Scientists are issuing new health warnings amidst concerns about the growing strength of cannabis today. According to a new Canadian study, levels of THC have increased significantly in cannabis markets. THC is the primary psychoactive compound responsible for the ‘high’, psychedelic feeling. In the early 2000s, THC levels in cannabis were at an average of...
After 10 years without sight, Gail Lane, a 75-year-old woman from Victoria, B.C., has regained her vision. She can now see again thanks to a tooth surgically placed into her eye socket. Lane underwent osteo-odonto keratoprosthesis, a rare “tooth-in-eye” surgery, at Mount Saint Joseph Hospital in Vancouver. She was 1 of 3 Canadians to receive...
A growing number of Americans are beginning to use a new trending supplement called kratom. According to the FDA kratom is derived from a leaf of the same name from a tree native to Southeast Asia. If you have ever navigated through wellness social media circles or visited supplement stores, you may have come across...
The gorgeous Pacific island nation of Tuvalu faces complete submersion by 2050. It becomes the first country on Earth forced to permanently evacuate due to rising sea levels caused by climate change. Sea levels around Tuvalu have risen 15 centimeters over the past 30 years. For perspective, that is one and a half times higher...
Scientific research is usually executed to find or test specific results; however, surprises do occur, leading to unintended discoveries. This accidental discovery happened when scientists at the University of Colorado Boulder were studying atmospheric particles over the field of Oklahoma. The team originally aimed to study aerosol particle formation and growth in agricultural regions. Instead,...
Health and Human Service Secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is in hot water after making controversial remarks regarding vaccine schedules for Black Americans. RFK Jr., who has a history of anti-vaccination remarks, is opting to change the public health system that will negatively impact Black Americans. In 2021, RFK Jr. received intense backlash for his...
“History Is Written by the Victors” a quote attributed to Winston Churchill holds prescient when it comes to the retelling of history’s heroes. While the true origin of the quote is contested, the sentiment is carried throughout history, even for history’s heroes. We recognise the worst people in history for their atrocities yet we tend...
When we think of the world’s deadliest substances, we imagine industrial-grade substances like lead or arsenic. We assume the only way to face exposure is through actively coming into contact with it. Moreover, obtaining these deadly substances would most likely require considerable effort and legal oversight. However, your favorite snack at the cinema could contain...
J.R.R. Tolkien, best known as the brilliant mind behind “The Hobbit,” had to endure Nazi scrutiny. At the height of Nazi Germany’s oppressive regime, his hit novel caught the attention of German publishers. What began as a simple literary negotiation soon turned into a test of Tolkien’s values. Tolkien’s unwavering defiance against the Nazi regime...
The topic of chemical castration for sex offenders remains a continuous subject riddled with debates and ethical questions. While the debate still continues, some countries like Russia and Poland permit mandatory chemical castration for sex offenders. Certain states in the U.S. permit mandatory chemical castration for certain crimes. Chemical castration is done using medications that...
Canned tuna is popular worldwide and often added to salads, sandwiches, or served with olives on crackers at parties. Fairly affordable and easy access to dietary protein needs, canned tuna can be found in many pantries across the globe. However, a tiny serving of the crimson red tuna at sushi restaurants is astronomically expensive. There...
Americans are no strangers to Trump’s love for the soft drink Coca-Cola, particularly his enjoyment of Diet Coke. President Donald Trump recently took to his Truth Social platform to make claims that Coca-Cola would begin using real cane sugar in its US-made products. “I have been speaking to Coca-Cola about using REAL Cane Sugar in...
