Cannabis legalization linked to rising tobacco and cannabis co-use
The legalization of cannabis and the start of retail sales of the drug in the US are linked…
What decades of tobacco regulation can teach us about ultra-processed food, new study finds
Ultra-processed foods, like tobacco, are engineered to heighten reward, drive compulsive consumption, and potentially create addiction, and should…
Nearly half of adults now live with heart disease as obesity and diabetes surge
From rising obesity and diabetes to stubborn health inequities, the AHA’s latest statistics reveal why cardiovascular disease remains…
Reducing alcohol consumption could significantly lower cancer deaths
Reducing annual alcohol consumption in Australia by one litre a person could significantly lower deaths from several major…
Tracing the decline in American heart disease mortality
Following a five-year upward trend likely impacted by the COVID pandemic, the number of heart disease and stroke…
Alcohol consumption plays a major role in India’s mouth cancer burden
Even a low daily intake of alcohol–just 9 g or around one standard drink-is linked to a 50%…
Experts highlight the impact of unregulated health and AI apps for substance use reduction
Jon-Patrick Allem, a member of the Rutgers Institute for Nicotine and Tobacco Studies, an associate professor at the Rutgers School…
Jim Corbett guard says ‘deer meat is tasty’, offers tobacco to shocked tourists. What happened next
An eagerly anticipated wildlife safari at Jim Corbett National Park turned shocking for a tourist due to a…
New certification equips providers with digital tools to ensure quality cardiac care
The rapidly expanding availability of remote telehealth cardiac health care poses a growing challenge for health care providers…
Multilateral collaboration remains key amid funding shifts in global health
As the US withdraws from the World Health Organization and cuts overseas aid, regional partnerships are critical to…
Quitting smoking after cancer diagnosis significantly extends survival
Around 25% of people with cancer in the U.S. are active smokers when they are diagnosed, and studies…
Most people who experience heart attack, stroke or heart failure have prior risk factors
Sep 29 2025 More than 99% of people who went on to suffer a heart attack, stroke or…