A new study examining the treatment of xylazine-associated wounds in Philadelphia sheds light on the severe medical complications and health care challenges caused by the widespread presence of the drug in the city’s illicit supply.This […]
New Zealand’s smokefree law was hailed around the world for creating a smokefree generation that would have lifelong protection from smoking’s harms.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
While fear-based messaging around alcohol aimed towards teens is common practice, new research suggests a key to curbing adolescents’ risky drinking behavior is through authentic and open communication that acknowledges some of the positive aspects […]
A new study, published in JAMA Internal Medicine, led by researchers from the University of California San Diego Qualcomm Institute and School of Medicine, reveals a dramatic increase in sports betting and gambling addiction help-seeking […]
Non-fatal overdoses (NFODs) remain a critical public health concern in Ireland. Opioids are the leading cause of overdose globally requiring a comprehensive and multi-faceted response to address the complexities of the opioid crisis.This article was […]
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms are associated with onset of nicotine and tobacco use in U.S. youths, according to a study published online Feb. 11 in JAMA Network Open.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
University of Houston researchers have created a first-of-its-kind, Spanish-language Android app called Impacto, designed specifically to help Hispanic smokers quit with guidance designed to reflect their cultural experiences. Results of the pilot test, published in […]
New analysis published in the BMJ reveals the UK gambling industry is mimicking the tactics first used by Big Tobacco decades ago to downplay the harms of gambling and influence policy, including to avoid stricter […]
In a large, nationwide study led by the American Cancer Society (ACS), researchers found mortality risks for smoking menthol cigarettes were higher than non-menthol cigarettes for death from any cause and cardiovascular diseases, especially heart […]
Excessive drinking not only impacts young adults’ physical health the following day, but also their emotional wellness, new research published in the journal Applied Psychology: Health and Well-Being shows.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
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