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Indoor Thunderstorm Safety
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
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
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
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
Significant adolescent use identified of new hemp-derived cannabis products, which can have intoxicating effects resembling marijuana.
Sweetened Beverages and Atrial Fibrillation
Drinking sugar-sweetened or artificially sweetened beverages is associated with an increased risk of atrial fibrillation.
Global Sleep Crisis
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
The consumption of fast food and ultraprocessed foods were associated with higher levels of phthalates in pregnant women.
Xylazine in Illicit Opioids
Xylazine is a veterinary drug newly found in illicit opioid supply that is resistant to naloxone. No antidote exists for xylazine.
Walking in Nature Restores Attention
Research measuring brain activity on people during walks through nature and parking lots, evaluated executive attention of the brain.