Think cannabis reduces stress? New study finds it's complicated
Cannabis is often used as a stress reliever, but a new study suggests that some of the body's stress response systems don't get the message.
Sep 23, 2026
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Organic Chemicals: News and Research on Terpenes
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Bangladesh has lost 900 children to measles—a warning to other countries where vaccine rates have slipped
Almost 900 people in Bangladesh are suspected to have died in a measles outbreak that began in March. Most of those affected are children.
Sep 22, 2026
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Investigational immunotherapy nearly doubles overall survival compared with docetaxel in advanced squamous NSCLC
Patients with metastatic squamous non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) whose disease progressed following PD-(L)1 inhibitor therapy experienced a median overall survival of 18.5 months with the investigational anti-CTLA-4 antibody ...
Sep 15, 2026
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Vaping additives weaken key lung film at higher concentrations, lab tests suggest
A new study from the University of Kansas shows that additives common in commercially available vaping devices, such as vitamin E and CBD, soften a vital lung surfactant at high enough concentrations, at least in a simplified ...
Sep 9, 2026
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Vitamin A metabolite keeps immune cells active against recurrent brain tumors
Immune cells can become exhausted after prolonged exposure to cancer, gradually losing their ability to attack tumor cells. This phenomenon is particularly pronounced in aggressive brain tumors and can severely limit the ...
Sep 8, 2026
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CBD may fall short in treating alcohol use disorder, despite promising animal studies
Evidence for the effectiveness of cannabidiol (CBD) as a treatment for alcohol use disorder (AUD) remains elusive, though ongoing research is warranted, according to an updated review of studies.
Sep 7, 2026
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Study shows sharp increase in rate of unintentional ingestions of recreational drugs among young children since 2000
A new study reveals that unintentional ingestions of recreational drugs by young children have increased dramatically in the past 25 years. Researchers at the Center for Injury Research and Policy of the Abigail Wexner Research ...
Aug 27, 2026
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Cannabis addiction climbs fast while alcohol use disorder slowly declines across the USA
Alcohol is second on the list of the most addictive drugs in America. By altering the brain's chemistry and triggering the release of pleasure-inducing chemicals like dopamine, alcohol can create a strong desire to repeat ...
Cannabis use linked to earlier onset of psychosis
Cannabis users develop psychosis an average of two-and-a-half years earlier than nonusers, a new meta-analysis by UNSW Sydney researchers shows. This earlier onset of psychosis becomes more pronounced with age, stretching ...
Aug 18, 2026
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How folic acid may protect a baby's developing brain and spinal cord
For more than 30 years, one piece of pregnancy advice has been remarkably consistent: Take folic acid. The reason is clear. Folic acid, or vitamin B9, can lower the risk of neural tube defects, serious birth defects that ...
Aug 11, 2026
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