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For those who like their mind-altering herbs sprayed with dangerous chemicals and sold to them in gas stations, there’s always synthetic cannabis. The designer drug, branded as ”herbal incense” or a “herbal smoking blend,” is often sold in convenience stores and gas stations — and it’s nothing like cannabis. Nicknamed ”synthetic marijuana” because of its origins as a cheap, legal …

Healthy vitamin D levels may lead to better memory and depression-free life in patients suffering from Parkinson’s disease (PD). A new study exploring vitamin D levels in patients with Parkinson’s disease opens up the possibility of a new avenue of early intervention that may delay or prevent the onset of cognitive impairment and depression.

Stories of mysterious lightning balls appearing during storms go back hundreds of years. Mostly people just chalked this up to “yeah, and I’ve seen a UFO too, bro”; but now, for the first time ever, Chinese scientists have actually observed ball lightning in the wild.

Any fair-skinned person hears it all the time from their dermatologist and family physician: too much sunlight can cause skin cancer. But now British dermatologists say that while that’s true, too little sunlight isn’t good either. In fact, exposing the skin to sunlight may help to reduce blood pressure and thus cut the risk of heart attack and stroke, according …

New research shows a good’s night sleep can lower the risk of prostate cancer. The Harvard School of Public Health studied nearly 1,000 men. The group found those who had the highest melatonin levels had a 75-percent reduced risk for advanced prostate cancer. Melatonin is a hormone that’s produced at night.

In a breakthrough revelation, it has been uncovered through a novel research that our Milky Way galaxy might have formed from the ‘inside out’ i.e. expanding from the center. This research has provided a brand new insight into galactic advancement.

Older women who spend a lot of time sitting die earlier than their most active peers, new research shows. A new study of about 93,000 postmenopausal women shows those with the highest amounts of sedentary time—defined as sitting and resting but not sleeping—have increased premature mortality rates. “If you’re in an office, get up and move around frequently. If you’re …

A first-of-its-kind blood test that could help predict intellectual disabilities in infants has been cleared by the Food and Drug Administration. The test, CytoScan Dx Assay, analyzes the infant’s genetic code and detects variations in chromosomes that are linked to developmental disorders like Down syndrome and DiGeorge syndrome, among others. According to the National Institutes of Health, around two to …

Most non-emergency city offices will be closed Monday in observance of Martin Luther King’s birthday, the office of Mayor Luis Quintana said in a statement. Emergency services will be unaffected. “This year will mark the 50th anniversary of Dr. King being honored for his service to humanity by being awarded the Nobel Peace Prize,” said Quintana. “President Obama has urged …

Tax season is in full swing! As you prepare to file taxes (especially if you’re rolling solo and DIY-ing it), it’s a good idea to brush up on the basics. Miranda Marquit of Planting Money Seeds dropped into Block Talk today to give you a refresher on the 5 most common tax deductions. One of the ways you can reduce …

NBC and Time Inc. have announced a new partnership to host a two-hour TV special to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Sports Illustrated swimsuit franchise. Fans will be able to tune in on February 3rd at 9 p.m. ET/PT to catch Sports Illustrated Swimsuit: 50 Years of Beautiful.