Health

Loosening of marijuana policies has led to worse outcomes than many Americans expected

If joint cost $10 instead of $5 it would mean extra money for someone smoking multiple joints a day and may change that person’s behavior

Decades of studies on drug have proved disappointing finding little medical benefit

Third federal government should take action on medical marijuana

In 1995 marijuana seized by Drug Enforcement Administration was around 4 percent THC

Today’s cannabis is far more potent than pot that preceded legalization

Second step should be restrictions on most harmful forms of marijuana

Increases in tobacco taxes have been major reason that its use has declined during 21st century with profound health benefits

Goal is to balance personal freedom and public health

Better approach would acknowledge many people end up worse off when they start to use marijuana more frequently

That could soon increase to $1500 a month

A teacher with family health care coverage pays about $1200 a month

San Francisco Unified had one of the nation’s longest Covid shutdowns

Rising health care premiums had driven many employees to leave the school district

It is always best to get your nutrients from food

Surgeons need to know if their patients take garlic supplements so they can be stopped about 10 days before surgery to prevent excessive bleeding

Evidence on blood pressure and LDL cholesterol benefits is pretty compelling

Describe them as complementary to standard medical care

People with normal cholesterol or blood pressure levels seem less likely to benefit

Data suggest only certain people may benefit