The US now has the world's biggest coronavirus outbreak — its case total just surpassed China's

The number of coronavirus cases in the US has now exceeded the total in China, where the...

‘The worst is yet to come,’ says New York mayor as coronavirus cases surge

"So bluntly, it's going to get worse, a lot worse, before it gets better," New York...

The mysterious spate of vape-related deaths and illnesses continues to grow, confounding experts. Here's what officials knew and when.

The CDC is investigating at least 450 possible cases of vape-related illnesses in 33...

Marlboro-maker Altria is reportedly in talks to buy marijuana producer Cronos Group

If the deal goes through, it would represent the largest tie-up between the tobacco and...

The US dagga industry grew insanely fast after decriminalisation — it now has more legal cannabis workers than dental hygienists

The total number of job postings for the cannabis industry in the US increased by 445% in...

An engineering firm wants to tow icebergs from Antarctica to Dubai – and use Cape Town as a pit stop

The firm is eyeing icebergs that weigh around 100 million tons. And it's considering...

The world's first omnivorous shark has been identified, and it could change the way we think about bloodthirsty sharks

While scientists have long known that they consume seagrass, they thought it was...

Hangovers can affect your brain's performance for longer than you think, according to a new study

The effects of your hard-drinking habits can lead to more than just regret.