Cannabis users under 50 are 6 times more likely to have a heart attack, new study shows
A new study found that cannabis users under the age of 50 are about 6.2 times more likely to experience a heart attack than their counterparts.
I’m a stroke expert — the ‘essential 8’ ways to reduce your risk
Nearly 80% of strokes are considered preventable, but few people are aware of the risk factors. A stroke expert broke down ...
Pacific Daily News4d
Want to stop smoking for good? Public Health promotes new CDC campaign on 'tips' how to do it
CDC estimates that from 2012 to 2018 ... On Guam, DPHSS encourages the use of free resources to quit smoking, vaping, or chewing tobacco. “Call the Tobacco Free Guam Quitline at 1-800-QUIT ...
Psychiatry Advisor5d
2017 to 2023 Saw Decline in Exclusive Cigarette Smoking, Rise in Vaping
Decreases in exclusive cigarette smoking and increases in exclusive electronic cigarette use were seen among US adults from 2017 to 2023.
The American Journal of Managed Care1d
Systemic Immune Response Index Identified as Independent Risk Factor for COPD
The systemic immune response index outperformed other inflammatory markers in predicting chronic obstructive pulmonary ...
Psychology Today4d
Loneliness, Fear of Failure, and Suicide Among Young Adults
Too many young adults are struggling with loneliness and fear of failure. These experiences along with stress and worry about ...
The Trump Administration's HIV Prevention Contradictions
HIV attacks the body's immune system and without treatment, it can lead to AIDS. The virus is transmitted via contact with ...
Stacker on MSN4d
The fastest-growing chronic disease in the US, according to CDC data—and the rest of the top 5
Dialysis Centers used data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to examine the prevalence of chronic diseases ...
Daily Express US on MSN5d
'I'm a doctor - reduce the risk of getting dementia by doing one thing'
Millions of Americans are affected by dementia, and the number could be set to double, but a doctor has explained how to ...
What’s Lurking in Your Weed? Scientists Warn of Toxic Fungal Contamination
Illicit cannabis seized in Arizona and California contains dangerously high levels of Fusarium mycotoxins, according to a new ...
The Minnesota Daily5d
Opioid deaths third highest cause of death in youth, UMN study says
Opioid deaths rose nationwide during the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly among teenagers between the ages of 13 and 17, according to a study from the University of Minnesota School of ...
Student project: 'I've seen students go into seizures.' Vaping a serious concern for CCS
Local school officials say teen vaping has become a serious concern in recent years. E-cigarettes, which are easy to transport and conceal, are favored by students because they can use them virtually ...