Medical Research

American women are outliving men by 6 years since pandemic. But why?

Debi Johnson

Researchers cite the COVID-19 pandemic and drug overdoses as among the driving factors for the biggest difference in longevity between ...

Marijuana linked with heart failure, heart attack: New studies

Debi Johnson

Two new studies exploring the long-term effects of marijuana have found a possible link between use of the drug and ...

Scientists in Brazil are developing the first vaccine that could help break cocaine addiction

Debi Johnson

The vaccine is designed to help produce anti-cocaine antibodies in the body of a person who is chemically dependent on ...

You Might Want a Longer Needle for Your Next Vaccine

Debi Johnson

Like many other Americans, in 2021, I volunteered at a mass vaccine site. Under a tent, a team of health ...

One habit can triple your risk of getting dementia within 7 years: What not to do

Debi Johnson

If you want to lower your risk of getting Alzheimer’s or some other type of dementia, turn off the TV ...