Vaping cannabis found to expose lung cells to toxic and cancer-linked substances
Credit: American Journal of Physiology-Lung Cellular and Molecular Physiology (2025). DOI: 10.1152/ajplung.00131.2024 Is vaping cannabis less harmful to your health than smoking it? Many people seem to think so. However,…
RSV-Linked Acute Respiratory Infection Nearly Triples Adult Mortality
Photo Credit: iStock.com/Peter Hansen Adults with RSV-associated acute respiratory infection face a 2.7-fold higher risk for death within one year, according to a recently published study. Adults with respiratory syncytial…
Traveling Soon? How to Make Sure You’re Covered | Blue Shield of California
With summer nearly here, many of us are already thinking about or planning our next vacation. Whether it be a weekend getaway to the mountains or traveling abroad, we all…
Children’s cereals now contain more sugar and fat than ever
High-sugar breakfast cereals are hugely popular among children. Families often see bright packaging and think the product is a fun way to start the day. Experts are sounding the alarm…
Expert debunks 5 myths about children’s eye health with urgent warning
Dispensing optician Claire Hayden warns parents that some widespread misconceptions could actually delay vital treatment for children suffering from vision problems An optician has warned of eye myths around children’s…
Tackling chronic respiratory diseases to improve lung health
WHO’s goal is to reduce avoidable deaths and suffering from respiratory conditions by supporting governments to integrate chronic respiratory diseases (CRDs) into broader strategies to prevent and control noncommunicable diseases…