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🧠 Overview As cannabis becomes more widely used and legalized, questions about its safety - especially regarding heart health - are rising. A batch of recent large-scale studies and clinical research has begun to clarify the risks. Here’s what the compelling new data reveals. 1. Higher Odds of Heart Attack in Young Adults A retrospective study involving over 4.6 million people (ages...[ Read More... ]

Titanium dioxide (often listed as E171 in ingredient lists) is a bright white pigment commonly used to make products appear whiter and more opaque. You’ll find it in everything from toothpaste and sunscreen to candies, pastries, medications, and even paint. Despite its widespread use in the United States, the European Union banned titanium dioxide as a food additive in 2022, citing safety...[ Read More... ]

In a new advisory released on Friday, U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy has highlighted a critical health concern—alcohol consumption and its significant link to cancer risk. This advisory underscores the need for greater public awareness and a potential overhaul of health warning labels on alcoholic beverages.Alcohol and Cancer: The ConnectionAccording to the Surgeon General's office,...[ Read More... ]

It's advice that has been on the various doctor tv shows and made its rounds on the news before, and probably also mentioned to you by your eye doctor if you wear contact lenses.  It's on the news again via the U.S. CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) and it's good to know if you wear contacts.  The CDC found that in the 1,000+ contact lens-related infections reported to a...[ Read More... ]