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A new chart based on DEA data is turning heads in the cannabis world. It draws on the NIDA Potency Monitoring Project to track THC levels in samples seized by law enforcement. The chart reveals a steady climb from just under 4 percent THC in 1995 to more than 16 percent in 2022. That fourfold […]
When 76-year-old Jeff Cook noticed a persistent sore on his chest in 2018, he had no idea that this small irritation would lead to a devastating diagnosis: stage four lung cancer. Facing statistics that showed only 5% of patients with his condition survive beyond five years — with half dying within just four months — […]
Monaco has an astonishing average life expectancy of 86.5 years. The latest UN projections reveal the top 25 countries poised for the longest-lived populations in 2025. These figures spotlight global health disparities, offering a window into how economic stability, healthcare access, and social services contribute to longer lives. Monaco leads the pack, followed by San […]
Remember when being a millionaire meant you’d truly “made it”? Well, buckle up because America’s millionaire population has gone absolutely bonkers – and the numbers will blow your mind. Back in 1983, only 2.4 million American households could claim millionaire status. Fast forward to today, and we’re looking at a staggering 22 million millionaire households. […]
Could your grip strength reveal your odds of living a longer, healthier life? New research suggests it might be a surprisingly powerful predictor. Scientists are increasingly finding links between physical strength — particularly grip strength — and longevity. As muscles weaken with age, a declining grip can serve as an early warning for future health […]
Turns out, the secret to a sharper, happier brain might just be buried in your backyard. A growing body of research shows that gardening isn’t just great for your roses — it’s fertilizer for your mental health too. Whether you’re potting houseplants or growing a full vegetable patch, the act of gardening engages your body […]
Discover the future of medicine where surgeons trade scalpels for sound waves! Engineers at Caltech have unveiled a groundbreaking Deep Tissue In Vivo Sound Printing (DISP) platform—a method that uses focused ultrasound to “print” bioinks directly inside living tissue, all without a single incision. After injecting a liquid ink packed with temperature‑sensitive liposomes, researchers guide […]
Imagine if you could stop a migraine before it even starts—like hitting the snooze button on a headache. Well, science just handed us that button. A groundbreaking study published in Nature Medicine reveals that the migraine medication ubrogepant doesn’t just tackle the headache; it also alleviates the early warning signs that often precede a migraine […]
Ever had one of those days where your brain just blanks on something obvious? It happens! Most minor forgetfulness—like spacing on a name or taking a bit longer with your taxes—is just normal aging. But there’s a fine line: experts warn that “true memory loss—the kind that disrupts your day-to-day functioning—isn’t ‘normal’ in any decade […]
A veteran orchestra conductor in Ohio got a new lease on life thanks to a tiny implant. After 11 years battling Parkinson’s tremors, Rand Laycock visited Cleveland Clinic and was fitted with what doctors call a “pacemaker for the brain”. This deep brain stimulation (DBS) device sends electrical pulses into his movement-control circuits, effectively smoothing […]
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