Banning cigarette advertisements outright would violate freedom of speech. But maybe there is a workaround called compelled speech? Can the government compel graphic package warnings with the same (subliminal) effect as an outright ban? Recently, the Fifth Circuit provided the answer.
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In war's grim wake, destruction finds its seed,
Spotify's AI, a DJ's guise,Guides our ears through time
Angus Deaton calls for equity in prices, fair for all.
How far from original can one stray? A Caesar salad bends tradition
Lars Larson and I discussed on his program the distinction between eradicating and controlling viruses and the complexities of virus management posed by different viral characteristics.
For reasons explained below, a legal loophole makes delta-8 THC, a psychotropic isomer of delta-9 (the real stuff), perfectly legal. Kids can (and do) buy it. But there is very little of delta-8. You'd need a hemp farm the size of Jupiter to harvest enough. Enter the chemists. It can be made from CBD, but look out - the reaction is a mess so whatever is being sold as delta-8 is often a complex mixture of chemicals, some of which are unknown. Users should be aware that they are playing "Chemical Russian Roulette."
The more the U.S. spends on interest payments, the less it can spend on R&D, biotech, or even basic services like Medicare.
Metformin has emerged as a versatile medication, showcasing its remarkable potential in combating various ailments. Recent studies have shed light on its unexpected prowess in tackling severe COVID-19 cases and mitigating viral loads, suggesting a multifaceted approach to management.
Infectious disease experts predict another coronavirus pandemic in the future, so we need to be prepared. That will require both basic research to devise improved vaccines, including "universal" ones that will provide immunity against new variants, and cooperation from vaccine manufacturers.
On April 30, 2024, the EPA banned many uses of methylene chloride, a chemical widely used as a paint stripper and in industrial applications, based on an “unreasonable risk to human health.” This presents a total reversal of their earlier conclusions that methylene chloride did not pose an unreasonable risk. How did EPA use the same data to reach two opposing conclusions?
While we perceive our surroundings in a seamless, continuous flow of visual information, the reality is far more nuanced. Behind the curtain of perception, the speed at which we process visual cues determines how we perceive the world around us. That speed, varying from person to person, shapes what scientists call our "umwelt" – our unique perceptual world.
Microplastics are everywhere, including in your arteries, and they heighten your heart attack risk! So declared a slew of recent headlines reporting on a study in the New England Journal of Medicine. Let's examine all the science reporters ignored in their rush to get hyperbolic stories out the door.
Parkinson's disease, with its well-known symptoms of motor dysfunction and cognitive changes, may hold a deeper narrative. Recent research delves into the connection between Parkinson's and pesticide exposure, shedding light on how genetic predispositions of lysosomes may interact with environmental toxins to pave a path toward disease.
A recent CDC report documented a case of HIV infection in three women who received cosmetic injections in 2018. Although disturbing, this news is not catastrophic, like it would have been three decades ago. AIDS is now largely a forgotten disease in the United States. How did we get here?
Frank Bruni, a maestro with his pen
From cluttered rooms to boxes stacked high, two articles ponder
Bluey, say it isn't so
Can a high school compel an unwilling student to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and be immune from liability? Turns out the answer is yes, at least according to a recent North Carolina decision.
Lars Larson and I discussed on his program the Oscar-winning film about Robert Oppenheimer, the father of the atomic bomb.
A recent study found that controlled periods of fasting could hold the key to unlocking a longer, healthier life. Do we finally have evidence that skipping meals reverses aging, or is the situation more complicated than that?
The DEA announced its plans to re-schedule cannabis from a Schedule 1 drug to Schedule 3 on its list of controlled substances. But this makes it federally illegal to consume cannabis without a doctor’s prescription. We don’t need a doctor’s prescription to purchase alcohol for recreational use at the corner liquor store. We shouldn’t need one for recreational cannabis.
In a justice system where safety is paramount, the debate between progressive prosecutors and their law-and-order counterparts rages on. With divergent approaches to crime, each camp champions its ideology, leaving the public caught in the crossfire. But what policies truly reduce crime?
So-called Lifestyle Medicine may become a new medical specialty. It claims to focus on prevention and lifestyle factors as a treatment for chronic conditions. A review of the tenets of Lifestyle Medicine reveals old ideas repackaged for a new age.
The progressive spread of a highly infectious strain of avian flu virus infections to more mammal species is a concern to scientists, public health officials, and farmers. However, the publicly released genomic data do not include critical information on the outbreak’s origins and evolution.
"Fool's gold" (pyrite) is nice to look at, but not especially useful. That could change if the findings of a small study hold up. Unexpectedly higher levels of lithium – an element that's in enormous demand – were found in pyrite. This could be both beneficial environmentally and economically. Plus, a gratuitous shot at crystal healers, just for yuks.
In a sea of skepticism, while politicians scrape the bottom of global trust rankings, scientists more frequently bask in the warm glow of public confidence. A recent study suggests that not all lab coats are created equal and that a moral compass, rather than knowledge, is critical.
The People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals criticized the South Dakota governor for shooting a farm dog. But PETA has killed far more.
While I was AWAKE one night "insomniating" (made-up word), a Facebook ad for sleep meds magically appeared. A company called LifeMD was selling three prescription sleep aids via telemedicine. The Facebook ads made the drugs look, well, lights-out great. But upon closer examination, this wasn't exactly true. See if you can stay awake for this article.
Why does the cost of housing reach such towering heights?
Do we measure our worth by the books we swiftly read
For generations past, law enforcement's been a tool; who wields the weapon now, and who plays the fool?
Amidst the flora's bloom and fauna's timeless dance, climate shifts course.
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