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06/17/2017 / By Bridgette Wilcox

Lawmakers set to approve marijuana as a treatment for menstrual cramps

Women who experience debilitating menstrual cramps could soon be allowed to take marijuana for relief, at least in the state of New York where lawmakers are currently mulling the approval of including dysmenorrhea (menstrual cramps) as one of the health conditions that allow medical marijuana. However, gynecologists say that more research needs to be done to recommend marijuana […]

06/08/2017 / By Bridgette Wilcox

Magic mushrooms are safest recreational drug, according to new study

Psilocybin mushrooms may be classified as a Schedule I drug alongside chemical substances such as MDMA, Heroin, LSD, and Methaqualone — but the substance is significantly less harmful than its classification indicates. According to the Global Drug Survey 2017, psilocybin mushrooms — known on the street as magic mushrooms or shrooms — is the safest of all recreational drugs, with […]

06/07/2017 / By Bridgette Wilcox

Breakthrough new material could finally end cracked screens on mobile devices

Cracked smartphone screens can be incredibly frustrating, but a new “miracle material” being developed by scientists from all over the world promises to put that to an end. The material is a combination of semiconducting molecules C60, and layered materials including graphene, and hBN, ScienceDaily.com reported. “The winning combination works because hBN provides stability, electronic […]

06/05/2017 / By Bridgette Wilcox

Newly-evolved microbes may be consuming plastic waste in the ocean

While scientists, environmentalists, and world leaders scramble to mitigate the effects of plastic pollution, mother nature has solved the problem herself through evolution. In investigating the amount of plastic in the oceans, scientists found that plastic-eating microbes may be helping lessen and prevent the increase of waste in the water, according to a report on NewScientist.com. Scientists […]

05/29/2017 / By Bridgette Wilcox

Promising study reveals whole tomato extract found to treat deadly stomach cancer

It’s a long-held notion that tomatoes are one of the healthiest food items that people can include in their diets. One of its major nutrients is lycopene, a powerful antioxidant that has been found to protect the body from infections and repair damaged parts of the body. Lycopene’s cardiovascular benefits and cancer-fighting properties are no […]

05/27/2017 / By Bridgette Wilcox

Brave new world: 3D-printed ovaries produce healthy offspring

A team of all-female scientists have managed to successfully implant a set of functional 3D-printed ovaries in a female mouse, which managed to ovulate, gestate, give birth to, and even nurse healthy pups. The study, which will be published in Nature Communications, paves the way for game-changing breakthroughs in human fertility and reproductive health. The scientists, according […]

05/25/2017 / By Bridgette Wilcox

CONFIRMED: Omega-3s boost blood flow to regions of the brain responsible for learning and memory

It’s no secret that omega-3s are good for the heart and also help in preventing cancer, but a new study recently confirmed that the fatty acids are also good for brain health, boosting blood flow in the brain and potentially protecting it from dementia, particularly Alzheimer’s. The study, published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease, found […]

05/25/2017 / By Bridgette Wilcox

GRRRRR: Study reveals that dogs can talk to humans

If you sometimes feel like you and your dog are having actual conversations, you may not be so far off-track. A new study has shown that dogs have a way of making humans understand what they mean to say with their barks and growls, allowing them to communicate with their humans on a level much […]

05/15/2017 / By Bridgette Wilcox

Marijuana for your memory? Study suggests wonder drug can reverse memory loss in older people

Marijuana is often associated with spaciness and slowed cognition, but it can actually do your brain some good, particularly in terms of your memory. A new study has found that the controversial drug can reverse age-related memory loss, MensHealth.com reported. The study, done by researchers from the University of Bonn and published in the journal […]

05/13/2017 / By Bridgette Wilcox

Alarming report reveals 27 million Americans are drinking dirty tap water that violates government safety standards

Cancerous chemicals such as lead and copper are just some of the contaminants found in the drinking water of some 27 million Americans, revealed a damning new report by the National Resources Defense Council (NDRC), calling to question the safety of water systems in the country. According to the report, over 18,000 community water systems across […]

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