Forward bending at work may raise miscarriage risk during pregnancy
Bending forwards, and to a lesser extent, walking a lot at work in early pregnancy, may raise the…
Secondhand smoke exposure linked to higher blood cadmium levels
A new study finds that adults who simply breathe in secondhand cigarette smoke have about 1.5 times more of the…
Low blood pressure shows strongest link to Alzheimer’s disease
Numerous types of cardiovascular disease and CVD risk factors were linked to a higher risk of Alzheimer’s disease,…
Study finds indoor cats do not trigger child asthma flares
Asthma is the most common chronic disease and one of the main causes of hospitalization among children. The…
The reason why smokers arrive too late to the doctor
For years, smoking was perceived solely as a personal choice – a habit that a person chose for…
Doctors group calls for ban on sale of tobacco products to all people born after a certain year
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‘Monumental Public- Health Achievement’ on Cigarette Front
The cigarette smoking rate among US adults dropped to another all-time low last year, with 1 in…
Violence exposure linked to increased tobacco use among teens
One way to lower smoking rates among teens may be to address their exposure to violence, as an…
Olive waste extract may help lower fat and improve muscle markers
Could a byproduct of olive oil production help protect muscle health? Researchers report that a polyphenol-rich olive wastewater…
Marijuana Use May Raise Lung Cancer Risk, Researchers Warn
New research is shedding light on a possible connection between heavy marijuana smoking and several types of cancer.…
Health Ministry panel seeks to halt use of medical cannabis in smokable form
With Israel having one of the world’s highest rates of medical cannabis consumption per capita, a Health Ministry…
Cumulative cardiovascular health from early adulthood predicts lower disease risk
The American Heart Association’s Life’s Essential 8 (LE8) score is a health tool, ranging from 0 to 100,…