Dangers of e-cigarettes and vaping everyone should know
In a new study, researchers found that the liquid used in e-cigarettes, when heated, reacts to form irritating chemicals called acetals.
Inhaling flavor compounds at this level...
Cigarette smoke may make MRSA superbug bacterium more drug-resistant
In a new study, researchers found cigarette smoke can make MRSA bacterial strains more resistant to antibiotics.
In addition, cigarette smoke can make some strains...
Opioid prescription rate in the U.S. much higher than other countries
In a new study, researchers found doctors in the United States may prescribe opioids more frequently to patients when compared to their peers in...
Where there’s wildfire smoke, there may be heart problems
When the Tubbs Fire swept through their neighborhood in Santa Rosa, California, in October 2017, there was little time for Richard Grundy and Jamei...
When you spot one driving hazard, you may be missing another
When people notice one traffic hazard, they are less likely to see a simultaneous second hazard, according to new research from North Carolina State...
Opioid overdose deaths decrease for the first time in 30 years
Recently, researchers have found that opioid overdose deaths are down for the first time in 30 years.
Previous studies have found that drug overdoses cause...
Scientists develop a promising HIV vaccine
In a new study, researchers have developed a promising vaccine that clears an HIV-like virus.
The vaccine has been tested on monkeys and now is...
E-cigarettes could reduce cigarette smoking, but also lead to relapse
In a new study, researchers found that vaping can be used as a way to reduce cigarette smoking, but it can also lead to...
New cars are safer, but women most likely to suffer injury, says study
Cars built in the last decade have been shown to be safer than older models, including in the most common types of crashes -...
Why marijuana may affect you and your friends differently
In a new study, researchers have discovered why marijuana affects different people differently.
They found that whether a person enjoys the experience or negative effects...