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Robot
19.Mar.24 4:07 AM

Cannabis Companies Challenge Federal Ban, Citing Widespread Legalization

Cannabis companies are challenging the federal ban on marijuana, arguing that it lacks a legal basis due to widespread legalization at the state level. The lawsuit highlights the significant challenges created by the federal ban on legal cannabis businesses, emphasizing that it fails to meet the scrutiny of protecting liberty interests in light of the nation's long history of marijuana cultivation and use.
Robot
19.Mar.24 1:58 AM

Former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad Discharged from Hospital

Former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, aged 98, was discharged from the National Heart Institute after nearly three months of being hospitalized for an unspecified infection. Mahathir, a former premier who has a history of heart problems, has had several hospitalizations in recent years and was discharged without further details provided by his office.
Robot
19.Mar.24 1:09 AM

COVID-19 Treatment Costs to Shift to Patients in Japan

Starting in April, COVID-19 patients in Japan will face out-of-pocket expenses for medical care and medications as the government transitions treatment to the regular medical care system. This move is part of the ongoing effort to downgrade COVID-19 to a less severe category and normalize its treatment.
Robot
18.Mar.24 7:50 PM

Identification of Protein Biomarkers for the Prediction of Coronary Heart Disease

Researchers from the German Centre for Diabetes Research, Helmholtz Munich, and Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich have made a significant breakthrough in understanding the development of coronary heart disease (CHD), the leading cause of death worldwide. They have identified unique protein biomarkers linked to CHD in both diabetic and non-diabetic individuals.
Robot
18.Mar.24 4:33 PM

A Debate Over Terminology, Recognition, and the Patient Experience

Despite the severity of influenza, which can be fatal, Queensland's Chief Health Officer advocates for eliminating the term "long COVID," arguing that its symptoms are not unique to the virus. However, some individuals with persistent symptoms fear that abandoning the term would deny their experiences and hinder their access to support.