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 …
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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 »Amid mental health staffing crunch, Medi-Cal patients help one another
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Three people gathered in a classroom on a recent rainy afternoon listened intently as Derrick Cordero urged them to turn their negative feelings around. “What I’m hearing is that you’re a self-starter,” he told one participant, …
Read More »Cannabis Pistils: What Are Those Hairs on Weed?
Pistils play a vital role in the anatomy and reproductive system of the cannabis plant. Their function is to facilitate pollination. As the plant matures, the pistils change from a white colour to shades of orange, red, or brown. Observing …
Read More »7 Best Terpinolene Weed Strains for Fruity Flavours
One of the rarest terpenes across the cannabis spectrum, terpinolene is rarely the dominant factor in a strain’s flavour profile. But some classic strains like Durban Poison or Jack Herer are actually fairly heavy in the compound. These strains have …
Read More »How meth became an epidemic in America, and what’s happening now that it’s faded from the headlines
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Rural America has long suffered from an epidemic of methamphetamine use, which accounts for thousands of drug overdoses and deaths every year. William Garriott, an anthropologist at Drake University, explored meth’s impact on communities and everyday …
Read More »More than 11% of US 12th graders used psychoactive delta-8-THC last year, study finds
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain A new study suggests that delta-8-THC, an intoxicating substance typically made from hemp, is being used by a substantial number of young people across the United States and could potentially pose a significant public health risk. …
Read More »7 Best Pinene Weed Strains for Piney Flavours
If you’re looking for a taste of the great outdoors, then these pinene strains are the ones for you. With an aroma that instantly transports you to an alpine forest, strains like Blue Cheese and Big Bud are long-beloved classics. …
Read More »Cannabis and weight loss drugs found to impact nuclear medicine gastrointestinal scans
Credit: RDNE Stock project from Pexels The use of marijuana and new weight loss pharmaceuticals can have an impact on gastric emptying scans commonly used to evaluate patients with gastrointestinal complaints. With the increased usage of these drugs, physicians need …
Read More »9 Best Myrcene Weed Strains for Fruity Flavours
What do Northern Lights, AK-47, and Skunk #1 all have in common? They’re all heavy in myrcene! This terpene is beloved by many for its earthy peppery taste that might remind one of lemongrass or hops. By far the most …
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