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UCLA's Vision For Psychedelics Therapy: A Rooftop Garden As A Living Laboratory
Saturday, July 20, 2024 - 12:22pm | 443The University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) is planning an innovative project—a rooftop garden designed for psychedelic-assisted therapy sessions. The project, described as a “living laboratory,” aims to integrate nature into therapeutic environments, enhancing the efficacy of...
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Pesticide Contamination Poses Serious Health Risks in California's Cannabis Industry
Tuesday, June 25, 2024 - 2:19pm | 454An investigation by The Los Angeles Times and WeedWeek has exposed widespread pesticide contamination in cannabis products sold in California. Of the 42 products tested, 25 contained pesticide levels that exceeded state and federal safety standards. Harmful substances, many of which are smuggled...
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76% Of Primary Care Patients Use Cannabis For Symptom Management, UCLA Study Finds
Thursday, June 6, 2024 - 12:16pm | 486A UCLA-led study found that 76.1% of nearly 176,000 patients reported using cannabis for symptom management despite identifying as recreational marijuana users. The study was published on June 5 in JAMA Network Open. “Patients may not tell their primary care providers about their cannabis use...
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'Shark Tank' Host Kevin O'Leary Says Hims & Hers CEO Should Have Been Fired For Backing Pro-Palestinian Protests
Tuesday, May 7, 2024 - 6:30am | 630In a recent interview, Kevin O’Leary, the host of “Shark Tank,” criticized Andrew Dudum, the CEO of Hims & Hers, for his support of pro-Palestinian student protests. O’Leary suggested that Dudum should have been fired immediately for his stance. What Happened: O’...
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Trump Says London, Paris No Longer Recognizable: 'We Can't Let That Happen Here'
Thursday, May 2, 2024 - 8:49pm | 635Former U.S. President Donald Trump has stirred up controversy with his comments about the cities of Paris and London, claiming they have become “unrecognizable” due to their openness to “jihad.” What Happened: These remarks were made by Trump during a campaign rally in...
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Promising Milestone: FDA Approves California-Based Trial Assessing MDMA For Schizophrenia
Monday, June 12, 2023 - 3:48pm | 398The FDA has approved a clinical trial that will assess PharmAla Biotech Holdings' (OTC: PMBHF) proprietary LaNeo Investigational Medical Product (IMP) 40mg MDMA capsules for the treatment of schizophrenia. This is the first time these capsules will be tried on humans in the U.S...
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Who Needs More Sleep? UCLA Study Shows Low-Dose CBD Is More Effective Than Melatonin
Friday, June 2, 2023 - 8:24pm | 504Who among us has not experienced a sleepless night or two...or more? There are numerous reasons for this 21st-century problem, but a safe and effective solution is available if you’re willing to try something new. Who’s Not Sleeping Well These Days? Many Of Us Insomnia is...
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Study Finds Smoking Cannabis Does Not Carry Same Risks As Tobacco, No Link To Impaired Lung Functioning, COPD
Tuesday, May 23, 2023 - 1:19am | 715Cannabis smoking is not associated with an elevated risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) even among those possessing a clinically high risk for developing the disease, according to a study, Impact of Marijuana Smoking on COPD Progression in a Cohort of Middle-Aged and...
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Millions Of Dollars For Cannabis Research, Marijuana On The Ballot In Florida & More Pot Reg Updates
Tuesday, May 2, 2023 - 3:13pm | 573Florida Marijuana Activists Closer To Getting Legalization On The Ballot Cannabis groups and legislators pushing for policy reform have tried and failed to legalize marijuana for recreational adult use in Florida, but the most recently filed, industry-backed campaign has garnered 841,130...
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'Big Short' Fame Investor Michael Burry Says He Was A 'Nobody' In College: Here's His Survival Strategy
Friday, January 13, 2023 - 7:39am | 463“The Big Short” fame investor Michael Burry said during his time at the University of California, Los Angeles he was a “nobody” with “no good friends.” What Happened: Burry’s post on Twitter was aimed at those who are “lonely in college.”...
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USC, UCLA In Big 10: Which Media, Streaming Firms Could Win From 2 College Football Superconferences
Tuesday, July 5, 2022 - 6:19am | 890This year's college football games are just a month and a half away from starting. The sport is one of the biggest storylines in recent weeks, with the ever-changing makeup of super conferences. Here are the recently announced changes and what they could mean for several media companies. What...
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Exclusive: VC And Business Founder Randall Kaplan Talks Life, Relationships And Innovation
Monday, March 15, 2021 - 8:16am | 2148“When someone tells me something can’t be done, I think there’s always a will and a way.” That’s according to Randall Kaplan, an American entrepreneur and venture capitalist working to fuel the next wave of disruptive innovation and inspire tomorrow’s leaders....
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Under Armour Sued By UCLA Over $280M Sponsorship Contract Breach
Thursday, August 27, 2020 - 2:10am | 323Under Armour Inc (NYSE: UAA), is facing a lawsuit filed by the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) over alleged contract breach, Bloomberg reported Wednesday. What Happened: In June, there were reports that Under Armour was considering terminating the $280 million contract with...
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Motiv Expands Electric Chassis Footprint
Tuesday, June 23, 2020 - 3:48pm | 1138Motiv Power Systems Inc., which counts more than 1 million miles of travel on its battery-electric truck and bus chassis, sees a coming breakout for zero-emission commercial vehicles. "Fleets can see the technology's ready. And so they want to get in early enough to be influencing the technology...
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The Next Possible Step For LiAngelo Ball Is...
Wednesday, December 27, 2017 - 5:24pm | 749After a bizarre decision to leave UCLA to play professionally in Lithuania, it may be time for LiAngelo Ball to face reality and take a more logical approach to success in professional sports. A former Wisconsin guard called the family’s choice to play in Lithuania "the worst possible...