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...
How smoking impact our oral health
A dentist with an uncanny ability to diagnose underlying health issues through oral examinations, including heart problems and diabetes, often left patients astonished.
Surprisingly, he...
Internet of Things provides solution for maintaining hygienic public toilets
Innovative research published in the International Journal of Advanced Intelligence Paradigms proposes using Internet of Things (IoT) technology to enhance the hygiene of public...
Air pollution from fossil fuels linked to 5.1 million deaths a year worldwide
Air pollution resulting from the use of fossil fuels in industry, power generation, and transportation is responsible for an estimated 5.1 million excess deaths...
Scientists report asthma death linked to cannabis
A young woman's death from an asthma attack, linked to her job at a cannabis-processing facility in Massachusetts, marks a concerning first in the...
Social isolation in older people linked to higher smoking risk
Growing older often means facing unique challenges, including health issues and the loss of friends and family, which can lead to feeling alone.
The concern...
Many smokers have unrecognized lung problems, study finds
The perils of smoking are well-established, with the respiratory disorder COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) being a recognized consequence.
However, a recent study has unveiled...
Marijuana may change brain cells critical for adolescent development, study finds
Researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine conducted a study to investigate the effects of THC, the major psychoactive compound in marijuana, on the brains of...
Homeless people 16 times more likely to die early, study finds
A recent study conducted by UC San Francisco has uncovered a deeply concerning issue: homeless individuals face a significantly higher risk of sudden death,...