Tuesday, October 6, 2026

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

Monday, October 5, 2026

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