natural sources, how they’re classified, and how their quality is controlled.



from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2J7ZFcG

A Simple Fix for Nearsightedness

girl with glasses smiling

What's the best thing parents can tell their children to help prevent myopia, or nearsightedness? "Go outside and play,” a researcher says.



from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2Wml31Q

Diet Sodas May Not Help Kids Cut Calories

soda

On any given day, one in five American youngsters don't drink any water at all, the Penn State researchers found.



from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2WkblwX

Top Executives of Insys, an Opioid Company, Found Guilty of Racketeering


By GABRIELLE EMANUEL and KATIE THOMAS from NYT Health https://nyti.ms/2JaibBn

The Very Real Risk of Using Baby Walkers

baby in walker

A recent study says about 2,000 babies visit emergency rooms each year with walker-related injuries; an injury research expert warns about their dangers.



from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2DIPGqU