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What smoking cannabis really does to your mind: Experts reveal the surprising effects this 4/20

Health
Rachel Carter

THC in cannabis affects the way different parts of your brain communicate This causes effects ranging from time dilation to paranoia and ...

Vaping could help people quit smoking, study says

Health
Rachel Carter

Health By Amy Eisinger Published April 5, 2024, 1:28 p.m. ET If one of your resolutions was to quit smoking, vaping might ...

How to ‘switch on’ your anti-ageing genes – and live longer

Health
Rachel Carter

You’ve probably referred to them negatively – blaming them for your weight, bad habits or thinning hair. But while you can’t change ...

Smoking cannabis associated with increased risk of heart attack, stroke

Health
Rachel Carter

News Release Wednesday, February 28, 2024 NIH-funded observational study shows risk grows sharply with more frequent use. Frequent cannabis smoking may ...

Why it’s so hard to quit smoking — and how to boost your odds of stopping for good

LifeStyle
Olivia Martin

If you or someone you know has unsuccessfully tried to stop smoking, know that it’s an incredibly common experience. “Studies show that ...

4 types of dark circles — and how to treat them: dermatologist

Health
Rachel Carter

Fashion & Beauty By Tracy Swartz Published Jan. 17, 2024, 6:19 p.m. ET It’s the circles of life. An NYC dermatologist is ...

6 traits you can thank Neanderthals for — from bad habits to bed times

Science
Dr. Sarah Adams

Weird But True By Tracy Swartz Published Jan. 7, 2024, 4:13 p.m. ET Part of the club? Research shows that many humans ...

Smoking shrinks the brain and drives up Alzheimer’s risk, new study finds

Health
Rachel Carter

Health By Melissa Rudy, Fox News Published Jan. 2, 2024, 11:34 a.m. ET Smoking is notorious for causing damage to the lungs ...

Smoking Causes Brain Shrinkage – “It Sounds Bad, and It Is Bad”

Health
Rachel Carter

Research from Washington University shows that smoking shrinks the brain and speeds up brain aging, a process that is irreversible even after ...

UK study suggests working from home in the pandemic may have stopped people from quitting smoking

Health
Rachel Carter

Working from home during the pandemic may have stopped people quitting smoking, research in the UK suggests. The rate of decline in ...