Protecting brain cells with cannabinol

One in every 10 individuals above the age of 65 develops an age-related neurological disorder like Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s, yet treatment options remain sparse for this population. Scientists have begun exploring whether cannabinoids — compounds derived from the cannabis plant, like well-known THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) and CBD (cannabidiol) — may offer a solution. A third, lesser-known…

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New postpartum depression drugs are here. Diagnosis, treatment hurdles still stand in the way.

When Katherine Wisner began studying postpartum mental health in the 1980s, the field barely existed. Relatively little research was focused on psychiatric illness related to pregnancy, and postpartum depression wasn’t yet well understood. Wisner, now an associate chief of perinatal mental health at Children’s National Hospital in Washington, D.C., recalls a senior male supervisor dismissing…

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Mann Ki Baat by PM Narendra Modi on 25th Feb

Prime Minister Narendra Modi invited Call for Ideas for Mann Ki Baat on 25th February 2024. The last date of submission is February 23. About Hon’ble PM Narendra Modi looks forward to sharing his thoughts on themes and issues that matter to you. Prime Minister invites you to share your ideas on topics he should…

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