Vaping cannabis found to expose lung cells to toxic and cancer-linked substances
“Is vaping cannabis less harmful to your health than smoking it? Many people seem to think so. However, two studies conducted at the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Center (The Institute) suggest that vaping cannabis may (also) pose risks to lung health.”
Mental health among U.S. mothers declines sharply between 2016 and 2023
“A new study published in JAMA Internal Medicine reveals a concerning decline in self-reported mental health among mothers in the United States between 2016 and 2023. Conducted by researchers at the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health, the study also found modest but measurable declines in self-reported physical health during the same period.”
Exercising earlier in the day, staying consistent can boost heart fitness
“Researchers have come to have a better understanding of how the body’s circadian rhythm impacts their overall health. Past studies show that disrupting the natural sleep/wake cycle can increase a person’s risk for several health conditions. The circadian rhythm also defines the times a person performs activities during the day, such as when they exercise. A new study says that people who work out at the same time every day may improve their cardiovascular and lung health as they age.”
New neuroscientific approaches help overcome unhealthy eating habits
“Scientists at the Mind, Brain, and Behavior Research Center at the University of Granada (CIMCYC) have revealed how, when faced with highly appetizing and unhealthy food stimuli, many overweight people or those prone to binge eating keep their impulsive system hyperactive, while their reflective or conscious thinking system takes a back seat.”
Chronic cannabis use linked to significant cardiovascular risks
“A new study led by UC San Francisco researchers finds that chronic cannabis use – whether it’s smoked or consumed in edible form – is associated with significant cardiovascular risks. The report, published May 28 in JAMA Cardiology, found that people who regularly used marijuana in either form had reduced blood vessel function that was comparable to tobacco smokers. Vascular function in those who used cannabis by either means was reduced roughly by half compared to those who did not use it.”
Endurance exercise shows ‘paradoxical’ link to coronary plaque buildup
“Key takeaways: High-volume exercise was linked to higher coronary artery calcium score in men but not women. Coronary calcium was not different for women at any level of exercise intensity vs. nonathletes.”
Rates of liver injuries rise in the U.S. as supplements grow in popularity
“It started with nausea and loss of appetite. Robert Grafton, of Turnersville, New Jersey, tried to convince himself he was just coming down with something one weekend in mid-March. Then came the itching and dark urine. Grafton, a former interventional radiology technologist whose wife is a nurse, recognized the hallmarks of liver failure.”
Is the online GLP-1 boom prioritizing profit over patients?
“Over the past two years, digital clinics have turned weekly GLP-1 injections into something that can be ordered from the couch, paid for with a credit card and delivered to the doorstep. One recent market forecast sees the entire GLP-1 category growing to roughly $100 billion by 2030, so it is no wonder that a flock of start-ups — and even a few established pharmaceutical giants — now court patients with “all-inclusive” monthly packages.”
