Health

Deaths due to illicit ketamine use have increased 20-fold since 2015—but these deaths are increasingly occurring in complex polydrug settings, raising doubts over whether single-substance drug policies can reduce harms.This article was originally published on […]

Less than a quarter of people experiencing unsheltered homelessness (PEUH) in Los Angeles report access to a toilet, and about one-third eat less than one meal per day. Access to showers, safe drinking water and […]

For undergraduates, a trip to the dentist can reflect more than oral health. Those who kept up with dental exams were also more likely to schedule eye and physical exams, carry health insurance, and rate […]

The US Congressional Budget Office estimates that the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) will cut $186 billion from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) over the next decade, sparking concerns among health experts about […]

Hidden in plain sight, dried fish are an overlooked yet vital nutrient-packed superfood helping to feed millions of people across Africa, a new study reveals.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com

Plain packaging of vape pods reduces young people’s interest in trying them, but does not reduce interest among adults, according to a new study led by UCL and King’s College London researchers.This article was originally […]

The year 2024 broke several temperature records: it was the hottest ever recorded, and its summer was also the warmest to date.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com

“Cut out all dairy. Ditch gluten. Never touch sugar again.” More than 20 million people have watched TikTok videos listing these kinds of rules under the banner of “anti-inflammatory diets.”This article was originally published on […]

A new international study led by researchers at UBC Okanagan has found that Indo-Canadians, or Canadians who were born in Canada with Indian descent, experience major shifts in their gut microbiome as their diets become […]

Trump administration officials, looking at the possible impact of large insurance premium increases for millions of next year’s Obamacare customers, want more people to consider plans with less generous benefits and high deductibles.This article was […]