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Contaminants in cannabis and hemp flowers create potential for health risks

Cannabis use, even for medical purposes, could make some people sick due to harmful fungi that contaminate the plants. That is the finding of a recently published peer-reviewed journal article, whose authors recommend further study and consideration of changes to regulations to protect consumers, especially those who are immunocompromised. They examined data, previous studies, and U.S. and international regulations related to the cannabis and hemp industry.

Harsh workplace climate is pushing women out of academia, review finds

In the largest-ever review of faculty retention in the United States, researchers reveal how harassment, a sense of not belonging and other factors contribute to a lack of gender diversity among senior faculty.

Moving muscle fibers with magnets 'programs' how they align within tissue

Stimulating muscle fibers with magnets causes them to grow in the same direction, aligning muscle cells within tissue. The findings offer a simpler, less time-consuming way for medical researchers to program muscle cell alignment, which is strongly tied to healthy muscle function.

Junior and specialist doctors in England to hold strike talks with government

Consultants and Junior Doctors carry placards in a strike rally in Manchester on 3 October

The BMA says it will hold talks with the government to avert strikes by junior and specialist doctors.

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Contaminants in cannabis and hemp flowers create potential for health risks

Harsh workplace climate is pushing women out of academia, review finds

Moving muscle fibers with magnets 'programs' how they align within tissue

Junior and specialist doctors in England to hold strike talks with government

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