This article was originally published on August 26, 2019, and has since been updated. People around the world have been paying even more attention to vaping as more than 150 people in the United States—and likely even more by the time you’re reading this article—have been hospitalized for breathing problems linked to vaping. First of...
The problems with vaping do not start and end with the explosion of the vaping devices which, while rare, have led to serious and fatal injuries [1]. As many know, thousands of vapers have been affected by vaping related illnesses or what is now known as EVALI (e-cigarette, or vaping, product use associated lung injury)....
Waking up with a sticky, dry mouth at night can feel very uncomfortable and strangely worrying. Saliva does far more than keep your mouth comfortable. It helps protect teeth, supports taste, and even aids digestion. The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research explains that “dry mouth, also called xerostomia, is the condition of not...
Your kidneys quietly filter your blood all day, balancing fluids, clearing waste, and helping control blood pressure. Yet kidney health often only gets attention once something goes wrong. Many people already know that a very salty diet strains the kidneys, but less obvious habits can cause just as much trouble. Some of those habits live...
Many people buy hemp based edibles for sleep or a bit of calm, but a new federal rule might change that pretty fast. Lawmakers quietly added a strict THC limit into the national spending bill, and it could create a sweeping THC gummies ban that nobody really saw coming. This change hides inside a huge...
Heart attacks might look like they happen out of nowhere, but in most cases, the body tries to warn us first. According to a recent study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, more than 99 percent of people who had a heart attack already had at least one major health issue...
Most people don’t think about their kidneys until something goes wrong, yet these two bean-shaped organs quietly keep your body in balance every day. They filter out waste, regulate fluids, and even play a role in keeping blood pressure steady. When they’re healthy, you hardly notice them, but when they’re under strain, the effects show...
Just open any information leaflet that accompanies a medication, and you will likely be faced with a long list of potential side effects. In other words, there is a possibility that you can create one issue while trying to deal with another. This is even true for typical over-the-counter medications used to treat various digestive...
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has implemented new restrictions that will affect millions of travelers who use cordless hair devices. This particular focus on cordless hair devices is due to some devices potentially containing harmful materials. Materials such as gas cartridges and butane canisters are not permitted on flights. These changes, announced in August 2025,...
Artificial sweeteners are added to a large range of food and drink products that we consume daily. They are also added to another product that many people use regularly – vapes. A relatively new artificial sweetener called neotame has been found in the top 11 disposable e-cigarette manufacturers, providing their flavors with their sweetness. Neotame...
You may have noticed a shift in shopping patterns lately. Many products young people avoid are ones older generations considered essentials. Youth buying habits are evolving, driven by sustainability, minimalism, and digital convenience. Younger generations, especially millennials and Gen Z, are redefining the way we consume and shop. Let’s take a closer look at 14...
What happens when a hair is plucked has been revealed by an eye-opening simulation. On the surface, it appears simple: the hair is grabbed and pulled. However, a drama unfolds beneath the surface that is rarely considered. When hair is plucked, a chain of events is initiated that is just now being properly observed by...
