John Ericson

Legalization Of Medical Marijuana Brings Down Homicide, Assault Rates

State crime rates are unchanged or even lowered following legalization of medical marijuana, a new study finds.

Parkers Farm Recalls Listeria-Tainted Cheese And Salsa Sold Nationwide

Minnesota-based food company Parkers Farm Acquisition LLC is recalling salsa, cheese, spreads, peanut butter, and other food items that may be contaminated with listeria.

New App Cuts Drinking Days For Recovering Alcoholics [VIDEO]

The A-CHESS app can help recovering alcoholics reduce their number of risky drinking days following residential treatment programs.

Should Genetic Profiling Be A Staple Of Newborn Screening?

Whole-genome sequencing could alert physicians about a host of genetic risk factors, but a number of ethical issues must first be resolved, a new review claims.

This Is What Happens In Your Brain When You Sleep

The fact that you're asleep doesn't mean your brain stops working. Here's what happens during each of the five stages of sleep.

E-Cigs Don't Help You Quit Smoking (Says One Group Of Scientists)

E-cigarettes do not help you quit smoking, one study finds, but some experts are questioning whether the findings support that conclusion.

Homeopathy Company Recalls Drugs That May Contain Actual Medicine

Homeopathy company Terra-Medica has issued a voluntary recall of drug products that may contain antibiotics.

Lower Back Pain Makes Up One-Third Of All Work-Related Disability

Lower back pain now accounts for a third of all work-related disabilities worldwide, a new study finds.

Medical Marijuana Eases MS Symptoms

Medical marijuana pills and oral cannabis sprays may alleviate some symptoms of MS, but more research may be necessary.

California Chefs Fight To Keep Gloves Off

California's new ban on bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food has come under fire from chefs and restaurant owners who say it will lead to unnecessary waste and disrupt routines.