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Cannabis-Related Brain Disorder

A 15-year-old boy developed a life-threatening brain condition due to a rare disorder caused by heavy use of marijuana, known as cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome (CHS) or "scromitting". This is one of only two recorded cases in teenagers…

Wildfire Evacuates Furry Friend

A grey cat named Lucky was found sitting alone on a burned dock near the Bradley Creek wildfire area by Andrew Erickson, who was helping his neighbors survey damage from a boat. The cat appeared to have been without help for two and a half…

Alzheimer's Spousal Care

Wen Bo, a 90-year-old woman living in Beijing, has inspired millions with her dedication to caring for her husband who suffers from Alzheimer's disease. She has been his full-time carer since he was diagnosed with the condition in 2023…

Sydney Teen Choking Incident

A 16-year-old girl died at Royal North Shore Hospital in Sydney two days after being found unresponsive in her home at Elanora Heights. Police are investigating, and it's suspected that she engaged in a choking act during sex before…

Canberra Childcare Centre Closure

The Edge Early Learning childcare centre in Charnwood, Canberra, has been ordered to close for three months after the regulator issued a notice of suspension. This decision comes as the provider, Edge Early Learning, enters voluntary…

Low Cholesterol Diet

Over half of British adults have high cholesterol, a condition that can cause heart attacks, strokes, and dementia if left untreated. Nearly 8 million people in the UK and around 92 million in the US take statin medication daily to lower…

Free Biohacking Health Tip

Dr. Eric Verdin, president and CEO of the Buck Institute for Research on Aging, says that despite the focus on supplements and high-tech devices, a key driver of longevity is actually something simple: human connection. According to Dr…

Canada's Affordability Crisis

In Canada, food and shelter costs have driven the affordability crisis, but health care is not far behind. According to data, out-of-pocket health-care costs have surged by 18.5% since 2022. Experts note that this increase may be…

Infertility and Pregnancy Help

The American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists says that healthy couples in their 20s to early 30s who have regular, unprotected sex have a 25% to 30% chance of getting pregnant each month. Reproductive endocrinologist Lucky Sekhon…

Ebola Outbreak in DRC

In Ituri province, the epicenter of the Democratic Republic of Congo's deadliest Ebola epidemic, maternal deaths are surging. The number of deaths among pregnant women has roughly doubled in just over three months since the outbreak was…

Brain Injury Research Funding

Campers with traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) have been thriving at Camp Cranium in Pennsylvania's Columbia County since 2008, where they participate in activities like archery, rock climbing, and swimming. The camp was established in…

Caffeine in Popular Drinks

Costa's medium cappuccino and americano contain 325mg of caffeine, equivalent to the amount in four cans of Red Bull. This is according to an analysis by Which?, a consumer watchdog group. The same analysis found that Pret's Matcha Latte…