Recent analysis shows a significant shift in substance use habits in the United States. While alcohol has long been the preferred recreational substance, data from the US National Survey on Drug Use and Health indicate a rise in regular cannabis consumption. Jonathan Caulkins, a public health policy researcher, notes that high-frequency cannabis use now surpasses
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The discovery of a second case of bird flu in a human, specifically in a dairy farm worker in Michigan, raises concerns about the potential spread of the disease. Even though the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states that the risk assessment for the general public remains low, there is a possibility of
Nightmares have long been a topic of study in psychology, often associated with stress, trauma, and various mental health issues. However, a recent study led by public health researcher Melanie Sloan from the University of Cambridge has shed light on a new perspective regarding nightmares. According to the research, bad dreams could potentially serve as
An international team of astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has made a groundbreaking discovery of two supermassive black holes merging across 13 billion light-years of space and time. This colossal cosmic collision occurred just 740 million years after the Big Bang, shedding light on the origins and growth of supermassive black holes
A recent study conducted by researchers from the University of Bath and the University of Bristol in the UK has shed light on the potential dangers of consuming high-potency cannabis in the adolescent years. The study, which analyzed data from 1,560 UK adults, found that individuals who consumed higher-potency cannabis between the ages of 16
In recent years, astronomers have made a groundbreaking discovery in the realm of space exploration. Known as Odd Radio Circles (ORCs), these massive rings of radio waves have been observed on a scale larger than entire galaxies. These peculiar phenomena resemble shockwaves expanding outwards and have previously only been detectable in radio wavelengths. However, a
The medicine behind Ozempic and Wegovy, known as semaglutide, has been found to have remarkable benefits for heart health, even for individuals who do not experience weight loss. The Semaglutide and Cardiovascular Outcomes (SELECT) trial, the largest and longest clinical trial on semaglutide use in individuals without diabetes, provided data that revealed that semaglutide injections
The recent bird flu outbreak in the United States is not just a concern for hunters and farmers; it also poses a threat to city residents, especially those with pets. The New York City Virus Hunters (NYCVH) Program conducted a study revealing that several birds passing through the city over the past few years were
The fossil record of planet Earth is a treasure trove of information that stretches across vast expanses of time. Each fossil serves as a snapshot in time, capturing the moment when a living organism was buried and slowly turned to stone. In a recent discovery in Germany, scientists have unearthed a remarkable fossil of a
The recent analysis of tree ring data has revealed a shocking truth – it has been 2,000 years since the Northern Hemisphere experienced a summer as hot as last year’s. This level of extreme heat hasn’t been seen since the height of the Roman Empire, painting a grim picture of the impact of climate change