Daily cannabis use linked to 44% higher risk of asthma, study find
As cannabis becomes more widely legalized and socially accepted, many people see it as a safer alternative to tobacco.
But new research suggests that inhaling...
One in three young adults skip the dentist—why it’s a growing public health crisis
Almost one in three young adults in the United States did not visit the dentist in the past year—and experts say that’s more than...
Smoking raises diabetes risk across all types, study finds
Smoking is well known to harm health in many ways, and new research has now confirmed that it also increases the risk of type...
Why flu hits older people harder
Older adults often get much sicker from the flu than younger people, and now scientists have discovered an important reason why.
A new study published...
Why some flu viruses are more dangerous than others
Most people who catch the flu experience a few days of fever, fatigue, and coughing before recovering.
But certain strains of influenza A viruses can...
Tiny air pollutants linked to millions of deaths worldwide
The air we breathe may be causing more harm than we thought.
According to new research involving scientists from McGill University, tiny air pollutants known...
Why many chronic pain patients stop using medical cannabis within a year
Medical cannabis is often seen as a promising option for people living with long-term pain, but new research suggests that its benefits may not...
Hair styling products may release billions of harmful nanoparticles into your lungs
Every morning, millions of people use hair sprays, gels, and creams to style their hair with flat irons, curling irons, or blow dryers.
But a...
Aircraft toilets could help track the spread of deadly superbugs
Antimicrobial resistance, often called AMR, is considered one of the world’s most dangerous health threats.
Superbugs—bacteria that no longer respond to antibiotics—are spreading across the...
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...