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Make Hibiscus Tea and Hibiscus Sherbet

Most hibiscus flowers are edible, but not all. If you live where the variety known as Roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa) grows, pick it freely, and make tea from the fresh or dried flowers. Give other hibiscus varieties a pass, unless you have an authoritative source affirming that they're safe to consume. In any case, you'll probably want to pick up the dried flowers at a health food store. They last 6 months if stored in an airtight container, away from light.

Get off the Ritalin, and open a startup

There is a long-standing debate on whether ADHD is a condition or a normal reaction to a stimulating world. Now a new offering to those who can't think still: the brains of people with ADHD function in ways that can benefit them as entrepreneurs, according to research from the West Virginia University John Chambers College of Business and Economics.

Tree compound could prevent contact lens eye infections

Hydroquinine, an organic compound found in the bark of some trees, and a drug used to treat malaria, is known to have bacterial killing activity which may help contact lens wearers.

Canadians want hallucinogenic mushrooms for end of life care

Amanita or fly agaric is a psychotropic mushroom found widely in Canada

How will you die? Researchers say 1 of these 9 ways

Knowing the trajectories of death can better plan end of life care

Can alcohol help you detox?

Mice models suggests alcohol may be used for detoxing arsenic

Wyld cannabis edibles wrapped in Tipa’s sustainable plastic that biodegrades

Leading cannabis edibles company partners with Israel's sustainable packaging company Tipa.

Is stevia sweetener bad for children?

Food companies like Cargill sell stevia as a natural alternative to sugar but no one knows the health effects on children and this worries nutritionists in the US.

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Would you delay menopause to age 70 if you could? New procedure may pave the way

Leaving child-rearing until mid-way through a woman's career might be the best decision or the worst as more and ore women turn to IVF and freezing eggs for future implantation. But what if we could just extend the reproductive life of women from 45 up until 60 or longer? A new study from the University of Utah offers some hope.

Consider your ADHD child might just need a sleep clinic: new study

The study’s findings showed that children who suffer from breathing disorders during sleep received ADHD medication at a rate 7 times higher than children who don’t suffer from sleep-disordered breathing.

How to buy cannabis stocks

Medical cannabis is as hot as Bitcoin. Some say it's the new gold rush but SEC regulations and federal laws make the business risky. Consider in investing in companies that aren't pure medical marijuana or THC businesses. CBD might be a way to start.

Revitalising Your Workspace for the New Year: Comprehensive Commercial Cleaning Services That Elevate Business Environments

Embracing eco-friendly cleaning practices at the start of the new year is not only a step towards environmental responsibility but also a strategic business decision. In this section, we explore how using eco-friendly cleaning methods can benefit both the planet and your business.

Suicidal teens might be sleep deprived

Suicide and suicidal thoughts are linked to sleep deprivation in teens: new study

Keep your kids away from third-hand smoke

In a new study, published in the Journal of Exposure Science & Environmental Epidemiology, researchers tested the surfaces in smoking households where children reside and found troubling results, says Ashley Merianos, a tobacco researcher at the University of Cincinnati who led the study.

Automation In Clinical Trials: A New Era In Pharma Sustainability

The pharmaceutical sector seeks transformative strategies to stay ahead in an era marked by rapid technological growth and an increasing emphasis on environmental consciousness.