Living near a noisy road can be hazardous to your health. Researchers analyzed data for over 8 million people living in London. They found deaths were 4 percent more common among adults who lived in areas with noisy daytime road traffic. Doctors say the noise can increase blood pressure, cause sleep problems and stress. SOURCE – London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine/MedDay/CBS
Dietary guidelines
Researchers in Boston are calling for new federal dietary guidelines that place no restrictions on total fat consumption. The article published in JAMA says evidence shows eating foods rich in healthy fats like nuts and fish can protects against heart disease. SOURCE – Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts/MedDay/CBS
Medical marijuana
A new study shows that most medical marijuana edibles are mislabeled. Researchers at Johns Hopkins found the product labels often over or understate the potency. They say patients who consume the products could suffer overdosing side effects including extreme psychotic reactions. SOURCE – Johns Hopkins Medicine/MedDay/CBS
