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CBD sales soaring, but evidence still slim that the cannabis derivative makes a difference for anxiety or pain

By Hilary A. MarusakNov 18, 2020, 3:30 AM UTC

Depression, anxiety and heart disease risk all linked to single brain region

By Laith Alexander and Angela Charlotte Roberts and Christian WoodNov 8, 2020, 11:27 AM UTC

'Smartphone pinky' and other injuries caused by excessive phone use

By Adam TaylorNov 8, 2020, 11:26 AM UTC

How a simple brain training program could help you stay away from alcohol

By Victoria ManningNov 8, 2020, 11:09 AM UTC

COVID-19 drug and vaccine patents are putting profit before people

By Ronald Labonte and Mira JohriNov 8, 2020, 10:52 AM UTC

COVID-19 news: Weather does not affect virus transmission, says researchers

By Denise NequintoNov 5, 2020, 8:58 AM UTC

UN report says up to 850,000 animal viruses could be caught by humans, unless we protect nature

By Katie WoolastonNov 2, 2020, 10:38 AM UTC

Do I really need this crown? Dentists admit feeling pressured to offer unnecessary treatments

By Alexander HoldenNov 2, 2020, 7:01 AM UTC