A new systematic evidence review finds that cannabis products that carry relatively high levels of the psychoactive compound tetrahydrocannabinol, commonly known as THC, may provide short-term improvements in pain and function.
Category: 8. Health
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Cannabis products with more THC can slightly reduce pain but cause more side effects
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Everyday chemicals, global consequences: How disinfectants contribute to antimicrobial resistance
During the COVID-19 pandemic, disinfectants became our shield. Hand sanitizers, disinfectant wipes and antimicrobial sprays became part of daily life. They made us feel safe. Today, they are still everywhere: in homes, hospitals and public spaces.
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For community-treated hepatitis C patients, earlier cure confirmation shows promise
Millions of people in the U.S. and around the world are living with hepatitis C virus (HCV). But over the past decade, direct-acting antivirals (DAA) have proven effective against HCV, curing more than 95% of those who complete treatment….
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A urine-based biological aging clock: Machine learning and microRNA offer accurate prediction
Craif Inc. in Nagoya, Japan, working with Nagoya University’s Institute of Innovation for Future Society, has developed a urine-based biological aging clock. In validation of the method, predicted ages came within 4.4 years of chronological age…
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Compulsive behaviors may stem from too much (misguided) self-control
A long-held view is that compulsive behaviors involve individuals getting stuck in a “habit loop” that overrides self-control, but new research in rats from the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) suggests this might not be the case.
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Scientists Find Physiological Changes Related to Chronic Fatigue
Chronic fatigue syndrome was once dismissed as an imagined condition, but after years of research, doctors and clinicians have realized that myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) is a…
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Scientists Find Physiological Changes Related to Chronic Fatigue
Chronic fatigue syndrome was once dismissed as an imagined condition, but after years of research, doctors and clinicians have realized that myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) is a…
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A new drug could stop Alzheimer’s before memory loss begins
An experimental drug developed at Northwestern University has demonstrated further promise as an early intervention for Alzheimer’s disease.
In a new study, Northwestern scientists identified a previously unknown highly toxic sub-species of…
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Why one long walk may be better than many short ones
A large population-based study examined whether the way people accumulate their daily steps affects their long-term health, regardless of how many total steps they take. The research focused on adults who were not highly active, defined as…
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Side Effects of Head and Neck Cancer Treatment Impact Scent
Head and neck (NH) cancers can develop in several distinct locations including the nasal cavity, sinuses, lips, mouth, salivary glands, throat, or larynx. A known side effect of head and neck (HN) cancer…
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