The way we think of marijuana has changed in recent years, largely because several US states and Canada have legalized it. Many people don’t smoke cigarettes because they understand it is harmful, but what about smoking marijuana? Do people feel that smoking marijuana or being exposed to it is less harmful than tobacco?  Changing Perception […]

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Research has repeatedly shown that positive relationships improve the quality of life for breast cancer patients. Having strong social support is known to decrease depression and anxiety in people with advanced cancer—but friends and family are often unprepared to provide this support.  Metastatic Breast Cancer Once cancer has spread, or metastasized, to other areas of […]

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Doctors at Tokyo Medical and Dental University  (TMDU) warn that patients who carry excess fat on their abdomen have an increased risk of death from COVID-19.  These patients could benefit from treatments tailored to their body type.

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The demand for online pharmacies (e-pharmacies) and product access has grown significantly between 2014 to 2023 worldwide, with a reported 98 billion dollars in sales.1, 2  Online pharmacies have existed for years, but the expansion of access has grown substantially since the COVID-19 pandemic. Alongside the growth of access comes an increase in the risks […]

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The battle to find an opioid addiction treatment is not going well. Previous to the COVID-19 pandemic, the death rates from opioid overdoses were terrible. Since the pandemic, the number of overdoses has skyrocketed, with the United States recording over 80 000 opioid-related deaths.1 Fentanyl is one of the troublesome opioids that continues to gain […]

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Fluoride is a naturally occurring mineral in water, soil, and air.1  Water is a primary source of dietary fluoride. Still, it’s also present in tea, seafood containing bones or shells, and supplements.2  Other sources include oral hygiene products like fluoridated toothpaste and mouthwash.1  Fluoride and dental health  Fluoride can lead to improved dental health due […]

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Increasing numbers of infants and children are missing school and other critical developmental activities because of the current triple threat. The triple threat comprises COVID-19, the seasonal flu, and a lesser-known virus. This lesser-known virus is the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and used to be a yearly virus floating around. RSV and its associated RSV […]

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Beauty products, like hair products, may contain endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs). EDCs are “chemicals or a mixture of chemical compounds that interfere with normal hormone actions,” increasing cancer risk.1,2  Certain people have a greater chance of being exposed to these chemicals. Evidence shows who needs the most protection and what products are the culprits that can […]

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