USPS cuts could pose harm if mail-order meds delayed, study says

(HealthDay)—Delayed mail delivery due to a push from the White House and others to slash spending and services could have enormous consequences for Americans who depend on the U.S. Postal Service for access to urgently needed prescription medications, a new study warns. “We found that among those who rely exclusively on mail-order pharmacies, about half […]

‘Trigger warnings’ may do more harm than good, study finds

Trigger warnings are meant to alert trauma survivors about unsettling text or content that they might find potentially distressing. But these words of caution at the start of films or books may provide no help at all—and might even hamper a traumatized person’s ability to grapple with deep psychological scars, a new study reports. “We […]

Study: Public health campaigns can do better on cannabis harm reduction

Harm reduction strategies have proven effective for use of opioids, alcohol, and tobacco products. University at Buffalo and University of Michigan researchers say harm reduction techniques also have potential for cannabis users—but first, public health practitioners and organizations need to do a better job of making cannabis users aware of those strategies. Researchers assessed harm […]

Here’s a bitter pill to swallow: Artificial sweeteners may be doing more harm than good

A $2.2 billion industry to help people lose weight through artificial sweeteners may be contributing to type 2 diabetes, according to researchers from the University of South Australia. A recently published review led by UniSA Professor Peter Clifton reveals that people who use low-calorie sweeteners (LCS) are more likely to gain weight, the exact opposite […]