Cannabis Use Linked to Higher Risk of Violence and Victimization

As cannabis becomes more commercialized and legalized around the world, discussion of its risks has largely focused on what happens to the person using it. However, a large new review adds another dimension, because any connection to violence could affect not only cannabis users themselves but also the people around them.Read more

Global Life Expectancy Recovers; People Live Longer

People around the world are living longer again, with global life expectancy almost fully recovered from the disruption of the COVID-19 pandemic, the World Health Organization said. Following the disruption caused by the pandemic, global life expectancy has returned to close to pre-pandemic levels. read More

Belly Fat Lowers Testosterone More Than Aging

Aging may not impact your testosterone levels as much as you might think. From age about 35, studies suggest circulating levels of this sex hormone in men usually begin to decline. But it’s only very gradual. There’s another overlooked factor that could have bigger impact: where fat is stored in body. Read more

Processed Meat Raises Stomach and Esophageal Cancer Risk

There is now substantial amount of evidence that eating more meat, particularly red and processed meat, increases risk of cancer. However, not every dataset shows association, and researchers seek more clarity for specific cancer types. Read more

#Nicotine #E-Cigarettes Beat Patches and Gum for Quitting #Smoking

Smokers who want to quit are most likely to succeed when they use nicotine e-cigarettes, according to new Cochrane review. For someone trying to leave cigarettes behind, method chosen can make measurable difference.

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#BreastCancer Spread Could Be Stopped

Triple-negative breast cancer becomes especially dangerous once tumor cells escape breast and establish themselves elsewhere in body. Australian researchers have now identified molecular weakness that could help determine which patients might benefit from existing cancer drug aimed at slowing spread. read more

Bats May Hold the Secret to Fighting Aging And Cancer

Bats are unusually long-lived for animals of their size. Small mammals generally burn energy quickly and die relatively young, yet some bats survive for several decades. Read more