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A lack of regulation around CBD, Delta-8 and other cannabinoids could open up consumers to harm. Visit Health Lab to read the full story.A lack of regulation around CBD, Delta-8 and other cannabinoids could open up consumers to harm.

Urinary tract infections are a pain. A doctor explains how to banish them for good. Visit Health Lab to read the full story.

The fast-acting pill, paired with psychosocial treatment, offers a comprehensive treatment plan, but price concerns remain. Visit Health Lab to read the full story.

According to an estimate published in 2015, the global prevalence of dementia was projected to nearly triple between 2015 and 2050, growing from 46 million to over 130 million people globally. And of that worldwide share, 70% of those with dementia will be in low- and middle-income countries. Tackling and ideally preventing dementia requires a global perspective. In this episode, Matt & Donovan speak with Dr. Lindsay Kobayashi, a faculty member in the Department of Epidemiology at the University of Michigan School of Public Health whose research focuses on the social epidemiology of aging from a global perspective. Dr. Kobayashi introduces us to a whole new world of data available to help researchers tackle dementia as a global challenge.

Evidence can help inform fertility care for transgender and gender diverse people who wish to become parents. Visit Health Lab to read the full story

A study explores how to better provide resources to sexual partners of those with STIs. Visit Health Lab to read the full story

For kids with epilepsy, seizures can strike at any time. Here’s what you can do to help.

In this episode of Minding Memory, we dive into the newest FDA-approved drug to treat Alzheimer’s – Lecanemab – with Ohio State University stroke neurologist Jim Burke. Dr. Burke discusses the benefits and drawbacks of the new Alzheimer’s drug and also the paradigm shift of how people (clinicians, patients, and the general population) are thinking about these news Alzheimer’s medications.

The collection of close to 2,000 samples provides an unbiased view of canine genetics.

Researchers look into a drug called proxalutamide as a potential therapeutic for the coronavirus.

A study seeks to determine post surgery outcomes from patients.

The vaccine could stop the spread of SARS-CoV-2 at the point of entry in the upper respiratory tract.

Rapid state law changes mean 1 in 4 youth now live more than 4 hours from the closest clinic that could provide medications and hormones, and 1 in 4 clinics must stop offering this service.

A social media trend inspired by the new film can cause pain and injuries if done for too long.

Researchers hope it will improve diagnosis and treatment, as well as clinical trial enrollment.