NEW YORK, Sept. 28 (UPI) — Adults with cannabis use disorder appear to have a roughly 60% higher risk of a first heart attack, stroke or other major cardiovascular event than comparable individuals without this addiction, a new Canadian study suggests. The study, published Thursday in the journal Addiction, evaluated an association between problematic marijuana […]
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain A new study has found that Canadian adults with cannabis use disorder appear to have an approximately 60% higher risk of experiencing their first heart attack, stroke, or other major cardiovascular event than those without cannabis use disorder. The study, published in Addiction, measured the association between problematic marijuana use and […]
The Newborn Screening Market is projected to reach $2.49 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 7.9% from 2023 to 2030.Newborn screening is performed for the early identification of the conditions that can affect the childs survival or long-term health. The screening technology specifies a series of essential tests for early detection, health management, timely […]
Craniofacial anomalies in zebrafish. These images show the development of a zebrafish’s craniofacial cartilage (via fluorescent staining) 96 hours post fertilization, comparing typical development (on the far left) with the effect of the five drugs tested.©2023 Liu et al.i Some substances in medicines, household items and the environment are known to affect prenatal child development. […]
The call for blood donations never ceases, and in the wake of Hurricane Idalia, the national shortage of blood was magnified after dozens of blood drives were cancelled, the leader of the American Red Cross in Southeast Georgia said. Idalia made landfall in the Big Bend region of the Florida Gulf Coast on Aug. 30 […]
A recent Scientific Reports study investigates the association between nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and the prevalence of venous thromboembolism (VTE) among healthy Korean adults. Study: Association of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease and venous thromboembolic disease in healthy adults in Korea: A nationwide study. Image Credit: ART-ur / Shutterstock.com What is NAFLD? NAFLD includes many liver diseases, […]
A sudden heart attack in a fit and healthy 30-year-old mother while driving home from the Atlantis water park in Dubai has exposed the fragility of life for those living with an undiagnosed cardiac condition. Shahil Khan, from India, a mother of two young children, was enjoying a relaxing family break at the luxury hotel […]
WASHINGTON COUNTY — The American Red Cross is continuing to experience a national blood and platelet shortage and asks the public to book a time to give as soon as possible. Donors of all blood types are urgently needed, especially type O blood donors and those giving platelets. According to the release, the country is […]
