Tag: drugs
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What Is The Mystery Phenomenon Of Shoe Tossing?
Shoe tossing and shoe posting are seen in most Canadian cities and rural motorways. Its history and its symbolism are remarkably complex. Shoe tossing is when shoelaces are tied and tossed over telephone or power lines so that the shoes hang loosely above the ground. Yet shoe tossing does not accurately describe shoes that are…
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(Mostly) All You Need To Know About The Marijuana Market
With legal ‘weed’ readily available from licensed dispensaries in Canada, more states to the South of us are legalizing marijuana for use in America and as such, the demand is increasing. A good example is Colorado. The state opened the first regulated recreational marijuana market in the world. A 2014 study also showed that 30%…
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Diversity is Elusive in Rare Disease Research
Only 10% of rare diseases have an FDA-approved therapy. This sobering statistic highlights why research is so imperative for patients with rare diseases. Clinical trials can be a crucial opportunity to access life-saving treatments. However, African-American, African-Canadian and Latino patients with rare diseases face significant underrepresentation in clinical trials. This lack of representation results in drugs…
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Women Of 1970s & 1980s Punk Rock
The punk rock scene of the 1970s and ’80s in Southern California is widely acknowledged as one of the most vibrant and creative periods in rock and roll. Over the years, many books have come out exploring this explosive time in music and culture, but none have exclusively focused on the vitality and influence of…
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Plants With Real Healing Powers That Cure
A fever, stomach pains or a simple case of the sniffles can send people rushing to the pharmacy for a drug to cure their symptoms. But Mother Nature provides a number of medicinal plants with healing properties that also can nurse you back to health, a fact more North Americans are beginning to discover. Doctor…
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Cost Of Marijuana In 120 Cities And How Much Tax Revenue If Legalized
First a few quick facts…. ● Tokyo, Japan has the most expensive cannabis , at 32.66 USD per gram. ● Quito, Ecuador has the least expensive marijuana , at 1.34 USD per gram. ● Based on the average US marijuana tax rates currently implemented, New York City could generate the highest potential tax…
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Neuroband Clothing Gives Athletes Measurable Performance Boost
What Do Peyton Manning, Dwight Howard, and Diana Nyad Have in Common? They all rely on performance-enhancing technology. Forget drugs that boost performance but cause health problems – and get athletes stripped of medals, titles and anything else they’ve earned. Professionals and amateurs alike have discovered a new technology, Neurobands, to optimize their performance on…