Authorities say a 40-year-old had set up a bed, lights and a television in the crawl space, raising safety and public-health concerns associated with drug use and insecure housing.
BMJ Mental Health analysis of more than 3,000 adults finds those who first used marijuana to manage pain, stress or depression report higher levels of paranoia; researchers note rising potency may worsen risks.
Study in CDC journal says human infections are established primarily in California and recommends recognizing local transmission to improve detection and control
NHS-commissioned mortality review says 39% of deaths in 2023 were classed as avoidable; NHS England pledges more training and earlier identification
Planned legislation follows concerns about caffeine, sleep and concentration; 12-week consultation to gather evidence
Adults with hearing loss who reported wearing hearing aids before age 70 had a 61% lower risk of incident all-cause dementia, researchers report in JAMA Neurology
NHS figures show more than 44,000 hospital admissions for constipation and related symptoms in 2023-24 as charities call for routine screening and better local services
Family says 'accessible' River Park play area lacks equipment for a non-mobile two-year-old; council says some provision was made for neuro-divergent children
Semaglutide and tirzepatide medications have demonstrated health gains in recent studies, but clinicians warn against labeling them an ‘everything drug’ amid unanswered safety and access questions.