A new step toward ending 'the wrath of malaria'

A new step toward ending 'the wrath of malari...

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Gen Z and younger millennials are generally the most climate literate generations. As an age cohort that started learning about climate change in school, they're worried about how to plan for their future jobs, houses and, yes, kids. With climate-related disasters and global warm ...  Show more

Why Kratom Is At The Heart Of A Big Public Health Debate

Kratom and 7-OH products are available in many smoke shops. But earlier this year, the FDA recommended certain 7-OH products be scheduled alongside opioids. This isn’t the first time kratom has come under scrutiny. Nearly a decade ago, the DEA wanted to make certain active ingred ...  Show more

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