NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! While cannabis has recently come under fire for potential negative health risks, a recent study suggests that its use could increase brain volume and cognitive fitness. Researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus analyzed cannabis usage, brain scans and cognitive test results for more than…
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! After years of backing the legalization of marijuana in the U.S., The New York Times changed course in an editorial published Tuesday. In the piece, entitled “It’s Time for America to Admit That It Has a Marijuana Problem,” the editorial board stated that the U.S. “has recently…
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The popularity of cannabis continues to rise in 2026, with statistics showing that around 15% of Americans are current users, and more than 22% have used it sometime in the past year. As more people cut out alcohol amid the Dry January trend, dispensaries have reported a…
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Consumption of death cap mushrooms — often mistaken for safe, edible lookalikes — has been linked to a deadly outbreak in California. The mushrooms, officially called Amanita phalloides, contain toxins that can cause amatoxin poisoning, which can lead to severe illness or even death. In the California…
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! As Seattle backs away from prosecuting drug possession, Portland’s top prosecutor is moving in the opposite direction, announcing a crackdown aimed at offenders who refuse treatment after arrest. Multnomah County District Attorney Nathan Vasquez announced his office will begin prosecuting individuals arrested for drug possession who fail…
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! With 40% of adults resolving to drink less alcohol in 2026, according to a recent survey, some may be struggling to find a healthy balance. Health experts agree that each person’s relationship with alcohol is unique, based on history, tolerance and lifestyle. Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel, a Pennsylvania-based…