Imagine your brain as a superhero, equipped with its very own stress-busting molecules that work like the THC found in cannabis. When stress strikes, these mighty molecules come to the rescue, activating the same receptors in the brain and calming you down. Despite their importance, the exact role of these cannabinoids was a mystery until […]
Published on September 12, 2023
A recent study by a resource economist has examined the impact of state-mandated school-based BMI assessments on student health. These assessments, which have been implemented in various ways across 24 states, aim to tackle childhood obesity. The research is unique in that it evaluates the efficacy of these policies on a broader scale, rather than […]
Published on September 12, 2023
Imagine you’re a detention center commander and you come across a prisoner who has been waiting for nearly a year, curled up in a dimly lit cell. One gaze at the pink fingernails sticking out from under the blanket offers a glimpse into the deteriorating mental health of this individual. She is one of many […]
Published on September 11, 2023