Will Stone
Stories
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Can weed help you drink less? Scientists study how well 'California sober' works
It's trendy in some circles to replace drinking with consuming cannabis. But can it help people with a drinking problem cut back? Scientists set up a bar in the lab to find out.
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Bird flu surges among poultry amid a scaled back federal response
Migrating wild birds are spreading the virus to domesticated flocks, increasing the risk of eventually seeing a human outbreak. Scientists are troubled by the muted federal response.
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Reports of bird flu in farm animals raise concerns about the virus
Cases of bird flu have been reported in farm animals across the country. While there are no human cases, some are concerned the shutdown and cuts to federal resources have us flying in the dark.
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What to watch for during Casey Means' confirmation hearing for surgeon general
While she completed medical school, she never finished residency, and is likely to face tough questions from senators about her qualifications and views on vaccines.
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Antidepressant side effects differ greatly depending on the drug, study finds
Millions of Americans take antidepressants. And like all medication, they come with side effects. Researchers studied 30 different antidepressants and found side effects vary from drug to drug.
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Anti-depressant side effects differ depending on the drug, study finds
Researchers in the U.K. have published a major review of published data on physical side effects related to antidepressants such as changes in weight, blood pressure and heart rate.
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Cannabis blunts back pain in 2 new studies
Millions of Americans use weed to treat chronic pain, but there's little high quality research on whether it works. New findings suggest it can be effective for low back pain, on par with opioids.
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Zone 2 training: Explaining the latest trend in fitness
Zone 2 training is getting a lot of buzz in the fitness world. But what is it and should you care?
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RFK Jr.'s new dietary guidelines could be controversial. Here's what to watch for
The health secretary's affinity for saturated fat and his ire over ultraprocessed foods could influence federal food guidelines, expected out this fall.
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Researchers concerned new U.S. dietary guidelines will overlook harms of alcohol
The federal government is getting ready to release new dietary guidelines, but some researchers are concerned the harmful effects of alcohol will be overlooked.
