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Kava is a plant that has been used for centuries in the South Pacific as part of traditional rituals and ceremonies. Recently, kava has garnered attention from the medical community for its potential therapeutic benefits, particularly as an anti-anxiety treatm…
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Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) remain controversial despite decades of use. Key facts: GMOs were first commercialized in the 1980s and now comprise over 90% of corn and soybean crops in the US. Potential risks include food safety issues and environmenta…
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Ibogaine, an alkaloid derived from the Tabernanthe iboga shrub found in Africa, has received attention as a potential treatment for addiction, particularly opioid use disorder. While small studies have hinted at effectiveness, a new clinical study shows ibogai…
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Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is an effective but not perfect therapy. A large new study found that over 4-7 years, a majority of patients experienced adverse events, though most were not severe. Key facts: 86% of 123 DBS patients experienced adverse events ove…
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