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A new study from the USC Head and Neck Center reveals a concerning connection between cannabis use and an increased risk of head and neck cancer. The research, published in JAMA Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery, suggests that individuals with cannabis use disorder may face a significantly higher likelihood of developing these cancers compared to non-users.

Cannabis Use Linked to Higher Risk of Head and Neck Cancer

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Regular heavy marijuana use may increase a person’s risk of developing some head and neck cancers, a study published Thursday in JAMA Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery found. The study found that heavy cannabis users were between 3.5 and 5 times more likely to develop head and neck cancers than...

Heavy cannabis use may increase risk of certain cancers, new study finds

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People who use marijuana at high levels are putting themselves at more than three times the risk for head and neck cancers, new research warns.

Study links heavy marijuana use with risk of head, neck cancers

The FDA on Thursday signed off on Citius Pharmaceuticals’ Lymphir (denileukin diftitox-cxdl) for the treatment of patients with relapsed or refractory cutaneous T cell lymphoma, who have undergone at least one prior line of systemic therapy. Lymphir is Citius’ first FDA-approved product and currently the only treatment for cutaneous...

Citius Scores FDA Approval in Cutaneous T Cell Lymphoma

Understanding how long marijuana stays in the body can be crucial to some people for various reasons, from employment screenings to personal health monitoring. Marijuana’s active compound, THC, and its metabolites can linger in the system, with urine tests being the most common method of detection. Here’s what the science says about marijuana detection in urine, hair, and saliva tests, and how CBD factors into this.

How Long Does Marijuana Stay in Urine?

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According to a study published in the Archives of Medical Sciences: Atherosclerotic Disease, heart attack patients with a history of marijuana use have a lower in-hospital mortality rate compared to those without a history of use. For the study, researchers from various institutions, including the Detroit Medical Center-Wayne State University and the Royal Devon University … 
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Study of Nearly 10 Million People Finds Marijuana Linked to Improved Outcomes for Heart Attack Patients, Reduced In-Hospital Mortality

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Several factors influence how weed shows up on a drug test, including what kind of test it is. Here's how long to expect weed to stay in your body.

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Findings of a newly published study show what authors describe as a “cannabis paradox”: Despite concerns that marijuana use may be associated with some heart problems, adults admitted to the hospital after suffering heart attacks actually seemed to fare better if they were cannabis consumers. “The findings of...

Marijuana Users Have Better Outcomes Following Heart Attacks, New Study Finds, Pointing To ‘Cannabis Paradox’

European universities have developed a new method for quickly and accurately detecting THC in small saliva samples. This technique simplifies traditional processes into two main steps and utilizes mass spectrometry for rapid analysis. It represents a significant advancement in drug testing technology. Cannabis is the most widely used illegal drug...

Revolutionizing THC Testing: Detecting Cannabis With Just a Few Drops of Saliva

New ancient marine crocodile from time of dinosaurs provides insight into the groups lifestyle and diversity. A newly discovered species of marine crocodile from 135 million years ago described from Germany. An international team of scientists, including researchers from Germany and the UK, have described a new species of ancient...

New ancient marine crocodile from time of dinosaurs provides insight into the groups lifestyle and diversity

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On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

ARLINGTON, Va. (August 7, 2024) — Family members of patients recently discharged from the hospital may have a higher risk of getting an antibiotic-resistant infection, often called a superbug, even if the patient was not diagnosed with the same infection, suggesting hospitals play a role in the community spread of resistant bacteria, according to study in Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology, the journal of the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America.

Superbugs spread to family members of recently hospitalized patients

In the phase II CUPISCO trial reported in The Lancet, Krämer et al found that molecularly guided therapy in patients with unfavorable nonsquamous cancer of unknown primary who had disease control on first-line platinum-based therapy resulted in better progression-free survival vs patients who continued chemotherapy. Study Details. In the...

Cancer of Unknown Primary: Molecularly Guided Therapy After Disease Control on Platinum-Based Chemotherapy

It’s become common knowledge that alcohol is a carcinogen — otherwise known as a cancer-causing substance. A new report paints a concerning picture of just how many cancers and related deaths may be the result of drinking alcohol. The study in CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians, published...

No drink is safe: Studies show alcohol’s link to growing list of cancers

In the last 6 months prior to PDAC diagnosis, visceral and subcutaneous adipose tissue decreased by 12.9% and 14.7%, respectively. LDL, total cholesterol and triglycerides also decreased before diagnosis. In the 36 months prior to diagnosis of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma, researchers observed “predominant changes” in patients’ body composition and biochemical...

Body fat, metabolic changes before pancreatic cancer diagnosis may aid in early detection

Chronic pain, particularly neuropathic pain resulting from nerve damage, significantly impacts quality of life for many individuals. Conventional treatments, such as opioids, often come with severe side effects like addiction, tolerance, and constipation, making them less ideal for long-term management. Recent research published in the journal PAIN explores an alternative:...

Cannabis terpenes offer new hope for neuropathic pain relief

Everyday Health

Learn about eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) and its symptoms, including chronic cough, treatment options, and diagnosis methods.

Can Eosinophilic Esophagitis Be the Reason Behind Your Chronic Cough?

Early-stage trials in Alzheimer’s disease patients and studies in mouse models of the disease have suggested positive impacts on pathology and symptoms from exposure to light and sound presented at the “gamma” band frequency of 40 Hz. A new study zeroes in on how 40Hz sensory stimulation helps to sustain an essential process in which the signal-sending branches of neurons, called axons, are wrapped in a fatty insulation called myelin. Often called the brain’s “white matter,” myelin protects axons and insures better electrical signal transmission in brain circuits.

Study reveals ways in which 40Hz sensory stimulation may preserve brain’s ‘white matter’

Incorporating information from common blood tests can enhance cancer risk assessment in patients with abdominal symptoms, according to a study publishing July 30th in the open-access journal PLOS Medicine by Meena Rafiq from University College London, UK, and colleagues. Early cancer detection is key to successful treatment. However, many undiagnosed...

Routine blood test results can improve cancer risk assessment in patients with abdominal symptoms

You’ve probably already heard of the ‘gut-brain axis’. It’s the biochemical signaling pathway between the gastrointestinal tract and your central nervous system, which has already been associated with bowel disease and dementia, as well as GERD and chronic headaches. It’s also why a good night’s sleep...

7 GI conditions linked with brain aneurysm

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Cannabis use and head and neck cancer

About The Study: This cohort study highlights an association between cannabis-related disorder and the development of head and neck cancer in adult patients. Given the limitations...

Cannabis use and head and neck cancer

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