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Cannabidiol, commonly known as CBD, has seen an extraordinary surge in popularity over the past decade, with millions of people turning to this non-psychoactive compound derived from cannabis for relief from anxiety, pain, insomnia, and a wide range of other conditions. However, new findings from a recent study conducted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are raising fresh concerns about the potential health risks associated with CBD use—specifically its impact on liver function, even at low doses.The study, which forms part of the FDA’s ongoing evaluation of cannabidiol’s safety profile, suggests that some individuals may experience liver damage…

A recent study has brought renewed attention to a troubling reality: children in the United States face a significantly higher risk of premature death than their counterparts in other high-income countries. Despite being one of the wealthiest nations in the world, the United States continues to lag behind when it comes to child health outcomes, a pattern that has persisted for decades but is now the subject of increasing scrutiny.The findings, based on an analysis of child mortality rates across developed nations, highlight a disturbing gap in survival outcomes for children and adolescents. The researchers compared the United States with…

Mental well-being at work includes the emotional, psychological, and social aspects of employees' health within their job setting. In contrast to physical safety, which is frequently regulated and visibly managed, mental health in the workplace has only recently become recognized as an essential element of achieving organizational success and effective human resource management.The Dimensions of Workplace Mental HealthLa salud mental en el lugar de trabajo es compleja. No se limita solo a la ausencia de enfermedades mentales, sino que también abarca experiencias laborales positivas, un sentido de pertenencia y oportunidades de desarrollo. Las dimensiones principales incluyen:1. Psychological Safety Psychological safety…

For almost twenty years, a pair contended with the sorrow of being unable to conceive, dealing with numerous obstacles, medical interventions, and emotional hurdles in their journey to build a family. After 18 years of failed attempts, they at last received transformative news: they were going to have a child. What set this eagerly anticipated triumph apart from their earlier efforts was the application of state-of-the-art artificial intelligence (AI) technology in fertility treatments—providing fresh hope to people and couples globally who encounter similar challenges.Infertility affects millions of people globally, often leaving them with limited options and uncertain outcomes despite advances…

Public swimming pools are a favored option for cooling down, exercising, or enjoying moments with loved ones, especially in the hot season. Nonetheless, lurking beneath the appealing chlorinated surface is a potential health issue that frequently remains overlooked: the existence of pathogens like parasites and bacteria, including Staphylococcus aureus. Although pool water undergoes treatment to minimize the transmission of diseases, not all hazards are eradicated—especially when hygiene protocols are irregularly observed or when swimmers neglect appropriate cleanliness routines.Understanding how these microorganisms enter and persist in pool environments is key to evaluating the true cleanliness of public pools. Factors such as…