In recent years, the use of marijuana, tobacco, and vaping products has seen significant increase. While the general health risks associated with these substances are well-documented, their specific impacts on dental health are less commonly discussed. Understanding these effects is crucial for maintaining overall oral hygiene and preventing serious dental issues. Marijuana use, whether smoked or ingested, can have detrimental …

Zyn is a brand of nicotine pouch that contains nicotine powder and flavorings. The pouches are placed between the gums and upper lip, where the nicotine is absorbed into the bloodstream. Zyn is marketed by Philip Morris International to adult tobacco users and has become popular among athletes. ZYN nicotine pouches are like modern chewing tobacco without the need to spit, making …

This nationwide cohort study, encompassing 1.9 million participants in Taiwan, revealed that children and adolescents in better-performing fitness quantiles exhibited lower cumulative incidences of anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. Notably, enhanced cardiorespiratory fitness, muscular endurance, and muscular power were independently associated with reduced mental disorder incidences in this demographic, even after accounting for confounding factors. Meaning  These findings suggest …

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Thursday blew up the massive bankruptcy reorganization of opioid maker Purdue Pharma, finding that the settlement inappropriately included legal protections for the Sackler family, meaning that billions of dollars secured for victims is now threatened. The court on a 5-4 vote on nonideological lines ruled that the bankruptcy court did not have the authority to …

“Microdosing” chocolate bars designed to give consumers “peace of mind” have sent more and more people to hospitals, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently reported. The FDA published an initial advisory message about Diamond Shruumz, a company that produces “microdosing” chocolate bars and gummies, on June 7. At the time, six people who had consumed the products were hospitalized. The FDA now reports …

LEXINGTON, Ky. (KT) – Attorney General Russell Coleman announced Thursday that 51 organizations across Kentucky were awarded a total of $12,029,053 in grant funding from the Kentucky Opioid Abatement Advisory Commission to bolster prevention, treatment and enforcement efforts. Earlier this month, the Commission voted to approve the grant awards after considering more than 160 applications seeking over $85 million. The …

A data-driven intervention that engaged communities to rapidly deploy evidence-based practices to reduce opioid-related overdose deaths – such as increasing naloxone distribution and enhancing access to medication for opioid use disorder – did not result in a statistically significant reduction in opioid-related overdose death rates during the evaluation period, according to results from the National Institutes of Health’s HEALing (Helping to End Addiction …

Metonitazene is an analgesic compound related to etonitazene, which was first reported in 1957. It has been shown to have approximately 1000 times the potency of morphine by central routes of administration, but if used orally it has been shown to have the approximately 10 times the potency of morphine. Its effects are similar to other opioids such as fentanyl …

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, 78 leading public health, medical, education, community and other organizations urged the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to utilize all the enforcement tools at their disposal to clear the market of unauthorized e-cigarette products, including flavored products that appeal to kids and put …