A new study shows drinking 32 ounces of an energy drink in a short time-span may increase blood pressure and the risk of electrical disturbances in the heart.

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https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2019-05/aha-edm052419.php

https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/full/10.1161/JAHA.118.011318

A new study of patients with autism spectrum disorders, 18 years old and under, suggests that medical cannabis appears to be a well-tolerated, safe and effective option to relieve symptoms. More research is planned.

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https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2019-01/aabu-mcr013119.php

https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-018-37570-y

CBD reduces craving and anxiety in people with heroin use disorder according to a new Mount Sinai study.

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https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2019-05/tmsh-crc051519.php

The fourth trimester refers to the crucial three to six-months after birth when many of the physical, psychological, emotional, and social effects of pregnancy continue.

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https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2019-05/uouh-olc050619.php

https://www.acog.org/Clinical-Guidance-and-Publications/Committee-Opinions/Committee-on-Obstetric-Practice/Optimizing-Postpartum-Care

A University of Michigan national poll focuses on children's street smarts, including bike, skateboard, scooter and road safety.

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https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2019-05/mm-u-n1i051519.php

https://one.nhtsa.gov/people/injury/pedbimot/bike/KidsandBikeSafetyWeb/index.htm

Z-Pak tied to potentially fatal heart rhythm.

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https://www.fda.gov/drugs/drug-safety-and-availability/fda-drug-safety-communication-azithromycin-zithromax-or-zmax-and-risk-potentially-fatal-heart#tabs-1

https://www.drugs.com/mtm/zithromax-z-pak.html

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https://www.rospa.com/road-safety/advice/pedal-cyclists/sharing-the-road-together-drivers-cyclists/dutch-reach/

https://www.bikeleague.org/content/does-your-state-do-dutch-reach

https://www.nhtsa.gov/road-safety/bicycle-safety

Melanoma, the deadliest skin cancer, can be sneaky in regards to location and color.

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https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2019-05/ji-ftt050719.php

https://www.cancer.org/cancer/melanoma-skin-cancer.html

http://www.cmaj.ca/content/191/19/E535

Morning coffee is essential for many people looking to kick start their day. But how much coffee a day is too much?

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https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2019-05/uosa-aco051019.php

https://academic.oup.com/ajcn/article-abstract/109/3/509/5369955?redirectedFrom=fulltext

https://www.eatright.org/health/wellness/preventing-illness/benefits-of-coffee

A new study finds a mother’s diet rich in nuts during the first trimester of pregnancy - appears to improve brain development in the child.

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https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2019-05/bifg-mnc050319.php