Marijuana use: A comprehensive look at health benefits and risks
Introduction
Marijuana, also known as cannabis, is a plant that has been used both recreationally and medicinally for centuries.
The rising trend of legalization in many...
Inhaling menthol may improve cognitive ability in Alzheimer’s disease
Menthol and Cognitive Ability
Researchers from Cima University of Navarra in Spain have found that inhaling menthol can improve cognitive ability in animal models of...
Her husband and her ‘indomitable spirit’ keep her going since a stroke at 43
Cécile Boynton texted Mark, her husband of five months, that she was on her way home from work. They would then head over to...
Heart disease risk linked to two common type 2 diabetes drugs
Two drugs regularly prescribed for treating type 2 diabetes are linked with a heightened risk of heart attack, stroke, heart failure, or amputation, according...
Early-onset colorectal cancer: Warning signs and why they matter
Colorectal cancer is an illness that usually affects older people. But recently, we've seen more young adults diagnosed with this disease.
Researchers at Washington University...
Blood pressure measurement: Why one-size-fits-all approach can be bad
High blood pressure, a major risk factor for heart disease, stroke, and kidney disease, is a leading cause of death in the United States.
Despite...
AI can predict your heart health, study finds
An AI to Predict Heart Function
Coronary heart disease is a leading cause of death globally. Clinicians rely heavily on a procedure called coronary angiography...
Obesity speeds up loss of immunity from COVID vaccines – new research
COVID vaccines are very effective, but for some groups they don’t generate as strong an immune response.
These groups include older adults and people with...
Breast density change over time can predict cancer, study finds
Breast cancer is a major health issue faced by women globally. As a preventive measure, many women, especially those in their middle and old...
AI can detect Parkinson’s disease through speech patterns
Introduction to Parkinson's Disease and AI
Parkinson's disease (PD) is a neurological disorder that causes speech-related issues among other symptoms.
Recently, researchers used artificial intelligence (AI)...