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Cannabis Increases Head and Neck Cancer

People with cannabis use disorder are up to five times more likely to develop head and neck cancer than non-users. References: https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1053923 https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamaotolaryngology/fullarticle/2822269?guestAccessKey=6cb564cb-8718-452a-885f-f59caecbf92f&utm_source=For_The_Media&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=ftm_

Hantavirus

Jul 23 2024 1 mins

Hantavirus spreads through the urine, droppings, or saliva of wild rodents and can cause severe disease in humans. Resources: https://www.cdc.gov/hantavirus/about/index.html https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/pages/hantaviruspulmonarysyndrome.aspx https://www.cdc.gov/hantavirus/hcp/clinical-overview/index.html

Indoor Thunderstorm Safety

Apr 19 2024 1 mins

Being indoors does not automatically protect you from lightning. About one-third of lightning-strike injuries occur indoors. References: https://www.cdc.gov/nceh/features/lightning-safety/index.html https://www.weather.gov/safety/lightning-indoors https://www.weather.gov/safety/lightning-myths

Alcohol Raises Heart Disease Risk, Particularly Among Women

Apr 09 2024 1 mins

Women who consume more than one drink per day exhibited a 45% higher risk of developing heart disease compared to those with moderate intake. Resource: https://www.acc.org/About-ACC/Press-Releases/2024/03/28/11/58/alcohol-raises-heart-disease-risk-particularly-among-women

Measles Alert

Apr 01 2024 1 mins

Recent uptick in measles cases in U.S. largely among unvaccinated children and adolescents, possibly due to increased global occurrences. Resources: https://emergency.cdc.gov/newsletters/coca/2024/012524.html https://www.cdc.gov/measles/about/parents-top4.html https://emergency.cdc.gov/han/2024/han00504.asp

Microplastics and Nanoplastics in Carotid Artery Plaque

Mar 26 2024 1 mins

Microplastics and nanoplastics in carotid plaque led to greater chance of subsequent myocardial infarction, stroke, or death from any cause. Resource: https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2309822

Adolescent Use of Delta-8-THC

Mar 14 2024 1 mins

Significant adolescent use identified of new hemp-derived cannabis products, which can have intoxicating effects resembling marijuana. Resources: https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1037256 https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1037279 https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/article-abstract/2816083 https://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/5-things-know-

Sweetened Beverages and Atrial Fibrillation

Mar 06 2024 1 mins

Drinking sugar-sweetened or artificially sweetened beverages is associated with an increased risk of atrial fibrillation. References: https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1036109 https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/CIRCEP.123.012145

Global Sleep Crisis

A global study of thousands of adults found only 15% of people slept the recommended 7-9 hours for five or more nights per week. References: https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1035384 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S235272182300253X?via%3Dihub

Food, Plastics, Phthalates, and Pregnancy

Feb 20 2024 1 mins

The consumption of fast food and ultraprocessed foods were associated with higher levels of phthalates in pregnant women. Resources: https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1033836 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0160412024000138?via%3Dihub