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Look who’s experimenting with marijuana today more than any other age group
The fastest growing population to try marijuana these days is not rebellious teenagers. Guess again. New research from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, an annual federal report that began over 50 years ago to…
More than 1 in 10 people in ICU for heart crisis test positive for illicit drugs
About 11% of nearly 1,500 patients admitted to a French intensive cardiac care unit for a heart crisis tested positive for cannabis, opioids, cocaine, methamphetamine or other illicit drugs, researchers said in the journal Heart. Photo…
WHO, CDC tracking new lineage of virus that causes COVID
World public health agencies are tracking a highly mutated strain of the virus that causes COVID-19. The newly discovered strain, referred to as BA.2.86, has been designated as a "variant under monitoring" by the World Health…
Maryland health officials report resident with locally acquired malaria
A Maryland resident has come down with locally acquired malaria, according to the Maryland Department of Health. File Photo courtesy of the CDC A Maryland resident has come down with malaria without traveling abroad, the…
Reality star speaks out about the menopause stigma: ‘Why can’t we talk more about it?’
The average age at which women experience menopause in the U.S. is 51, when they likely still have decades of living ahead of them — yet for many, that "change of life" is rarely spoken about today. Trista Sutter, who was the first…
Mouth rinse might spot early heart disease risk, study says
Researchers say in a new study that a simple mouth rinse could detect early signs of cardiovascular disease. Photo by Claude TRUONG-NGOC/Wikimedia Commons Scientists from Canada said they have found a link between high…
Egg-freezing is ‘exploding’ among some age groups — here’s what women must know
Women around the world are choosing to freeze their eggs (a process known as oocyte cryopreservation) more frequently. This is especially true among the youngest adult generations. The number of egg-freezing cycles increased from…
Suicide rates in prisons rise in extreme heat
When the outside thermometer hits 90 degrees Fahrenheit or more, a new study shows that prison suicide risk jumps 36%, in comparison to when temperatures are in the 60s. Image courtesy of Florida Department of Corrections…
Heart drug combining 3 medications in one is added to World Health Organization’s list of essential…
A heart drug that combines three medications in one pill — otherwise known as a polypill — has been included in the List of Essential Medicines from the World Health Organization (WHO). The unique polypill is designed for those…
Breathing air pollution daily may raise risk of dementia
New research looked at the potential effects of particle pollution on dementia, finding an association even when pollution levels did not exceed national ambient air quality standards. File Photo by Ryan Tong/EPA-EFE People…
Dengue virus spreads across Florida counties, health officials say
Florida health officials have placed Broward County under a mosquito-borne illness alert this month as dengue virus cases spread. Broward County – home to Fort Lauderdale – joins Miami-Dade County as the illness continues to…
Dogs can detect COVID-19 better than tests, study shows
Dogs can be faster, more precise and less expensive at detecting COVID-19 than standard tests, according to the review of a growing number of studies. Photo by AGX/Pixabay Do you have COVID-19? With a little training, your…
Connecticut residents die after shellfish bacteria infection
Two Connecticut residents died over the summer due to infections linked to bacteria found in raw shellfish or seawater, health officials said Tuesday. The state Department of Public Health said that three people there are known…
Pain a year after heart attack linked to greater risk of death
Patients who had moderate pain were 35% more likely than those with no pain to die from any cause during the study period of 8.5 years. Photo by F. Muhammad/Pixabay Whether a patient experiences pain a year after a heart…
A single alcoholic drink per day could raise blood pressure, says study
Having just one alcoholic beverage per day could cause a spike in blood pressure, new research has revealed. The study, which was published in the American Heart Association (AHA) journal Hypertension, found that regardless of the…
U.S. marks fourth straight week of rise in COVID-19 hospitalizations
In the week ending Aug. 5, the United States had 10,320 newly hospitalized patients. That's a 14.3% increase, but it's still much lower than last summer's peak of more than 42,800 in a week. Photo by Silvia Tormo/Pixabay New…
Talking to kids about drugs, tackling social media addiction and easing back-to-school anxiety
SCREEN DETOX – A clinical psychologist shares how to know if you're addicted to social media – and what to do. Continue reading… ‘SILENT CRISIS’ – Suicide rates have spiked to an all-time high. Mental health experts weigh in.…
Breast, colon, pancreatic cancer rates rising among Americans under 50
Breast cancer accounted for the most cases in adults under 50 between 2010 and 2019, but gastrointestinal cancer rates grew fastest among the early-onset cancers studied. Photo by fernandozhiminaicela/Pixabay Breast,…
Rhode Island woman dies after infection with tick-borne disease
A Rhode Island woman is dead after contracting a rare case ot the tick-borne Powassan virus disease. The Rhode Island Department of Health said the virus had been detected in a Washington County resident over 80. She…
New medication may treat sudden hair loss
Alopecia areata, a hair loss condition that has been historically hard to treat, is more common in kids but can happen at any age. Photo by Phimchanok Srisuriyamart/Pixabay A new type of medication, JAK inhibitors, can…