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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

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?

The US Sun

A DAD-OF-FIVE died after mistakenly pouring washing detergent on a bowl of cornflakes instead of milk, an inquest has heard. Tom McDonald was rushed to St Vincent’s University Hospital (SVUH) in Dublin on March 9, 2023, after his daughter realised he had accidentally poisoned himself. “It was so quick – he was perfectly well and […]

Dad-of-five with dementia died after accidentally pouring washing detergent on his cornflakes instead of milk

Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form. Cannabis use is on the rise globally, prompting questions about its effects on the brain. But what is the truth?. Ultimately, understanding the diverse effects of cannabis on the brain can help individuals make informed decisions about their health. Further...

What Cannabis Does to Your Brain

Indiana State

Law & Crime

Richard and Patricia Heitz allegedly kept child in camper without electricity for days before abandoning him at a mental facility and refusing to let him back home. 
The post Adopted 13-year-old kept in camper without electricity, forced to use ‘grocery style bags’ as toilet: Police first appeared on Law & Crime.

Adopted 13-year-old kept in camper without electricity, forced to use 'grocery style bags' as toilet: Police

This informational guide, part of PS's Condition Center, lays out the realities of this health concern: what it is, what it can look like, and strategies that medical experts say are proven to help. You should always consult your doctor regarding matters pertaining to your health and before starting any course of medical treatment.

What Is Bacterial Vaginosis, Exactly?

Getting older is a privilege, but often has some unwanted side effects on your body — your eyesight might start to go, your joints may be feeling creaky and maybe your hair is going gray, among other things. Which brings us to a couple forms of an age-old question...

What Age Do Men Stop Getting “Excited?”

The Atlantic

Last year the U.S. had about 81,000 overdose deaths involving opioids. The tally since 1999 is at least 645,000. Though the culprits have changed over the years—first it was prescription opioids, then heroin, then synthetics like fentanyl—the loss of life has been constant, so much so that it can be difficult to imagine contemporary American life without an opioid epidemic.

The Drug That Could Help End the Opioid Epidemic

PureWow

Here’s all the royal news you need to know for the week leading up to August 2, 2024, from a royal baby gender reveal to a new update from Meghan Markle about her kids.

Royal News Roundup: a New Royal Baby, a Royal Gender Reveal & an Update on Archie & Lilibet from Meghan Markle

Upworthy

It’s pretty common to hear a story about a man whose life is turned upside down after a DNA test proves that he’s not the father of a child he thought was his. However, hearing a mother dealing with the same scenario is rare. That’s why a recent post on Reddit has so many people talking.A user named ThrowRA-3xbetrayal claims that a DNA test shows her husband is the father of the 2-year-old boy they’ve raised but she isn’t the biological mother.The story began 6 years ago when the couple tried to conceive but had no luck. The woman then discovered she had a “medical condition” that meant she couldn’t bring a baby to term, which resulted in a partial hysterectomy. The woman, who refers to herself as the family’s “breadwinner” took on multiple jobs to pay a surrogate to have their child.

Heartbroken wife files for divorce after DNA test reveals 2-year-old son isn't hers

Four people have been arrested after what is believed to be monkey dust was uncovered during raids. Three females and one male remain in custody after West Mercia Police carried out two raids on properties in Telford. Officers targeted properties in Ketley Park Road, Ketley and Wilkinson Close, Snedshill, where...

Four arrested in raids targeting monkey dust

AN 18-year-old Exeter University student tragically died on her mum’s shoulder after having a horror allergic reaction. Lily King had been on holiday to celebrate top grades in her first year of University but had began to feel ill after eating chicken and chips. Lily and her mum Aicha, 56, were coming to the end […]

Girl, 18, ‘died on her mum’s shoulder’ after horror reaction to chicken and chips on family holiday

Irish Star

A frightening prediction about WW3 has not come true

Indian astronomer predicts WW3 start date will be in 2024

Oklahoma State

Vera, OK

An Oklahoma father and his girlfriend were arrested after police found the man's 15-year-old daughter tied up to a tree with a ratchet strap in his backyard, authorities say. Police arrested Johnny James, 40, on a charge of aggravated child abuse and neglect. His girlfriend, Kayla Sharee Clark, 42, has also been charged with child neglect.

Father tied his 15-year-old daughter to a tree for three days because ‘she can’t be trusted and lies’

Tennessee State

Maryland Heights, MO

Rapper and actor Nelly is reportedly facing multiple charges after he was arrested in Missouri in the early hours of Wednesday, Aug 7. The musician, whose real name is Cornell Haynes II, was placed under arrest in Maryland Heights after law enforcement caught him in possession of a controlled substance. He also previously failed to appear on an old traffic charge.

Rapper and Actor Nelly Arrested in Missouri, Facing Multiple Charges

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Gypsy Rose has removed over half her social media content following the online leak of her mother's murder photos. In late July, Gypsy Rose, a frequent TikTok and Instagram user, erased more than 50% of her posts on both platforms.

Gypsy Rose Blanchard Fears Having Her Baby In Prison After An Alleged Fight With Her Step Mother

Alcohol intolerance is the medical term for an immediate and unpleasant reaction to consuming alcohol. Common symptoms include skin flushing, nasal congestion, and headaches. Alcohol intolerance is an immediate unpleasant reaction to consuming alcohol. It typically occurs because of a genetic difference that makes the body unable to break down alcohol efficiently.

Your Guide to Alcohol Intolerance

New York Post

A horrifying photograph shows two Oklahoma college students passed out with their heads on a bar after they say they were potentially drugged at a swim-up bar at a resort in Cancun. 

Zara Hull, her boyfriend Jake Sinder and their friend Kaylie Pitze were having a pool day with friends when the two young women suddenly passed out after ordering water at the bar. 

“We both got water and within two minutes, Jake had turned around and we both hit the bar, heads down at the same time,” Hull told CBS News. 

A shocking photograph taken moments after the two...

Horrifying photo shows college students passed out at Mexican pool bar after sipping water they now think was spiked

USA TODAY

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.

How long does marijuana stay in your system? What weed-users should know

Have you ever taken a moment to consider the plastic items in your close vicinity? Plastic objects are quite ubiquitous, fulfilling various roles; from the bags we fill with food supplies to the water bottles we use to maintain our hydration. However, there could be more to these everyday items...

Drinking from plastic bottles raises your blood pressure

NewsBreak

Cannabis use directly linked to head and neck cancer

The world today is more understanding – and embracing – of cannabis use than it has ever been before. Oddly enough, the green herb with its...

Cannabis use directly linked to head and neck cancer

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