Does cannabis kill brain cells?

Source: MedicalNewsToday.com Written by Jamie Eske, Medically reviewed by Eloise Theisen, RN, MSN, AGPCNP-BC Please note that the studies covered in this article mainly consider the effects of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) on the brain. THC is the psychoactive compound...

Comparing COVID-19 with previous pandemics

Source: MedicalNewsToday Written by Tim Newman, Fact checked by Jasmin Collier In this article, we take a look back at some of the other pandemics that humans have endured. Specifically, we investigate cholera, the Black Death, and the Spanish flu, among others. We...

Preventing skin damage due to face masks

Source: MedicalNewsToday.com Written by Tim Newman Fact checked by Shikta Das, Ph.D. With many frontline healthcare workers wearing face masks for much of the day, some are experiencing uncomfortable skin damage. One of the authors of a recent article on the topic...