1+ hour, 41+ min ago  (711+ words) Cannabis is often seen by many teenagers as harmless, especially as laws change and the drug becomes more widely available in some places. However, scientists are becoming increasingly concerned about how cannabis may affect the developing brain. A large new…...

1+ hour, 43+ min ago  (381+ words) Scientists from the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine have found that a plant-based diet may help overweight individuals lose weight and reduce insulin resistance. The research was published in Nutrition and Diabetes and conducted by Hana Kahleova and colleagues. A…...

1+ hour, 48+ min ago  (685+ words) Antibiotics have saved millions of lives by treating infections that were once deadly. However, bacteria are becoming increasingly resistant to these drugs, making some infections much harder to treat. This growing problem, known as antibiotic resistance, is now considered one…...

1+ hour, 51+ min ago  (732+ words) Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers affecting women, and understanding what increases the risk has been a major focus of medical research for decades. While genetics, hormones, and lifestyle are known to play important roles, scientists are…...

1+ hour, 54+ min ago  (649+ words) Sudden cardiac arrest is one of the most dangerous medical emergencies. It happens when the heart suddenly stops beating in a normal way and can no longer pump blood to the brain and the rest of the body. When this…...

1+ hour, 56+ min ago  (812+ words) High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a very common health problem, especially as people get older. Many people do not notice any symptoms, but the condition can slowly damage the body over time. It puts extra strain on the…...

1+ hour, 57+ min ago  (684+ words) As people grow older, it is very common to feel weaker than before. Many older adults notice that carrying groceries feels heavier, standing up from a sofa takes more effort, and climbing stairs leaves them out of breath. For a…...

1+ hour, 58+ min ago  (771+ words) In recent years, scientists have learned a lot more about mental health conditions such as autism, schizophrenia, and Alzheimer's disease. Researchers now know that changes in genes and problems with certain brain chemicals may play a role in these conditions....

1+ day, 1+ hour ago  (488+ words) Rice is a staple food for more than half the world's population, yet scientists are still uncovering new details about what it contains and how it affects our health. A new study from Hokkaido University in Japan suggests that colorful…...

1+ day, 2+ hour ago  (395+ words) A major new study suggests that household cats may hold important clues for understanding cancer, including breast cancer in humans. By examining tumors from nearly 500 pet cats across several countries, scientists have discovered genetic changes that drive cancer in cats…...