Health

Teens and young adults who use cannabis are more likely to become regular tobacco users—even if they haven’t previously tried tobacco—compared to similar people who do not use cannabis, suggests a US study published online […]

A study by University of California, Riverside, scientists has found that two toxic chemicals can form when the main ingredient in most e-cigarette fluids is heated, and that these compounds can harm human lung cells.This […]

Immersive technologies like virtual and augmented reality are no longer experimental. They’re redefining how future health professionals learn. A new national study led by George Mason University’s Bethany Cieslowski offers the first comprehensive look at […]

Next time you’re tempted to raid the pantry for snacks loaded with saturated fat—especially in winter—you might want to consider that the result could be a mounting urge for high-calorie nibbles.This article was originally published […]

Pet food manufacturers Foodynamics and Raw Bistro are recalling several dog and cat food products because they may be contaminated with salmonella, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).This article was originally published […]

Doctors have long known that heat puts a strain on the heart, kidneys and other organs. Those risks are exacerbated for pregnant people, as the body’s processes for staying cool are altered.This article was originally […]

Melbourne scientists have revealed how hydrogen is made and used in the human gut. Though infamous for making flatulence ignite, hydrogen also has a positive role supporting gut health.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com

As emergency medicine has emerged as a distinct medical discipline, there has been a shift in responsibility for a key task in emergency departments: managing emergency airways to help patients get enough oxygen. But how […]

The price tag of health insurance from employers keeps getting bigger across the U.S., and the increases this year are fueling concerns over medical spending across all health insurance markets.This article was originally published on […]

Nearly one-third of people with type 2 diabetes (T2D) in an Indian cohort have achieved remission through an intensive lifestyle intervention program, according to a study published in PLOS One by Pramod Tripathi of the […]