After marijuana is legalized in a state, fewer people seek chronic pain diagnoses and treatment, but more wind up in hospitals being treated for car crash injuries, overdoses or alcohol poisoning, according to a new study. Marijuana is now legal in the majority of US states and many see it as a win, offering better … Read more
Don’t be shocked. But German car firm BMW has increased two controversial elements of its new 5-series executive saloon and estate models – the grille and the price – as it also boosts the ‘electrification’ of its range. But it insists that the growth of the ever-expanding BMW kidney-shaped grille is as ‘modest’ as the … Read more
Dr Karl Kruszelnicki (pictured) An Australian doctor says three to four cups of coffee per day can increase an adult’s life expectancy and reduce their risk of cancer and heart disease. Dr Karl Kruszelnicki, who has degrees in medicine and biomedical engineering, spoke in an episode of his podcast Science with Dr Karl about the many health … Read more
Consuming fruit juices is just as bad for your health and likely to lead to an early death as drinking cola or lemonade, research suggests. A new study found an increased risk of dying early from any cause for people who consumed a lot of sugary drinks. US researchers compared, for the first time, 100 … Read more
SUGAR SWEETENED DRINKS Drinking large amounts of sugar in drinks such as pop, soda and juices can lead to serious health problems, including weight gain, tooth decay and diabetes. Some drinks contain upwards of 40 grams of sugar—equivalent to about 10 teaspoons of sugar—and 200 or more calories in a 12-ounce serving. The NHS says … Read more
The coronavirus pandemic has led to an increase in acts of animal abuse, including abandonment by owners over fears pets might contract COVID-19, a study reported. Concern around the role of pet animals in the spread of the virus first emerged in late February 2020, when a dog in Hong Kong tested positive for the … Read more
America’s coronavirus death toll hits 36,185 with almost 4,000 probable deaths confirmed and more than 690,000 infected An additional 3,981 probable coronavirus deaths brought the total death in the US to 36,185 The number of deaths in the US increased in 24 hours on Thursday by 2,290 Infections increased by 31,935, bringing the total number … Read more
Spain’s coronavirus death toll has risen to 19,478, with the government reporting 585 new fatalities in the last 24 hours. The number of new infections again rose more than the previous day, with 5,252 new positive tests. This is up from yesterday’s figure of 5,183, marking the third consecutive day of increases after beginning to … Read more