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Cannabis Increases Head and Neck Cancer
August 18, 2024

People with cannabis use disorder are up to five times more likely to develop head and neck cancer than non-users. References: https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1053923 https://jamanet

Hantavirus
July 23, 2024

Hantavirus spreads through the urine, droppings, or saliva of wild rodents and can cause severe disease in humans.

Indoor Thunderstorm Safety
April 19, 2024

Being indoors does not automatically protect you from lightning. About one-third of lightning-strike injuries occur indoors.

Alcohol Raises Heart Disease Risk, Particularly Among Women
April 09, 2024

Women who consume more than one drink per day exhibited a 45% higher risk of developing heart disease compared to those with moderate intake.

Measles Alert
April 01, 2024

Recent uptick in measles cases in U.S. largely among unvaccinated children and adolescents, possibly due to increased global occurrences.

Microplastics and Nanoplastics in Carotid Artery Plaque
March 26, 2024

Microplastics and nanoplastics in carotid plaque led to greater chance of subsequent myocardial infarction, stroke, or death from any cause.

Adolescent Use of Delta-8-THC
March 14, 2024

Significant adolescent use identified of new hemp-derived cannabis products, which can have intoxicating effects resembling marijuana.

Sweetened Beverages and Atrial Fibrillation
March 06, 2024

Drinking sugar-sweetened or artificially sweetened beverages is associated with an increased risk of atrial fibrillation.

Global Sleep Crisis
February 26, 2024

A global study of thousands of adults found only 15% of people slept the recommended 7-9 hours for five or more nights per week.

Food, Plastics, Phthalates, and Pregnancy
February 20, 2024

The consumption of fast food and ultraprocessed foods were associated with higher levels of phthalates in pregnant women.