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Does cannabis raise the risk of cancer?
Scientists are piecing together how cannabis smoke may disarm the body's immune arsenal while activating cancer-linked pathways. But the potential links aren't yet completely understood.
Best fitness trackers for beginners 2025 — From Apple Watch to Garmin Forerunner 165
Buying guides These are the best beginner-friendly fitness trackers you can buy in every category, from Apple Watch and Garmin Forerunner 165 to Amazfit Active
Hiker picks up venomous snake, dies after bite triggers rare allergic reaction, authorities say
Authorities say a man died after being bitten by a venomous snake in Tennessee. The snake is believed to be a timber rattlesnake, which can have extremely potent venom, but the man likely died due to a rare allergic reaction.
A man's preference for 'soft' bacon may have given him brain worms
A man in the U.S. reported worsening migraine symptoms. It turned out that a pork tapeworm had invaded his brain.
Keratin extracted from sheep's wool repairs teeth in breakthrough
Keratin extracted from sheep wool has been found to help protect human teeth. It could be coming to your dentist’s office soon.
New brain implant can decode a person's 'inner monologue'
A new brain-computer interface can decode a person's inner speech, which could help people with paralysis communicate.
FDA panel has cast doubt on whether antidepressants are safe in pregnancy. Here's what the science actually says.
Decades of research show that SSRIs can be safely used during pregnancy. Meanwhile, untreated depression during pregnancy is associated with poor health outcomes like preterm birth and preeclampsia.
Vaccines hold tantalizing promise in the fight against dementia
A prominent Nature study and related research raise the possibility that vaccines may have a broader role in experimental therapeutics outside the realm of infectious diseases.
