Some cannabis products look like popular snacks, and it is confusing
Scientists from NYU found that some cannabis edibles look remarkably like popular snack foods and may be easily confused for them.
These "copycat" edibles also...
US Alzheimer’s cases will nearly triple by 2060, study finds
Scientists from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that By 2060, almost 14 million Americans will suffer from Alzheimer's disease, a...
These 5 diseases attack your language areas in brain
Scientists from Northwestern Medicine found that there are five different diseases that attack the language areas in the left hemisphere of the brain that...
Mental illness linked to higher death risk in heart disease
Scientists from the the University of Birmingham found that compared to the general population, people with severe mental illness, including schizophrenia, have a higher...
Making healthy choices could reduce Alzheimer’s risk
No effective treatment for Alzheimer's disease exists, even though more than 5 million Americans have it.
But what if there was a way to reduce...
New York City parents reluctant to vaccinate young children for COVID-19
Scientists from CUNY found that almost 40% of New York City parents are hesitant to vaccinate their young children for COVID-19.
The research is published...
‘Bad’ blood cholesterol: What you need to know
Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance that your body needs for good health, but in the right amounts.
Unhealthy levels of cholesterol can lead to...
How doctors detect spread of colon cancer
Colon cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the colon.
After colon cancer has been diagnosed, tests are...
Gut feelings about gastritis: When your stomach’s sick
Your stomach lining has an important job. It makes acid and enzymes that help break down food so you can extract the nutrients you need.
The lining...
Your smartwatch can track your response to COVID-19 vaccine
Scientists from Scripps Research found how data from wearable sensors, such as smartwatches and fitness bands, can track a person's physiological response to the...