A research study into New Psychoactive Substances (NPS) – formerly referred to as ‘legal highs’…
Spending on Illicit Drugs in U.S. Nears $150 Billion Annually
Spending on cannabis, cocaine, heroin and methamphetamine by Americans reached nearly $150 billion in 2016,…
Depression, Cannabis Use and Binge Drinking Increase the Risk of Relapse Among Former Smokers
The prevalence of depression, cannabis use, and alcohol abuse increased among former smokers from 2005…
Malaria Expert Warns of Need for Malaria Drug to Treat Severe Cases in U.S.
Each year there are more than 200 million cases of malaria worldwide, a mosquito-borne disease…
Case Studies Suggest That ‘Red Flag’ Laws Play a Role in Preventing Mass Shootings
Case studies of individuals threatening mass violence suggest that extreme risk protection orders (ERPOs), colloquially…
When a Diseased Liver Disrupts the Brain
The liver plays a vital role as a filter in the human body. But what…
10 Million New Cases of Vitamin D Deficiency Will Be Prevented by Adding Vitamin D to Wheat Flour
Adding vitamin D to wheat flour would prevent 10 million new cases of vitamin D…
Religion Associated with HPV Vaccination Rate for College Women
It’s been more than a decade since a vaccine was introduced to prevent contraction of…
Dog Down: Effort Helps Emergency Medical Staff Treat Law Enforcement K-9s
Recognizing a gap in care for law enforcement K-9s injured on the job, a team…
Binge Drinking May Be More Damaging to Women
Alcohol consumption is a major cause of chronic liver disease in the United States, and…
