High levels of THC — the compound in marijuana that causes a “high” — may affect how eggs develop and could lead to fertility problems, miscarriages and chromosome issues in embryos, new research shows. The findings were reported Sept. 9 in the journal Nature Communications. Researchers analyzed more than 1,000 samples of ovarian fluid from… read on > read on >
Shark meat sold in the U.S. may come from endangered species without consumers realizing it, a new study warns. Researchers tested 29 shark products, including 19 fillets bought in grocery stores and seafood markets across North Carolina, Florida, Georgia and Washington, D.C., plus 10 jerky products purchased online. Using DNA barcoding, they identified the species… read on > read on >
When people hear about anaphylaxis, they often associate the severe allergic reaction with food allergies. And while food allergies can cause anaphylaxis, allergies to insect stings, medications and latex can also trigger the response. Anaphylaxis is rare. In most cases, people with allergies develop mild to moderate symptoms, such as watery eyes, a runny nose… read on > read on >
Air pollution might speed up the devastating effects of Alzheimer’s disease on the brain, a new study says. Alzheimer’s patients exposed to higher levels of particle pollution appeared to suffer an increased buildup of toxic amyloid and tau proteins in their brains, researchers reported Sept. 8 in JAMA Neurology. The more air pollution a person… read on > read on >
Back-to-school is an exciting time for kids and parents, but it also marks the beginning of fall allergies as well as the cold and flu season. So on top of gathering clothes and books and school supplies, parents also might have to figure out why their child has a runny nose. “It is very confusing… read on > read on >
Your beauty rest might be protecting your brain health as well, a new study says. Seniors with chronic insomnia might experience a faster decline in their memory and thinking skills as they age, researchers reported today in the journal Neurology. Chronic insomniacs had a 40% higher risk of developing dementia or suffering a decline in… read on > read on >
New guidance aims to increase nonopioid choices for chronic pain while combating misuse read on >
Cases of self-harm involving 6- to 12-year-olds have risen sharply, and researchers warn that common household products are often involved. Their findings appear in the Sept. 8 issue of Pediatrics, the journal of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Researchers analyzed more than 1.5 million reports made to U.S. poison control centers from 2000 to 2023. … read on > read on >
Even as the U.S. heads into cooler months, climate change is driving hotter overall temperatures, and new research suggests that rising heat is pushing Americans to consume more sugary drinks and frozen treats — with some potential health risks. Researchers analyzed food purchases from U.S. households between 2004 and 2019 and compared them with local… read on > read on >
An invasive species of tick has been confirmed in Maine for the first time, marking the farthest northeast detection of the pest in the United States. The tick was collected in southern Maine in July and identified by the University of Maine Extension Tick Lab, officials announced Monday. While this is the state’s first confirmed… read on > read on >
