Annie Lennon

1 week ago | labroots.com | Annie Lennon

Legalization of recreational cannabis has preceded a roughly 6% decline in prescription drug claims in the small group insurance market. The corresponding study was published in Health Economics. Many US states early in adopting medical cannabis legislation have since transitioned to permitting recreational use, meaning consumers no longer require a physician to obtain the substance. Recreational cannabis laws are linked to lower frictions, larger markets, and greater consumption.

1 week ago | labroots.com | Annie Lennon

Chronic cannabis use- whether smoked or consumed in edible form, is linked to significant cardiovascular risk. The corresponding study was published in JAMA Cardiology. Legislation for both medicinal and recreational cannabis use has resulted in higher rates of cannabis use.

1 week ago | labroots.com | Annie Lennon

Widely-used antidepressants, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), significantly increased the ability of T cells to suppress tumor growth in various cancer types in mouse and human tumor models alike, found a new study published inCell. "It turns out SSRIs don't just make our brains happier; they also make our T cells happier- even while they're fighting tumors.

1 week ago | medscape.com | Annie Lennon

Supplemental imaging techniques could more than triple cancer detection in dense breasts compared with standard care alone, according to new research. The study, published in The Lancet, found that abbreviated magnetic resonance imaging (AB-MRI) and contrast-enhanced mammography (CEM) could help detect an additional 3500 breast cancer cases per year in the UK. Around 2.2 million women undergo breast cancer screening each year in the UK. Approximately 10% have very dense breasts.

1 week ago | labroots.com | Annie Lennon

Loneliness poses a similar risk to numerous health outcomes as smoking and obesity. Healthcare providers nevertheless overlook social connection as a key factor for physical health, reported a new study published in the Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences. Although much is known about the effects of social connectedness on health, until now, little research has been conducted on how healthcare providers perceive these social determinants of health.