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American college trains medical students on how to treat with cannabis

Students also gain hands-on experience in caring for patients using cannabis, as well as any other medications and illicit substances, after they begin their clinical rotations, he added. 

Kabbalah sages once lived on carob and now the superfruit returns as a modern prebiotic

From Rabbi Shimon’s cave to a global marketplace hungry for sustainable nutrition, carob’s revival reminds us that sometimes the future of food grows from the oldest roots of all.

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Sea moss became the new super-food when Kim Kardashian started talking about blending it into her smoothies. Fans following the trend claim that sea...

Mini medical machines destroy pancreas cancer cells in new study

The idea of using MENPs to wirelessly control local electric fields was first proposed by Khizroev and Liang in 2011. Over the past decade, the concept evolved through global research partnerships and technological breakthroughs, culminating in this study.

Biodiversity Blueprint Set for 2026

If we seize this moment, the 2026 review can catalyse a new wave of finance (see Green Finance mechanisms in the UAE), innovation and policy coherence — and move us closer to the vision of a nature-positive world by 2050. If not, the checkpoint risks becoming another missed opportunity while ecosystems, livelihoods and economies continue to degrade.

Why fewer lung transplants go to women

Women often have a smaller body size, which limits the number of donor lungs that are physically compatible. They are also more likely to develop antibodies from prior pregnancies, blood transfusions, or autoimmune conditions, making it harder for their bodies to accept many potential donor organs. Together, these factors significantly narrow the pool of compatible donors, Ardehali said.

💩 Who Has the Healthiest Donor Poo? Maybe You Do.

If you’re young, active, eat whole foods, and haven’t taken antibiotics recently, chances are your gut community is robust — and possibly valuable. Stool donors can receive compensation and, more importantly, contribute to the next generation of microbiome-based medicine. 

Harsha Pakhal Tells Us About 5 Nutrition Hacks That Actually Stick

f fad diets have left you frustrated, Cleveland-based fitness coach Harsha Pakhal offers five simple, sustainable nutrition hacks that actually stick. From ditching food labels to following the 80/20 rule, his approach focuses on building habits that improve energy, mood, and long-term health—without the guilt or quick-fix extremes.

Extreme marathon running may carry colon cancer risk

Until more research is done on non-runners, researchers propose a plausible—but unproven—mechanism: during prolonged intense exercise, blood is diverted away from the gastrointestinal tract, potentially leading to repeated intestinal ischemia (low blood flow), injury, and inflammation, which may foster precancerous changes.

Caprese salad ingredients

Caprese salad is seasoned with salt and olive oil, and made lively with basil or aragula. Couldn't be simpler. If you prefer to dribble some good home-made pesto over the salad, even better. Scatter some olives around the vegetables and gently mix them in - better yet.

Mineral Sunscreens and the Planet: Sun Protection That Respects the Environment

Mineral sunscreens are one of nature’s most thoughtful solutions. Unlike many chemical options, mineral filters are not absorbed into the bloodstream and are less likely to induce an allergic reaction, making them a smart choice for individuals with sensitive skin, allergies, or autoimmune conditions.

Can Herpes Kill Cancer? A Modified Virus Offers New Hope for Skin Cancer Patients

So, can herpes kill cancer? Not the kind you catch on a bad date. But a lab-modified version of the virus might just save lives, turning a once-feared pathogen into a new kind of precision weapon in oncology.

Step Off the Path to a Plastic Planet: UN Treaty Talks Hit Final Stretch

Still, the science is no longer ambiguous. Plastic is no longer just littering beaches — it’s in the rain, the food, in our brains, and now, the very cells of the ocean's smallest life forms. As the world prepares for the final treaty talks, the question is no longer whether action is needed, but whether global leaders will agree on what that action should be.

Grandfather’s chemical exposure influences grand-daughter’s sexual health

“While we found that both the mother’s and father’s exposures were linked to when their daughters and granddaughters began puberty, the father’s influence was surprisingly strong

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Is your groundwater too young? New study finds risks for Parkinson’s and type of water you drink

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How plastics can increase food poisoning

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