Can Cannabis Treat Epileptic Seizures?
New evidence suggests that a chemical derived from marijuana may be an effective treatment for patients with drug-resistant forms of epilepsy
Alternative medicine
Want a Stronger Defense System against Diseases? Add Some Worms
The immune system has evolved alongside worms and bacteria in an evolutionary tug of war, which may have shaped the body's defenses
Go Ask Alice: The History of Toklas’ Legendary Hashish Fudge
Alice B. Toklas truly stirred the pot when she included a recipe for hashish fudge in her memoir-cum-cookbook. She published The Alice B. Toklas Cookbook in 1954, following the death of her lifelong partner, Gertrude Stein.
Foods On The High End: Exploring Haute Cuisine Cannabis
Inside and outside the kitchen, chefs have been known to get into the weeds–but the majority of culinary cannabis creations have been mainly limited to a few cakes, cookies, and of course, the archetypal pot brownie.
‘Optocapacitance’ Shines New Light on the Brain
A novel twist on the young field of optogenetics may provide a new way to study living human brains as well as offering innovative therapeutic uses.
Ayahuasca Psychedelic Tested for Depression
A pilot study with the shamanic brew hints at its therapeutic potential
Some Supplements Still Contain Untested Stimulant
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration discovered an amphetamine-like substance in certain diet pills and sports products in 2013 but did not warn consumers
Mothers Who Eat a Newborn’s Placenta May or May Not Benefit
Proponents of the practice say it can help relieve postpartum depression, but there are no data to back their assertions
Can Turmeric Prevent or Cure Disease?
Is turmeric as wonderful as it seems? Everyday Einstein looks at the science behind turmeric's active ingredient: curcumin
Marijuana Gears Up for Production High in U.S. Labs
Researchers will be able to obtain more powerful varieties of the drug courtesy of the National Institute on Drug Abuse
How Medical Marijuana’s Chemicals May Protect Cells
As more states legalize treatment, scientists are learning how the plant's chemicals may help conditions ranging from brain injuries to cancer
Blood Test Tells How Long Concussion Symptoms Will Last
The Sunday after Thanksgiving last year proved tragic for family and friends of 22-year-old Kosta Karageorge. The defensive tackle for the Ohio State Buckeyes was found dead that day after apparently shooting himself in the head.