Quitting smoking is one of the hardest efforts a person can undertake, and many aids out there claim to help stop the habit – including nicotine patches, gum and lozenges. Through the Tobacco ...

Researchers identify altered expression of genes that worsens periodontitis among smokers, and a new target molecule ...

Smoking tobacco is known to worsen symptoms of periodontitis and reduce responsiveness to treatment. Using high-resolution spatial transcriptomics, researchers identified differences between smokers ...

Over the past 12 months, hundreds of peer-reviewed cannabis-related studies have been released, covering everything from pain ...

The popularity of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs has seen a seismic shift in just over a year. Not long ago, they were primarily used for diabetes. But now, that’s changing. In some markets, such as the US, ...

Kirstyn Hill has worked as a clinical pediatric and women’s health pharmacist since 2020. She was driven to work with a patient population that is not often able to easily speak up for themselves and ...

Hemp protein is packed with benefits. Research shows that hempseeds have a nutty taste and can provide essential amino and fatty acids, along with other minerals, fibers, and vitamins. The risk of ...

Tech startups chasing a productivity edge are handing out free nicotine pouches to employees — stocking office fridges and vending machines with flavored stimulants that workers say sharpen focus, ...

Kristie Reed, PharmD, oversees emergency, general medical, surgical, psychiatric care, and oncology medication as the pharmacy director of a community hospital. Dr. Reed specializes in IV medications.

The tobacco industry rebranded a brutally addictive drug from deadly to desirable—and the longer-term health consequences may only be starting to unfold.

Lokelma (sodium zirconium cyclosilicate) is a prescription drug used to treat high blood potassium levels. Examples of side effects of Lokelma include fluid swelling in areas of the body and low blood ...

With so many supplements on the market, it’s tough to figure out what actually works—let alone which products are even safe to begin with. Creatine is one of the few (alongside protein powder) that ...