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Boosting THC in cannabis plant using a virus

Researchers have used a virus and gene editing system to boost the potent aspects of the cannabis plant

What’s in season May

Sour green plums the size of large marbles are in the local Middle East markets now, a seasonal favorite of the Iraqis. Eat them out of hand as a snack, sprinkling each bite with a little salt. The classic Iraqi way to cook them is to pair them with meat in a flavorful stew. And if you want to ask for them in Persian just say "Gojeh sabz!"

What Is Zantac and Can It Cause Liver Cancer?

A simple medicine to treat heartburn may be linked to cancer.

The Best Ways to Enjoy the Summer Weather

Summer staycations means saving money, keeping things simple and real. How about making your own sunscreen? It's healthier and toxin-free.

Diagnosis: Cancer – Now What?

Ground chaga for tea is believed to be a natural protection against cancer. But what do you do when the C word happens to you? There are some natural and non-medical ways for treating your health and peace of mind.

Scientists call for a plastic cap

Climate scientists call for a plastic diet, asking governments to cap production.

Tehran wins “world’s most polluted city” in April

The Iranian city now passes as one of the world's most polluted cities, as smog, dust and smoke overcomes it.

The wild dozen and why you should care about these plants

There are wild ingredients found in your home that are now under threat. Brazil nuts, argan oil, and shea butter are now classified among a dozen wild, threatened and at risk plants known as flagship species that need protecting.

Top Tips On How To Use CBD Products To Boost Sleep

Covid has created a lot of loss, pain, depression and anxiety. Some people have turned to safer self-medicating using CBD, others need help with harder problems.

Where to Find the Best Water Bong Online

The water bong is easily associated with a stereotype of "lazy pothead" but it's actually an important low-tech tool for administering cannabis as medicine to the elderly. It's clean, simple and easy to dose quickly and precisely, unlike ingesting which has slow release and sometimes overly powerful effects.

ED Diet: Best & Worst Foods

While it is far more common in older men, erectile dysfunction can strike at any age, and according to many urologists, it can happen for multiple reasons.

Make magical baharat, the 7 spice blend of Middle East cuisine

Baharat is an essential blend you can make at home. It's like a Middle Eastern answer to curry. But distinct.

Why green potatoes are toxic

I love potatoes (especially in Moroccan cooking like mafroum) and coming from an immigrant family from Holland and Scotland, eating potatoes was basically a part of every meal, like bread and butter. But my mother was always afraid of potato “eyes” and the green bits and she and my dad would prune the unwanted bits […]

5 Vitamin-Rich Foods To Incorporate Into Your Vegan Diet

Here is a guide to help vegans find more Vitamin D.

Anti-virals freshen up a woman’s eggs for IVF

"Within a decade, I hope we will be able to increase fertility among older women using anti-viral drugs," shared Klutstein.

What Are All The Various Phases In A Clinical Trial?

In this article, we provide you with all the information that you need to know about clinical trials and their various phases. Read on for the details.

Your baby and air pollution

Your baby's birth weight is affected by air pollution finds a new study.

Tips to get a killer smile

Getting a smile may mean looking to natural solutions.

Microplastics are pairing up with pollutants. This is bad news.

More worrying is that microplastics themselves are not inert, and they have the ability to pull along other environmental toxins with them, amplifying the toxicity effect, finds a new research study.

Microplastics found in baby poop

But plastics - why should you care if you don't care about turtles choking? It turns out microplastics are terribly bad for you if you consume them and can amplify the effects of other toxins in the environment by clinging to them, found a recent study out of Israel.

What Are The Main Benefits Of CBD For Your Mental Health? Find Out Here

Depression and anxiety are among the most common mental health challenges people are facing today. These struggles can negatively impact someone’s work performance, relationships, social life, and overall quality of life. CBD has shown promise as a treatment for both depression and anxiety.

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