Even nicotine-free vapes can harm the lung, finds study

by Anglia Ruskin UniversityeVape fluid exposure causes a significant increase in pulmonary endothelial cell damage and breakdown of monolayer integrity. Lung microvascular endothelial cells were

Updated on: March 23,2024 14

Even nicotine-free vapes can harm the lung, finds study

by Anglia Ruskin UniversityeVape fluid exposure causes a significant increase in pulmonary endothelial cell damage and breakdown of monolayer integrity. Lung microvascular endothelial cells were

Updated on:March 23,2024 14

Study shows sense of smell is impacted by vaping

by University of OtagoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSensory changes may be an unexpected side effect of vaping, new University of Otago research shows. The study, carried out in collaboration

Updated on: March 23,2024 16

Study shows sense of smell is impacted by vaping

by University of OtagoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSensory changes may be an unexpected side effect of vaping, new University of Otago research shows. The study, carried out in collaboration

Updated on:March 23,2024 16

Virtual reality treatment for palliative care shown to help patients 'flourish' during relaxation therapy

by FrontiersCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPalliative care is the interdisciplinary medical specialty of caring for people with serious and often terminal illnesses. Its aim is to improve qual

Updated on: March 27,2024 15

Virtual reality treatment for palliative care shown to help patients 'flourish' during relaxation therapy

by FrontiersCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPalliative care is the interdisciplinary medical specialty of caring for people with serious and often terminal illnesses. Its aim is to improve qual

Updated on:March 27,2024 15

Menstrual health literacy is alarmingly low—what you don't know can harm you

by Sally King,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainGiven that98% of mammalsdo not have periods, do you know why humans do?When I ask my menstrual health workshop participants—inc

Updated on: March 19,2024 17

Menstrual health literacy is alarmingly low—what you don't know can harm you

by Sally King,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainGiven that98% of mammalsdo not have periods, do you know why humans do?When I ask my menstrual health workshop participants—inc

Updated on:March 19,2024 17

Vast majority of vaping shops in WA are near schools or in poorer areas, researchers find

by Public Health Association of AustraliaExamples of vape stores and their advertising in Perth, Western Australia in 2023. Credit:Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health(2024)

Updated on: March 26,2024 20

Vast majority of vaping shops in WA are near schools or in poorer areas, researchers find

by Public Health Association of AustraliaExamples of vape stores and their advertising in Perth, Western Australia in 2023. Credit:Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health(2024)

Updated on:March 26,2024 20

A pharmacologist explains the controversy and addictive potential of the herbal substance kratom

by C. Michael White,The ConversationCredit: Anh Nguyen from PexelsThe herbal substance kratom, derived from the leaves of aSoutheast Asian tree, is used bynearly 2 million people&nbs

Updated on: March 26,2024 10

A pharmacologist explains the controversy and addictive potential of the herbal substance kratom

by C. Michael White,The ConversationCredit: Anh Nguyen from PexelsThe herbal substance kratom, derived from the leaves of aSoutheast Asian tree, is used bynearly 2 million people&nbs

Updated on:March 26,2024 10

Spain bans flavored heated tobacco products

Credit: Jill Burrow from PexelsSpain's government on Tuesday approved a decree that bans the sale of flavored heated tobacco products as part of efforts to discourage tobacco use, the health minis

Updated on: March 23,2024 19

Spain bans flavored heated tobacco products

Credit: Jill Burrow from PexelsSpain's government on Tuesday approved a decree that bans the sale of flavored heated tobacco products as part of efforts to discourage tobacco use, the health minis

Updated on:March 23,2024 19

Is it broken? A strain or sprain? How to spot a serious injury now school and sport are back

by Myles Murphy,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainKids are back at school, playgrounds, sport and general mucking around. This can lead to two things: happy children and injuries.

Updated on: March 18,2024 10

Is it broken? A strain or sprain? How to spot a serious injury now school and sport are back

by Myles Murphy,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainKids are back at school, playgrounds, sport and general mucking around. This can lead to two things: happy children and injuries.

Updated on:March 18,2024 10

What should parents know before heading to the emergency department

by Sylvia Owusu-Ansah MD, MPH, FAAP, American Academy of PediatricsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSooner or later, you will find yourself taking your child to the emergency department—it's bound

Updated on: March 16,2024 13

What should parents know before heading to the emergency department

by Sylvia Owusu-Ansah MD, MPH, FAAP, American Academy of PediatricsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSooner or later, you will find yourself taking your child to the emergency department—it's bound

Updated on:March 16,2024 13

The impact of nurse practitioner placement in Japanese nursing homes

by Okayama UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe global demographic shift marked by a decline in birth rates and an increase in aging populations has posed a significant strain on health

Updated on: March 27,2024 19

The impact of nurse practitioner placement in Japanese nursing homes

by Okayama UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe global demographic shift marked by a decline in birth rates and an increase in aging populations has posed a significant strain on health

Updated on:March 27,2024 19

Canada unveils framework for universal drug plan

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainCanada on Thursday unveiled a framework for a universal drug plan that, once fully implemented, would mark the biggest expansion of its publicly funded health care sy

Updated on: March 16,2024 11

Canada unveils framework for universal drug plan

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainCanada on Thursday unveiled a framework for a universal drug plan that, once fully implemented, would mark the biggest expansion of its publicly funded health care sy

Updated on:March 16,2024 11

New research shows sexual minority adults more willing to use digital health tools for public health

by JMIR PublicationsCredit: CC0 Public DomainLittle is known about the willingness of sexual minority adults—people who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, or other nonheterosexual orientation ident

Updated on: March 19,2024 16

New research shows sexual minority adults more willing to use digital health tools for public health

by JMIR PublicationsCredit: CC0 Public DomainLittle is known about the willingness of sexual minority adults—people who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, or other nonheterosexual orientation ident

Updated on:March 19,2024 16