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People with cannabis use disorder are up to five times more likely to develop head and neck cancer than non-users. References: https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1053923 https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamaotolaryngology/fullarticle/2822269?guestAccessKey=6cb564cb-8718-452a-885f-f59caecbf92f&utm_source=For_The_Media&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=ftm_links&utm_content=tfl&utm_term=080824

Hantavirus spreads through the urine, droppings, or saliva of wild rodents and can cause severe disease in humans.

Being indoors does not automatically protect you from lightning. About one-third of lightning-strike injuries occur indoors.

Women who consume more than one drink per day exhibited a 45% higher risk of developing heart disease compared to those with moderate intake.

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 plaque led to greater chance of subsequent myocardial infarction, stroke, or death from any cause.

Significant adolescent use identified of new hemp-derived cannabis products, which can have intoxicating effects resembling marijuana.

Drinking sugar-sweetened or artificially sweetened beverages is associated with an increased risk of atrial fibrillation.

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.

The consumption of fast food and ultraprocessed foods were associated with higher levels of phthalates in pregnant women.

Xylazine is a veterinary drug newly found in illicit opioid supply that is resistant to naloxone. No antidote exists for xylazine.

Research measuring brain activity on people during walks through nature and parking lots, evaluated executive attention of the brain.

Regular aerobic exercise can improve the erectile function of men, particularly those with worse baseline erectile dysfunction.

Daily multivitamin supplement in older adults may improve memory and slow the aging of complex brain activities.

Energy drinks are linked to poor sleep quality and insomnia among college students even with occasional use.

The main cause of cervical cancer is long-lasting infection with certain types of human papillomavirus (HPV). What can be done?

Study suggests that diets rich in vegetables, legumes, and nuts, and low in dairy and meat, could offer protection against COVID-19.

Bottled water can contain hundreds of thousands of previously uncounted extremely tiny plastic bits called nanoplastics.

People who have more disrupted sleep in their 30s and 40s may be more likely to have memory and thinking problems a decade later.

A new study by USC suggests that regular use of hearing aids by hearing-impaired adults may significantly reduce the risk of death.

Cytisine is a plant-based compound that eases smoking withdrawal symptoms. Might work better than nicotine replacement therapy.

Rosuvastatin vs. Atorvastatin; Bempedoic Acid; Immediate versus staged PCI; Stroke Anticoagulation; Semaglutide in Obesity without Diabetes

Light physical activity done regularly may be an answer in preventing fat mass obesity beginning in childhood.

Clopidogrel After Coronary Stenting; Testosterone Therapy; Left Main PCI or CABG; Coffee; SCORE2-Diabetes Algorithm

Exposure to phthalates (chemicals found in many household products) is linked to a lower probability of getting pregnant.

Plant-based diet reduced diabetes risk by 24 per cent even in the presence of a genetic predisposition and other diabetic risk factors.

Light therapy leads to significant improvements in sleep and psycho-behavioral symptoms for patients with Alzheimer's disease.

Adding white navy beans to diet diversified gut microbiome which could aid in cancer prevention and treatment.

Young male gym users are largely unaware of the possible risks of their gym lifestyle on their fertility - "Reproductive BioMedicine Online"

To help prevent food poisoning from turkey preparation, understand the proper thawing options and the dangers of improper thawing.

Sex toys can break down into microplastics and the materials contain phthalates that can be associated with health concerns.

Coronary calcium scores appear highly effective in identifying heart disease in people without any known risk factors.

Never being visited by friends or family is associated with an increased risk of dying, according to a study published in BMC Medicine.

Using marijuana regularly may raise the risk for heart failure, stroke or heart attack even after accounting for other CV risk factors.

Portfolio Diet Score associated with a lower risk of CVD, including CHD and stroke, and a more favorable blood lipid and inflammatory profile.

Sudden Cardiac Arrest Risk in Type 2 Diabetes; Atrial Fib and Memory Decline; Ceftriaxone, Lansoprazole, Arrhythmia and Death

Study found that atrial fibrillation diagnosis was associated with a 45% increased risk of mild cognitive impairment - in JACC: Advances

Engaging in just 20-25 minutes of daily physical activity may counteract the heightened risk of death associated with a sedentary lifestyle.

New research from Stockholm University suggests that snoozing may actually improve the waking process for some people.

Children are more than twice as likely to be hit by a car and killed on Halloween than on any other day of the year.

Exposures to two of the most popular herbicides are associated with worse brain function among adolescents in a new study.

Many factors over a lifetime can influence the risk of breast cancer, but there are considerations that might lower breast cancer risk.

U.S. opioid crisis began in the early 2000s. The current fourth wave involves fentanyl overdoses with stimulants.

Bystanders are less likely to give cardiopulmonary resuscitation to women than men, especially in a public area.

Elite Athletes and COVID-19; Statin and Ezetimibe in Acute Coronary Syndrome; Redo-TAVR; Chagas Disease Progression

Having a hobby appears linked to less depression, higher happiness and health/life satisfaction among people aged 65 and older.

Bystander defibrillator use for a cardiac arrest victim improves 30-day survival even with ambulance response times as short as two minutes.

Stressful life events and insomnia were strongly linked to the development of atrial fibrillation in women after menopause

Study found that 50% of individuals experienced a “telling symptom” in the 24 hours prior to their sudden cardiac arrest.

Significant number of heart attack and stroke patients are not paying proper attention to LDL cholesterol.

Daily aspirin use could reduce cardiovascular deaths globally but compliance and inequity problems present.