Health

A new microscopic technique zeroes in on the poorly explored world of nanoplastics, which can pass into blood, cells, and your brain

Most hibiscus flowers are edible, but not all. If you live where the variety known as Roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa) grows, pick it freely, and make tea from the fresh or dried flowers. Give other hibiscus varieties a pass, unless you have an authoritative source affirming that they're safe to consume. In any case, you'll probably want to pick up the dried flowers at a health food store. They last 6 months if stored in an airtight container, away from light.

There is a long-standing debate on whether ADHD is a condition or a normal reaction to a stimulating world. Now a new offering to those who can't think still: the brains of people with ADHD function in ways that can benefit them as entrepreneurs, according to research from the West Virginia University John Chambers College of Business and Economics. 

Hydroquinine, an organic compound found in the bark of some trees, and a drug used to treat malaria, is known to have bacterial killing activity which may help contact lens wearers.

Amanita or fly agaric is a psychotropic mushroom found widely in Canada

Knowing the trajectories of death can better plan end of life care

Mice models suggests alcohol may be used for detoxing arsenic

Leading cannabis edibles company partners with Israel's sustainable packaging company Tipa.

Food companies like Cargill sell stevia as a natural alternative to sugar but no one knows the health effects on children and this worries nutritionists in the US. 

Leaving child-rearing until mid-way through a woman's career might be the best decision or the worst as more and ore women turn to IVF and freezing eggs for future implantation. But what if we could just extend the reproductive life of women from 45 up until 60 or longer? A new study from the University of Utah offers some hope.

The study’s findings showed that children who suffer from breathing disorders during sleep received ADHD medication at a rate 7 times higher than children who don’t suffer from sleep-disordered breathing.

Medical cannabis is as hot as Bitcoin. Some say it's the new gold rush but SEC regulations and federal laws make the business risky. Consider in investing in companies that aren't pure medical marijuana or THC businesses. CBD might be a way to start.

Embracing eco-friendly cleaning practices at the start of the new year is not only a step towards environmental responsibility but also a strategic business decision. In this section, we explore how using eco-friendly cleaning methods can benefit both the planet and your business.

Suicide and suicidal thoughts are linked to sleep deprivation in teens: new study

In a new study, published in the Journal of Exposure Science & Environmental Epidemiology, researchers tested the surfaces in smoking households where children reside and found troubling results, says Ashley Merianos, a tobacco researcher at the University of Cincinnati who led the study.