Rhitu Chatterjee
Stories
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Science
Scientists welcome new rules on marijuana, but research will still face obstacles
When marijuana becomes a Schedule III instead of a Schedule I substance under federal rules, researchers will face fewer barriers to studying it. But there will still be some roadblocks for science.
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Health
A gunman stole his twin from him. This is what he's learned about grieving a sibling
About 60,000 children a year in the U.S. lose a sibling. Zion Kelly joined that unlucky group in 2017 when his twin, Zaire, was killed. Zion has learned a lot about grief, and himself, since then.
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Health
Social media companies made changes to comply with U.K. rules to safeguard kids
A new report by Children and Screens rounds up the changes spurred by the United Kingdom's Age Appropriate Design Code, which went into effect in 2020.
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National
Delta-8, an unregulated form of THC, is popular among high school students
Derived from hemp, it has similar effects to delta-9 THC, the main intoxicant in marijuana. It's fueling a rise in calls to poison control.
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National
Americans who live alone report depression at higher rates, but social support helps
The number of people living alone in the U.S. jumped to nearly 38 million. A new study shows people who live alone are more likely to report depression if they didn't have other social supports.
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Science
As 'magic mushrooms' got more attention, drug busts of the psychedelic drug went up
Busts of psilocybin mushrooms went way up from 2017 to 2022, a new study finds, even as the psychedelic drug's potential benefits have been explored by scientists.
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Health
'Say Something' tip line in schools flags gun violence threats, study finds
A new study in Pediatrics shows that an anonymous tip line for students is catching some gun threats before they can escalate. It is part of an effort to treat gun violence as a public health problem.
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Health
Again! Again! Here's why toddlers love to do things on repeat
Reading the same books, playing the same games, asking the same questions. Kids' fascination with repetition can be exhausting for parents, but researchers say it's key to brain development.
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Health
Want to stress less in 2024? A new book offers '5 resets' to tame toxic stress
Dr. Aditi Nerurkar, a Harvard physician and researcher, is out with a new book of science-backed strategies to reduce stress and build resilience.
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Health
Así cuida Bogotá a las personas que ayudan a otros
Cómo Bogotá cuida de las cuidadoras familiares: desde clases de baile hasta formación laboral