America’s health care cost crisis: what you need to know
Health care in the United States has become a major concern for many people. The cost of seeing a doctor, staying in a hospital,...
Many risky brain-affecting drugs begin from hospitals
Many older adults rely on medications to manage their health, but some drugs can have serious side effects, especially those that affect the brain.
These...
Can you drive safely after cannabis use?
As cannabis use becomes more common in many parts of the world, questions about its safety are becoming more important. One area of concern...
Smoking may increase dementia risk, study shows
Smoking has long been linked to serious health problems, including heart disease, lung disease, and cancer.
Over the years, scientists have also found that smoking...
New method can remove 98% of ‘forever chemicals’ in water
Pollution from PFAS chemicals has become a serious global issue. These chemicals are known for their ability to resist heat, water, and oil, which...
Meningitis still claims hundreds of thousands of lives each year, global study warns
A large international study has revealed that meningitis continues to take a heavy toll on human life, even in a time when modern medicine...
‘Forever chemicals’ may speed up aging in men
Chemicals known as PFAS, often called “forever chemicals,” are now found almost everywhere in the modern world.
They are used to make many everyday products...
Teen cannabis use may follow the same pattern of alcohol use
A new long-term study has revealed an important pattern in how teenagers use cannabis, offering insight into why youth drug trends can suddenly rise...
Nearly one in three people die without essential end-of-life care, study warns
Nearly one in three people in England are dying without the basic care they need in their final days, according to a major new...
Study warns of 1,000-times-stronger-than-morphine opioids at large events
Major celebrations in New Orleans earlier this year may have been accompanied by a troubling rise in the use of powerful synthetic opioids, according...