13 Sep, 2025
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Don’t toss cannabis leaves. Scientists just found rare compounds inside

Analytical chemists from Stellenbosch University (SU) have provided the first evidence of a rare class of phenolics, called flavoalkaloids, in Cannabis leaves. Phenolic compounds, especially flavonoids, are well-known and sought after in the pharmaceutical industry because of their antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-carcinogenic properties. The researchers identified 79 phenolic compounds in three strains of Cannabis grown […]

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Steve Evans interview: Six-and-a-half stone weight loss sparked by family inspiration and more promotion dreams | Football News

Steve Evans tended to take the jibes about his weight in good humour. But the advancing years coupled with his expanding waistline made it an issue that he was determined to confront. Four young grandchildren have a way of lending perspective. “I want to be around when they are 25, 30,” Evans tells Sky Sports. […]

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Child obesity level surpasses underweight cases worldwide for the first time, UNICEF warns

One in 10 children aged 5 to 19 – 188 million worldwide – are now living with obesity, placing them at heightened risk of chronic diseases such as type-2 diabetes, heart conditions, and certain cancers. “When we talk about malnutrition, we are no longer just talking about underweight children,” said UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell. […]

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Misconceptions keep some cancer patient populations from benefiting from hormone therapy, survey reveals

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Despite evidence suggesting the safety of hormone therapy for patients with a history of low-grade endometrial or epithelial ovarian cancer, a new survey shows that many gynecologists and some gynecologic oncologists are still uncomfortable prescribing the therapy for this patient population. This indicates a need for more clinician education to help […]