Specialists warn about risks of cannabis edibles

As cannabis edibles become legal in more countries, specialists caution potential users and their physicians about the associated risks.

Should America go vegan to ward off obesity and save the environment?

Separate reports from the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine and Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee make the case for Americans to adopt a plant-based diet.

Drink more fluid to cut risk of further kidney stones, say doctors

An increase in fluid intake is among the recommendations the American College of Physicians make in new guidelines to prevent recurrent kidney stones.

French Doctors Close In On Dukan Diet Guru, Dr. Pierre Dukan

The French College of Physicians accuses Dr. Pierre Dukan, the creator of the Dukan diet, of practicing medicine “like a business”, which goes against the its code of ethics, and not taking enough care in his proposals of engaging in personal promotion. Dr…

Alcohol-Free Days Give Liver Time To Recover Say UK Doctors

UK doctors are recommending men and women who drink should have two or three alcohol-free days a week to give the liver time to recover. The Royal College of Physicians (RCP) says the government guidelines should be amended as they imply daily drinking is safe…

Obese Mexican-Americans Lack Diet, Exercise Advice From Doctors

Only half of obese Mexican-American adults receive diet and exercise advice from their physicians, a new study finds, although obesity is on the rise for this group. “Among this obese population, not seeing 100 percent of people receiving advice is discouraging. There is a much higher risk of having negative health consequences,” said Ha Nguyen, Ph.D…