Study Links Recreational Cannabis Use to Lower Risk of Cognitive Decline and Dementia-Related Diseases
The effect was seen with recreational-use cannabis, or cannabis cultivated not to maximize the plant's production of CBD, but to maximize THC
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Planting Trees in a City 30 Years Ago May Have Lowered the Risk of Deaths From Diseases
After Friends of Trees planted 50,000 trees on Portland streets, researchers found that living near them reduced disease risk in residents.
More Physical Activity, Less Screen Time Linked to Better Executive Function in Toddlers
Previous studies have linked adherence to guidelines for physical activity levels, screen time and diet quality with executive function.
Australia's Ocean Kelp Forest is Growing at Light Speed-Rivaling the Mighty Amazon for Absorbing CO2
Sea forests from the temperate zones contain kelps that can grow 11-times faster than wheat, corn, or rice.
Daily Multivitamins Could Help Keep Seniors Mentally Sharp-and May Protect Against Dementia
Researchers estimated supplementation for three years roughly translated to a 60% slowing of cognitive decline, equating to nearly two years.
New Dimension for Coral Restoration: 3-D Printed Reefs Recreate Natural Diversity
An innovation interface from Bar-Ilan tailors 3D-printed reefs to their marine environment and may curb reef devastation.
Dolphins Self-Treat Their Own Skin By Lining Up to Rub on Specific Coral
Amazing footage shows dolphins rubbing against a specific type of coral—possibly to extract healing elements that will keep their skin healthy.
Simple Marker Clues-In Scientists to Potential Cure For Asthma
Hidden within a person's urine, a simple metabolic marker has put scientists on the trail to a potential asthma cure.
Virtual Reality Glasses Displaying Exercise Give Similar Effects to Those Who Can't Move
A new study from Tohoku University suggests that virtual reality training can reduce psychosocial stress and anxiety.
Prostate Cancer Breakthrough Could Stop the Tumor Spreading After It Becomes Resistant to Current Therapy
A prostate cancer breakthrough could stop the tumor spreading after it becomes resistant to current therapy, Dutch Cancer Institute scientists say.
Drugs From Mark Cuban's Pharmacy Could Save Medicare Billions Every Year, Harvard Says
$3.6 billion: That's how much entrepreneur Mark Cuban's new online pharmacy is showing could be saved if Medicare bought from him.
Light Therapy is Harnessed to Target and Kill Cancer Cells in This World First
An innovative light-activated therapy from ICR could help detect and treat an aggressive brain cancer type, a new study shows.
Why Our Brains See Faces Everywhere - And Monkeys Do Too
Neuroscientists at the University of Sydney say our brains find real human faces in objects around us using a cognitive process.
There Are Many Reasons Electric Vehicles Are 'Green', According to Yale Researchers
Yale University researchers have looked into additional reasons into how electrical vehicles are green. Take a look at them here.
Astronomers Think They've Detected a 'Dark' Free-Floating Black Hole For the First Time
Astronomers at University of California - Berkeley think they've detected a 'dark' free-floating black hole for the first time.
Spending Quality Time With Dad 'Helps Young Children Do Better at School'
According to researchers at the University of Leeds, spending quality time with Dad helps young children do better at school.
A Beer A Day-Even Non-Alcoholic-Seems to Keep the Doctor Away
In a new study published in American Chemical Society, the benefits of drinking beer and non-alcoholic beer in moderation are considered.
Parrots Kept as Pets Were Taught to Video Call Each Other-and They Loved It
Not only did the birds initiate calls freely, which went well, they seemed to understand that a real fellow parrot was on the other end
Not a Single Collision for Seabird Populations in Offshore Wind Farm Says $3M Radar Study
A two-year study on the interactions of several seabird species at an offshore wind farm found 0 cases of birdstrike were recorded.
One Stem Cell Injection to Target Inflammation Slashed Risk of Heart Attack and Stroke By 58%
The treatment, called rexlemestrocel-L, was also well-tolerated and didn't cause additional inflammation in any patients who received ii.
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