New data has revealed that cannabis use among older adults is at an all-time high. Researchers at UC San Diego and NYU discovered that marijuana use by Americans aged 65 and older increased by nearly 46% from 2021 to 2023, according to an NYU press release. As more states legalize marijuana for recreational use, as […] ...
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Common supplements and medications could cause liver damage, studies showCommon supplements and medications could cause liver damage, studies show
As cases of drug-induced liver injury (DILI) are on the rise, experts are warning of the hidden dangers associated with some common medications and supplements. Statistics show that DILI, also known as toxic hepatitis or hepatotoxicity — which is known to be a significant cause of acute liver failure — has been growing in Western […] ...
Daily coffee drinking linked to major health benefit in women as they age, study findsDaily coffee drinking linked to major health benefit in women as they age, study finds
A popular morning beverage could do more than provide a perk. It could also help women stay healthy as they age. That’s according to new research from Harvard University, which followed a group of nearly 50,000 women from the Nurses’ Health Study for a 30-year period. The researchers found that drinking coffee every morning could […] ...
Boy, 6, suffers life-threatening stroke that causes paralysis: ‘Rare complication’Boy, 6, suffers life-threatening stroke that causes paralysis: ‘Rare complication’
Christmas Eve is usually an evening of fun and festivity — but for one Illinois family in 2023, it came with a life-threatening medical emergency. After enjoying a few holiday traditions, the Patton family had just gotten settled at the dinner table when Preston Patton, who was 6 years old at the time, suddenly slid […] ...
Exercise program reduces common cancer recurrence and boosts survivalExercise program reduces common cancer recurrence and boosts survival
Exercising regularly in the three years after treatment for a common cancer could significantly improve survival rates, an international study has revealed. In the research, a total of 889 colon cancer patients who had undergone surgery and had also received chemotherapy were divided into two groups. One group was enrolled in a structured group exercise […] ...
Second lady’s 2025 summer reading challenge targets declining literacy scores among studentsSecond lady’s 2025 summer reading challenge targets declining literacy scores among students
America’s second lady Usha Vance has announced the “Summer Reading Challenge,” encouraging children across the country to open up a book this summer. “Adventure, imagination, and discovery await – right between the pages of a book,” writes the second lady in a letter. “We are excited to invite all children (K-8) to participate in the […] ...
What your blood quietly reveals about your eating habitsWhat your blood quietly reveals about your eating habits
Blood and urine tests have been found to detect the amount of ultraprocessed foods (UPFs) a person eats, according to new research. Using machine learning, scientists at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) identified hundreds of metabolites (molecules produced during metabolism) that correlated with processed food intake. The team developed a “biomarker score” that predicts […] ...
Most common causes of cavities in the teeth — and how to prevent themMost common causes of cavities in the teeth — and how to prevent them
Cavities are incredibly common, affecting 90% of adults between the ages of 19 and 64 — but they are often preventable. Also known as “dental caries,” cavities are damaged areas in the hard parts of the teeth caused by tooth decay, according to Mayo Clinic. These areas become tiny openings or holes that can lead […] ...
This daily beauty routine could be ruining your hair, experts warnThis daily beauty routine could be ruining your hair, experts warn
For those with a hair care routine, a brush is an essential tool for daily upkeep — but brushing hair while it’s wet could cause more harm than good. The common habit could permanently weaken hair at a “molecular level,” according to Dr. Mehmet Erdogan, co-founder and hair transplant surgeon at Smile Hair Clinic in […] ...
Miley Cyrus’ ‘brutal infection’ has doctors discussing possible causesMiley Cyrus’ ‘brutal infection’ has doctors discussing possible causes
After filming a music video on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Miley Cyrus said she was recently hospitalized with a knee infection, prompting doctors to weigh in on how certain environments can expose people to harmful bacteria. On a Thursday episode of “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” Cyrus, 32, recalled the moment she filmed her “Something Beautiful” […] ...
Sperm donor’s genetic mutation linked to cancer in 10 conceived childrenSperm donor’s genetic mutation linked to cancer in 10 conceived children
Sperm from a single donor in Europe has reportedly been used to conceive at least 67 pregnancies, although the donor carried a rare cancer-causing mutation. The donor’s mutation has been linked to cancer diagnoses in 10 of these children, according to a report by The Guardian. The case was brought to light after two families […] ...
Miley Cyrus’ ‘brutal infection’ has doctors discussing possible causesMiley Cyrus’ ‘brutal infection’ has doctors discussing possible causes
After filming a music video on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Miley Cyrus said she was recently hospitalized with a knee infection, prompting doctors to weigh in on how certain environments can expose people to harmful bacteria. On a Thursday episode of “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” Cyrus, 32, recalled the moment she filmed her “Something Beautiful” […] ...