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How Hemp Got High: Cannabis Genome Mapped
October 20, 2011 Researchers have sequenced the genome of Cannabis sativa, the plant that produces both industrial hemp and marijuana, and in the process revealed the genetic changes that led to the plant's ... > full storyMore: -
Improving Training Efficiency in Horses
October 19, 2011 People generally exercise to lose fat or build up muscle but it is an unfortunate consequence of hard training that muscle is often lost. To counter this effect, people may elect to take various ... > full story -
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Teachers, Children Mistake Candy for Medicine in Study
October 17, 2011 More than one in four kindergarten children, and one in five teachers, had difficulty distinguishing between medicine and candy in new research conducted by two, now seventh-grade ... > full story -
Herbal Supplements May Cause Dangerous Drug Interactions in Orthopaedic Surgery Patients, Study Suggests
October 11, 2011 Complementary and alternative medical treatments such as herbal supplements have become increasingly popular in the United States, especially among older patients and those with chronic pain. ... > full story -
How Much Should Patients in Intensive Care Eat?
October 4, 2011 Patients who are fed more calories while in intensive care have lower mortality rates than those who receive less of their daily-prescribed calories, according to a recent study of data from the ... > full story -
Green Tea Helps Mice Keep Off Extra Pounds
October 4, 2011 Green tea may slow down weight gain and serve as another tool in the fight against obesity, according to food ... > full story -
Study Identifies 'Respectable Addicts' Experiencing Range of Problems With Over-the-Counter Medicines
September 5, 2011 A report of a study investigating over the counter medicine (OTC) abuse provides evidence that there is a group of individuals experiencing a range of problems often with codeine-based medicines ... > full story -
Natural Therapies: Cardiologists Examine Alternatives to Halt High Blood Pressure
August 30, 2011 More and more, patients show up to appointments with hypertension experts carrying bags full of "natural" products that they hope will help lower their blood pressure. And like most physicians, ... > full story -
Medicinal Plants Used in Illegal Abortions May Help Stop Lethal Bleeding in Women After Birth, African Study Suggests
August 26, 2011 Researchers from Denmark have examined a number of plants which are used for illegal abortions in Tanzania. Several of the plants can be used to stop lethal bleeding after ... > full story -
Popular Herbal Supplements May Adversely Affect Chemotherapy Treatment
August 17, 2011 Acai berry, cumin, herbal tea, turmeric and long-term use of garlic -- all herbal supplements commonly believed to be beneficial to your health -- may negatively impact chemotherapy treatment ... > full story
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