More people will die from fungal diseases globally, study finds
Fungal diseases, often overlooked, are now recognized as a major health threat worldwide. A recent study has revealed that the number of people dying...
Cannabis use linked to 300% higher death risk in people with high blood pressure
A group of scientists from Georgia State University recently made a startling discovery. They found that using marijuana could increase the risk of dying...
This new app can help people with liver disease quit alcohol
Researchers from UCL and the Royal Free Hospital have developed a mobile app named AlcoChange, which is showing promising results in helping patients with...
Many dead patients are still on electronic health records, study finds
A startling discovery was made in a research letter published in JAMA Internal Medicine.
In a study at the University of California, Los Angeles, it...
Young cannabis users have high psychosis risks, study finds
Recent research highlights a concerning trend among young marijuana users, even after experiencing episodes of psychosis.
The study, led by Neely Myers, director of the...
Smoking can shrink the brain, study finds
A new study, published in Biological Psychiatry: Global Open Science, has brought to light a concerning effect of smoking: it causes the brain to...
You can walk away from smoking, study shows
For those looking to kick the smoking habit in the new year, there's encouraging news from a recent study.
Scientists in Innsbruck have discovered that...
American adults express concern over ‘tripledemic’ of respiratory illnesses
A recent health survey by the University of Pennsylvania has revealed that over a third of American adults are apprehensive about the possibility of...
More older Americans start using cannabis, study finds
A new study highlights an increasing trend in cannabis use among older Americans, with 12% reporting they've used THC-containing substances in the past year,...
Global COPD cases expected to reach 600 million by 2050
A new study predicts a significant increase in the global prevalence of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) by the year 2050, with the number...