A Tulane University analysis of nearly half a million adults linked regular cannabis use with higher reported cardiovascular disease risk, including a 40% higher stroke risk among less frequent users, though the preliminary findings cannot establish causation.
The Vera C. Rubin Observatory has detected ED138, a large object beyond Pluto that may qualify as a dwarf planet. Astronomers now need further observations to determine its size, classification and physical characteristics.
A study of nearly 57 million Americans found substantially higher parkinsonism rates among adults with autism and intellectual disabilities, even after excluding antipsychotic medication users, prompting calls for closer monitoring of motor changes.
A study of 555 Americans linked fearful attachment with the highest problematic social media use, while secure participants had the lowest. Researchers say people should examine whether online habits disrupt work, school, emotional stability and relationships in person.
A neurologist says brain fog exercises should match the specific problem, with 60 second word drills, rapid summaries and recall prompts offering more focused practice for verbal memory and processing speed than unrelated number puzzles.
An unusually early H1N1 wave is spreading east after striking Pacific states, with a mutation helping the virus evade immunity. Experts urge immediate vaccination while monitoring whether another surge could follow later in the season.
Boy kibble offers a convenient route to protein and home cooking, but nutrition experts say its heavy reliance on meat and rice can crowd out vegetables, plant diversity and the broader range of nutrients found in a varied diet.
Artist and activist August Lamm says replacing her smartphone with a basic flip phone restored hours of free time, strengthened her relationships and sharpened her attention, offering a practical challenge to anyone convinced constant connectivity is unavoidable.