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Cannabis Use Remains at Historical Highs in 2023

Use of cannabis and hallucinogens remained at historically high levels in 2023 among adults aged 19- 30 years and 35-50.




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Tau Levels Linked to Alzheimer's Memory Loss

Alzheimer's patients with high levels of tau and amyloid-beta experience faster cognitive decline.




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High Doses of Adderall Linked to 5x Higher Psychosis Risk

High doses of amphetamine-based medications for ADHD, like Adderall, are linked to an over five times higher risk of psychosis or mania.




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Minimal ADHD Risk Associated With Prenatal Cannabis Exposure

A review published in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology found a slight increase in the risk of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (AD




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New Biomarkers Reveal More About Unexplained Chronic Itch

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Correlation between intermittent fasting and neuronal insulin resistance

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New Study Reveals Novel Approach to Prevent Mold Growth on Space Stations

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Regular Exercisers Have Healthier Belly Fat

Exercising regularly can help you store fat in a healthier way.



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Awareness of an Unusual but Real Diagnosis is Spreading Online

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Subtype-Dependent Health Disparities Among Breast Cancer Patients

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Minimal ADHD Risk Associated With Prenatal Cannabis Exposure

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Lab-Generated Antibodies Prevent Antimicrobial Resistance

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Adverse Delta-8 Incidents Higher in States Without Legal Cannabis

A study published in the Journal of Medical Toxicology compared incidents of adverse Delta-8 effects in states with and without legal cannabis. States with



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New Biomarkers Reveal More About Unexplained Chronic Itch

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Revealing Why Some Organs Age Faster Than Others

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Healthy Bacterial Strains That Can Fight Gut Infections are ID'ed

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Exercise proven to cut hospitalization rates in adults

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Smart mask to detect health problems

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Changes in Brain Cell Populations Driving Aging & Alzheimer's are ID'ed

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Unraveling the Biological Power of Superfoods

In the pursuit of optimal health, "superfoods" have emerged as potent allies, captivating health enthusiasts and filling shopping carts worldwide



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15 Minutes at Work to Improve Your Health

Just 15 minutes of exercise during your workday will likely improve your overall health and wellbeing.



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Tau Levels Linked to Alzheimer's Memory Loss

Alzheimer's patients with high levels of tau and amyloid-beta experience faster cognitive decline.



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Scientists Create a Computational Tool That ID's Rheumatoid Arthritis Subtypes

Scientists have used computational tools, including machine learning, to differentiate between subtypes of rheumatoid arthritis.



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Regular Exercisers Have Healthier Belly Fat

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Awareness of an Unusual but Real Diagnosis is Spreading Online

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Subtype-Dependent Health Disparities Among Breast Cancer Patients

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Galaxy Interactions and Cosmic Illusions: Webb's Stunning New Images

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A Huge Restoration Project is Underway at Yosemite National Park

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From Shale Gas to Sustainable Water: New Methods for Recovering High-Demand Metals

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The Small Intestine is Mapped in Detail for the First Time

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NASA and ISS National Lab Choose WFIRM for Innovative Cancer Study

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Super-Earth Exoplanet Formation Becomes Nearly Impossible Around Metal-Poor Stars

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A New Look at Galaxy Boundaries: Discoveries from Deep Imaging of Cosmic Gas

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Global Study Reveals Urban Areas Receive Significantly More Rainfall Than Rural Neighbors

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Celebrate this year's International Observe the Moon Night on September 14, 2024

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Scientists Create a Computational Tool That ID's Rheumatoid Arthritis Subtypes

Scientists have used computational tools, including machine learning, to differentiate between subtypes of rheumatoid arthritis.




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Webb Telescope Reveals Supermassive Black Holes Can 'Starve' Galaxies of Star Formation

What influence can black holes have on a galaxy’s formation and evolution? This is what a recent study published in Nature Astronomy hopes to address




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New Study Reveals Novel Approach to Prevent Mold Growth on Space Stations

Living and working in outer space is incredibly difficult, especially given it’s a closed environment, which invites fungi like mold to inhabit the s




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Awareness of an Unusual but Real Diagnosis is Spreading Online

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Wobbling Mars: Detecting Dark Matter Through Primordial Black Holes

Could slight wobbles in the orbit of Mars be caused by microscopic black holes that have existed since the Big Bang? This is what a recent study published




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Labroots 2024 Microbiology Virtual Event Poster Winner: Laura Alguacil Cuéllar

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Strange Structures in a Freezing Lake Reveal the Life of Ancient Microbes

There are microbial communities thriving at the depths of Antarctic lakes where conditions are so harsh, very little else can survive.




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Fungi Can Change Their Cell Walls to Evade Antifungals

Fungi are everywhere, and in many cases, a fungal infection can be eliminated by a person's immune system. But fungal infections can also send long hyphae




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Scientists Reveal a Large & Ignored Source of Methane

While many parts of the world are feeling the effects of climate change, air temperatures in the Arctic are warming faster than anywhere else on the planet




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A Death in New Hampshire is Blamed on Eastern Equine Encephalitis

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Viral Protein Shapes Linked to Immune-evading Functions

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A Microbial Pathogen Can Target an Electrical Signal in the Gut

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