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Cannabis smoke can seem gentler than tobacco’s, but that impression of marijuana may be deceptive. Deep in the lungs, the drug’s chemistry is far from benign, recent research suggests. Some studies have even linked heavy cannabis use to a heightened risk of some cancers, including those of the head and neck. So is there a clear link between cannabis and …

Aging is particularly harsh on the hippocampus — the brain region responsible for learning and memory. Now, researchers at UC San Francisco have identified a protein that’s at the center of this decline. They looked at how the genes and proteins in the hippocampus changed over time in mice and found just one that differed between old and young animals. …

Ladies using weight loss jabs have been left stunned by the impact it has had between their legs. A host of women have reported experiencing ‘one of the weirder side effects’ that comes with using GLP-1 medications such as Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro. Dubbed ‘Ozempic vulva‘, this strange phenomenon has struck a range of women who have been taking the …

Previously, researchers found that consumption of flavonoids – compounds found in berries, tea, and red wine – may be associated with a 28% lower risk of developing dementia. In 2017, another paper suggested that sipping on some oolong or green tea daily could slash your risk of cognitive decline in half. And a new study published in Gero Science has …

“Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links.” A new study suggests that there’s a link between how well you move cholesterol to the neurons in your brain and Alzheimer’s disease. This factor is connected to the APOE4 genetic variant, which significantly increases your risk of developing the disease. Here’s what to know …

Summary: Researchers have identified hyperactivity in the reticular thalamic nucleus as a driver of autism-like behaviors in mice. This brain region, which gates sensory information, was found to be overactive during stimuli and social interactions, leading to seizures, repetitive behaviors, and social withdrawal. By suppressing this activity with drugs, including one already under investigation for epilepsy, researchers were able to …

‘We can no longer eat burgers or ice cream — all because of a tick bite’  The Times Why Is Martha’s Vineyard Going Vegan? It’s All About Tick Bites.  The New York Times Tick-borne disease spreads, causing meat, dairy allergies  The Hill One tick bite can change your life forever: The hidden toll of Alpha-gal syndrome  WTVC Tick bites on Martha’s Vineyard are forcing …

Ticks are migrating, but scant surveillance may leave doctors in the dark on patient treatment  NPRView Full Coverage on Google News Source link

Ultra-Processed Foods Aren’t The Real Villain In Our Diets? Here’s What Our Research Found  Study Finds Are UPFs Bad for Weight Loss and Health? It’s Complicated  Medscape How Much Junk Is in Junk Food? AHA Statement Aims for Clarity  TCTMD.com The ‘undeniable’ effects of ultraprocessed foods on your whole health  AdventHealth Nutrition & Sensory Perceptions Promote Overeating Far More Than UPFs, Shows Study  Green Queen …