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Teen vaping of cannabis on the rise, study finds

A new study has found that more teenagers in the United States are vaping cannabis-related substances, including THC, CBD, and synthetic cannabinoids (SCs). This trend...

Scientists find vapes help smokers quit better than gum or lozenges

A new study has found that using vapes, also known as vaporized nicotine products (VNPs), can help people quit smoking more effectively than traditional...

Your smartwatch might help stop the next pandemic

Smartwatches have become popular for tracking heart rate, sleep, oxygen levels, and fitness. But scientists are now discovering they might be able to do something...

Nurses speak out: What’s holding back quality care for disadvantaged patients

A new study from the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Nursing has revealed the real-life challenges nurses face when trying to care for patients...

Warning signs that alcohol is killing your liver health

Drinking alcohol might seem like a normal part of social life for many people, but it can cause serious damage to the liver if...

Cannabis use among older adults in the U.S. reaches record

A new study shows that more older adults in the United States are using marijuana than ever before, with 7% of people aged 65...

Swallowing magnets sends hundreds of children to hospital, doctors urge parents to stay alert

Doctors in the UK are warning parents to be extremely cautious when buying toys that contain magnets, after a new study revealed that around...

A universal vaccine for swine, human and bird flu

For decades, getting a flu shot every year has been a routine for many people around the world. Flu viruses change and evolve so...

Bird flu in cats raises fears of a new pandemic

As spring brings the return of migrating birds, experts are raising alarms about the spread of bird flu (H5N1) in cats and its potential...

Study finds big life expectancy differences across U.S. states

A major study led by researchers from Yale School of Public Health (YSPH) has uncovered significant differences in life expectancy across U.S. states and...