More than a quarter of U.S. adults suffering from chronic pain have turned to using cannabis to manage their discomfort, according to a new study published in JAMA Open Network. Researchers at Michigan Medicine surveyed 1,661 adults last spring with chronic pain who lived in one of the 36 states with active medical cannabis programs…
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These are the best cities for keeping New Year’s resolutions
Story at a glance People in Seattle, San Francisco and Scottsdale, Ariz., are the most likely to keep their New Year’s resolutions, according to a new WalletHub report. WalletHub researchers ranked 182 U.S. cities in the report by likelihood of its residents sticking to New Year’s goals with cities like Salt Lake City, Utah, and Overland…
Risk advisory firm unveils top threats of 2023
Some of this year’s top global risks include inflation, higher energy prices and water stress, according to a top political risk consulting firm. However, “rogue Russia” is the number one risk facing nations, industries, and institutions in 2023, according to the Eurasia Group’s annual risk report released on Tuesday. “A humiliated Russia will turn from global…
Restricted abortion access linked to increased suicide risk in younger women
Restricted abortion access is associated with heightened suicide risk among younger women, according to a new study. Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania and the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia conducted an analysis using state-level data from the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention on adult women from 1974 to 2016. Study crafters incorporated laws restricting reproductive…
NYC subway ridership surpasses 1 billion for first time since 2019
The New York City subway carried over 1 billion people this year, marking a major milestone in the Big Apple’s pandemic recovery. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) announced that the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) served its billionth customer for the year on Tuesday morning. “We have been working hard to bring customers back by…
Chaotic winter travel causes NCAA referee to miss final game of his career
Pac-12 Conference football referee Michael Mothershed missed working the last game of his career after his flight was canceled due to inclement weather over the holiday weekend. Mothershed was scheduled to referee his last game, the Quick Lane Bowl in Detroit, Mich., before beginning retirement on Monday, according to OutKick. But the nearly…
Mediterranean diet linked to lower risk of preeclampsia in pregnancies
Story at a glance New research shows a diet rich in vegetables, fruits, nuts and seafood could help lower women’s chances of developing serious pregnancy complications. A study published Thursday in JAMA Network Open claims that women who conceive while following the Mediterranean diet have a “significantly” lower risk of developing preeclampsia during their…
Why you should be careful with that eggnog
Story at a glance It’s that time of year when drinking heart-stoppingly creamy eggnog at all times of day is—almost—acceptable. While eggnog is the traditional holiday go-to drink in many U.S. households, there are some risks with imbibing in the sweet, sometimes boozy, dairy-based beverage. The drink is made by mixing milk, sugar, cream, nutmeg and…
Here are the 10 worst cities for package theft
Story at a glance The Bay Area is the worst place for package theft, according to a new report. A SafeWise report released Wednesday ranks cities across the country based on the frequency that residents reported parcels and packages stolen from their front porches or stoops. The home security analysis website said in a…
Much of the U.S. will experience the coldest Christmas in decades
Story at a glance A massive snowstorm right before Christmas will cause temperatures to plummet to frigid lows across most of the U.S. The National Weather Service predicted that a major storm system will bring gusty winds and blizzard conditions to most of the Midwest and Great Lakes area starting on Wednesday and lasting until Friday….