Tuesday, 28 May 2019

A synthetic, non-intoxicating analogue of cannabidiol (CBD) is effective in treating seizures in rats. It is easier to purify than a plant extract, eliminates the need to use agricultural land for hemp cultivation, and could avoid legal complications with cannabis-related products.


A synthetic, non-intoxicating analogue of cannabidiol (CBD) is effective in treating seizures in rats. It is easier to purify than a plant extract, eliminates the need to use agricultural land for hemp cultivation, and could avoid legal complications with cannabis-related products.: http://bit.ly/2XkCO1K Read more... http://bit.ly/2VW7jd3

Tobacco stocks tumble as cigarette sales decline. Cigarettes volumes fell 11.2% in the four-week period ended May 18. Tobacco companies’ core cigarette businesses are shrinking faster than expected.


Tobacco stocks tumble as cigarette sales decline. Cigarettes volumes fell 11.2% in the four-week period ended May 18. Tobacco companies’ core cigarette businesses are shrinking faster than expected.: https://cnb.cx/2YZ80UZ Read more... http://bit.ly/2MeMw53

Thousands of unvaccinated kindergartners allowed to enroll without waivers


Thousands of unvaccinated kindergartners allowed to enroll without waivers: https://to.pbs.org/2YQxV0R Read more... http://bit.ly/2KaLofO

Study finds e-cig flavors can damage cardiovascular cells


Study finds e-cig flavors can damage cardiovascular cells: https://cnn.it/2HEJ3Za Read more... http://bit.ly/2VRqdBX

Scientists have uncovered an evolutionary paradox where men damage their ability to have children during efforts to make themselves look more attractive. It has been named the Mossman-Pacey paradox after the scientists who first described it.


Scientists have uncovered an evolutionary paradox where men damage their ability to have children during efforts to make themselves look more attractive. It has been named the Mossman-Pacey paradox after the scientists who first described it.: https://bbc.in/2M9HLcM Read more... http://bit.ly/2HK80m5

Physician Burnout Costs the U.S. Billions of Dollars Each Year - US doctors experience symptoms of burnout at almost twice the rate of other workers, often citing the long hours & having to deal with growing bureaucracy, like filling out clunky & time-consuming electronic medical records.


Physician Burnout Costs the U.S. Billions of Dollars Each Year - US doctors experience symptoms of burnout at almost twice the rate of other workers, often citing the long hours & having to deal with growing bureaucracy, like filling out clunky & time-consuming electronic medical records.: http://bit.ly/2QvgQXj Read more... http://bit.ly/2WrYziZ

Lyme Disease Changed My Relationship with the Outdoors - For Blair Braverman, physical activity was a given. Until it wasn't.


Lyme Disease Changed My Relationship with the Outdoors - For Blair Braverman, physical activity was a given. Until it wasn't.: http://bit.ly/2XaHOpT Read more... http://bit.ly/2QtjIUN

STDs on the rise among seniors: People over the age of 60 report the lowest condom usage of any population


STDs on the rise among seniors: People over the age of 60 report the lowest condom usage of any population: http://bit.ly/2HbmkT3 Read more... http://bit.ly/2MnfrE6

‘Sham’ Sharing Ministries Test Faith Of Patients And Insurance Regulators: “I would have hung up the phone if she would have said, ‘We’re a group, and we’ll review your records and pray for you,


‘Sham’ Sharing Ministries Test Faith Of Patients And Insurance Regulators: “I would have hung up the phone if she would have said, ‘We’re a group, and we’ll review your records and pray for you,: http://bit.ly/2HwHDP1 Read more... http://bit.ly/2VTzqJG

Monday, 27 May 2019

New compound discovered which kills antibiotic-resistant superbugs, including pathogenic, multidrug resistant, gram-negative bacteria like E Coli, and mammalian cell culture and animal model studies indicate that the complex is not toxic even at concentrations several orders higher than needed.


New compound discovered which kills antibiotic-resistant superbugs, including pathogenic, multidrug resistant, gram-negative bacteria like E Coli, and mammalian cell culture and animal model studies indicate that the complex is not toxic even at concentrations several orders higher than needed.: http://bit.ly/2wp4JSA Read more... http://bit.ly/2EAV2Vq

Rare case of Oregon tetanus required care of 100 doctors, nurses


Rare case of Oregon tetanus required care of 100 doctors, nurses: http://bit.ly/2WfglqM Read more... http://bit.ly/2Wn4W7q

US measles outbreak now worst since 1994 after 60 new cases reported: Measles were declared eradicated in the US in 2000


US measles outbreak now worst since 1994 after 60 new cases reported: Measles were declared eradicated in the US in 2000: http://bit.ly/2Wr68qm Read more... http://bit.ly/2X8ydQv

A NatGeo TV Drama Is 'Inspired' By A 1989 Ebola Crisis In The U.S. How Accurate Is It? - We asked virologist Thomas Geisbert, who was on the scene. 'The Hot Zone,' a miniseries on the National Geographic Channel, was "inspired" by a 1989 Ebola crisis in the U.S.


A NatGeo TV Drama Is 'Inspired' By A 1989 Ebola Crisis In The U.S. How Accurate Is It? - We asked virologist Thomas Geisbert, who was on the scene. 'The Hot Zone,' a miniseries on the National Geographic Channel, was "inspired" by a 1989 Ebola crisis in the U.S.: https://n.pr/2MbGQc1 Read more... http://bit.ly/30IRM3S