Although marijuana may have some benefits, its use could cause health issues for older people with cardiovascular disease. One case, in particular, is sparking some questions. In recent years, the legalization of marijuana has become more widespread.Some people use the drug recreationally, while some use it to relieve chronic pain…
Moderate drinking may not ward off heart disease
Share of U.S. Nonsmokers Exposed to Secondhand Smoke Declined by Half Since 2000
The share of American nonsmokers who are exposed to secondhand smoke fell by half since 2000, from 53 percent to 25 percent, according to a new government report. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said during the period studied, a growing number of states and municipalities banned smoking…
High Good, Low Bad Cholesterol Levels Are Healthy for Brain, Too
High levels of “good” cholesterol and low levels of “bad” cholesterol are correlated with lower levels of the amyloid plaque deposition in the brain that is a hallmark of Alzheimer’s disease, in a pattern that mirrors the relationship between good and bad cholesterol in cardiovascular disease, UC Davis researchers have…
Research Provides Clues to Alcohol Addiction Vulnerability
A Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center team studying alcohol addiction has new research that might shed light on why some drinkers are more susceptible to addiction than others. Jeff Weiner, Ph.D., professor of physiology and pharmacology at Wake Forest Baptist, and colleagues used an animal model to look at the…