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Trump posts fake video dumping brown substance on rally as GOP dismisses No Kings marches – Axios

Trump posts fake video dumping brown substance on rally as GOP dismisses No Kings marches  Axios Trump Posts Fake A.I. Video of Himself Flying a ‘King Trump’ Jet Over Protesters  The New York Times Trump on protests: ‘I’m not a king’  The Hill Trump jabs ‘No Kings’ protesters with AI videos of himself wearing crown  USA Today Trump trolls ‘No Kings’ protests with obscene …

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Naloxone saves life at Denver Health exhibit about substance use

Naloxone saves life at Denver Health exhibit about substance use

DENVER — The opioid crisis continues to devastate communities of color. A new Denver Health study shows Black, Hispanic and Asian adults are far less likely to use naloxone, the medication that can reverse an opioid overdose. Experts say the problem is related to a lack of access. That reality was never clearer than Thursday at the Denver Public Library, …

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49ers WR Demarcus Robinson suspended 3 games for violating NFL’s substance abuse policy

49ers WR Demarcus Robinson suspended 3 games for violating NFL’s substance abuse policy

The NFL has suspended San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Demarcus Robinson for three games for violating the league’s substance abuse policy, coach Kyle Shanahan said on KNBR radio Wednesday. The suspension comes a month after Robinson pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor DUI charge stemming from an arrest last November. Shanahan said Robinson could appeal the suspension but that the …

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The toxic substance hidden in your sunscreen that can destroy your heart (and it’s BANNED in Europe)

The toxic substance hidden in your sunscreen that can destroy your heart (and it’s BANNED in Europe)

As temperatures soar across the US and more people reach for sunscreen, experts are warning about a hidden ingredient, Oxybenzone, that could alter hormones and lead to heart damage. The chemical found in many sunscreens and personal care products, has also been linked to fertility issues as it disrupts hormones and mimics the female reproductive hormone estrogen. Some studies have shown …

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A mysterious substance on Mars might be an undiscovered mineral

A mysterious substance on Mars might be an undiscovered mineral

One way scientists study planets is by looking at the minerals on their surfaces. They can tell us a lot about how worlds form. Scientists have been looking at unusual layers of iron sulfates on Mars, and these layers may represent a whole new mineral. Janice Bishop, a research scientist at the SETI (Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence) Institute and NASA …

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4,000-year-old teeth reveal the earliest use of this psychoactive substance

4,000-year-old teeth reveal the earliest use of this psychoactive substance

For the first time, archaeologists have used advanced scientific techniques on 4,000-year-old dental plaque to confirm traces of betel nut chewing in ancient Thai communities. Betel nuts are usually chewed as “quids,” a mix of slaked lime and ground betel nuts—which contain psychoactive compounds that boost energy, alertness, euphoria, and relaxation—wrapped in a betel leaf. The stimulant, which can leave …

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4,000-year-old teeth reveal the earliest use of this psychoactive substance

4,000-year-old teeth reveal the earliest use of this psychoactive substance

Facebook Tweet Email Link For the first time, archaeologists have used advanced scientific techniques on 4,000-year-old dental plaque to confirm traces of betel nut chewing in ancient Thai communities. Betel nuts are usually chewed as “quids,” a mix of slaked lime and ground betel nuts—which contain psychoactive compounds that boost energy, alertness, euphoria, and relaxation—wrapped in a betel leaf. The …

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FDA to announce crackdown on synthetic substance derived from kratom – The Washington Post

FDA to announce crackdown on synthetic substance derived from kratom  The Washington Post Secretary Kennedy, Deputy Secretary O’Neill, Commissioner Makary, and U.S. Senator Mullin to Host Press Conference on Measures to Safeguard American Public from Dangerous Opioid 7-OH  HHS.gov Watch live: RFK Jr., health officials outline response to synthetic opioid derived from kratom  The Hill FDA recommends scheduling 7-OH as controlled substance  Investing.com FDA …

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