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Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Eventually, most adults reach a point where we realize we are out of touch with those much younger than us. Perhaps it is a pop culture reference that sparks the realization. For me, this moment happened …
Read More »How bedsharing, maternal smoking, stomach sleeping contribute to sudden unexpected infant deaths
Unsafe sleep practices underlie most sudden unexpected infant deaths in the U.S., with three-quarters of infants affected by multiple unsafe practices at the time of death, and almost 60% sharing a sleep surface with another person. These are the key …
Read More »Cannabis legalization and rising sales have not contributed to increase in substance abuse, study finds
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain The results of a new study, utilizing the most recent data on adolescent substance use to evaluate the effect of recreational cannabis legalization and retail sales on youth’s use of cannabis, tobacco, and alcohol, appear in …
Read More »What does science say about the ingredients in functional beverages?
by The Associated Press. A can of Celsius, a fitness drink that is supposed to accelerate metabolism and burn body fat, is shown on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, in New York. The frenzy of functional beverages – drinks designed to …
Read More »Researchers show chemical found naturally in cannabis may reduce anxiety-inducing effects of THC
A Johns Hopkins Medicine-led team has shown that d-limonene (left side of graphic), an essential oil derived from citrus—and found in cannabis—significantly reduces feelings of anxiety and panic, without altering the desired effect of THC (right side of graphic), the …
Read More »Researchers find antipsychotics help ease episodes of marijuana-induced psychosis
Overuse of marijuana is increasingly being linked to dangerous bouts of psychosis, and a new study finds that antipsychotics may be needed to keep such patients out of the hospital. Psychotic episodes involve a dangerous psychiatric state in which people …
Read More »Research explores liberalization of medical marijuana and mental health in the US
The Best Temperature to Vape Weed
In recent years, vaping weed has become increasingly popular among cannabis enthusiasts. As more people discover the benefits of vaporizing over smoking, it’s important to understand the science behind the process and the ideal temperatures for different cannabis products. This …
Read More »Germany gives controversial green light to cannabis
Credit: Washarapol D BinYo Jundang from Pexels Cannabis aficionados lit up in Germany on Monday, as the country became the largest EU nation to legalize recreational use, despite fierce objections from opposition politicians and medical associations. Under the first step …
Read More »Germany’s legal weed sparks calls to protect young people
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Smoking weed will soon be legal for over-18s in Germany, but addiction experts are calling for more prevention efforts to ensure young people are protected from the dangers of cannabis use. Under one of the most …
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