Too much cannabis use can triple oral cancer risk
A recent study by researchers at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine found that people with cannabis use disorder (CUD) are...
Brain injuries may cause dementia in older people
A new study has found that older adults who suffer a traumatic brain injury (TBI) are more likely to develop dementia, need home care,...
Why managing high blood pressure in older people is more important than ever
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is very common in older adults. As people age, their risk of developing this condition increases.
It often goes...
RSV vaccines proven safe and effective for older adults and infants
Vaccines for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) are both safe and effective in protecting people most at risk, especially older adults and young children, according...
Soccer heading may harm brain’s outer layer, study finds
Researchers at Columbia University have developed a new brain imaging method that reveals how heading a soccer ball can harm specific areas in the...
You can reverse prediabetes without losing weight, study finds
New research brings hope to people with prediabetes.
It shows that even if they don’t lose weight, they can still lower their risk of developing...
Five things to know about cannabis and psychosis
Cannabis is changing, and experts are learning more about how it can affect mental health. Here are five key facts from the Canadian Medical...
Sleep apnea and high blood pressure work together to harm your health
Sleep apnea and high blood pressure are two common health problems that often affect the same people.
At first, they might seem like two separate...
10 clear warning signs of uncontrolled diabetes you shouldn’t ignore
Diabetes is a health condition that affects how your body turns food into energy.
Normally, your body breaks down food into sugar (glucose) and uses...
How to spot, react to, and prevent heart attacks
Heart attacks remain one of the most serious health problems around the world, taking millions of lives each year.
A heart attack happens when blood...