Published November 11, 2017

Researchers at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem’s Institute for Drug Research in Israel have been examining RPTCs to determine if there’s a way to protect them from obesity-induced lipotoxicity. They’ve found that our brains and our kidneys both have receptors that interact with lipid molecules.

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Published November 9, 2017

Researchers gave children cannabis to treat their epilepsy. Eighty-four percent of the children experienced a decrease in seizure frequency after taking the cannabis. Two were completely free of seizures, while eight experienced a decrease of more than 80%. And six reported a reduction of between 25% and 60% in how often they had seizures.

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Published November 4, 2017

The American Heart Association and American Stroke Association recently developed a list of foundational ways to promote heart health, which they’ve dubbed Life’s Simple 7. The seven steps are: 1. Manage your blood pressure, 2. Keep your cholesterol under control, 3. Keep your blood sugar in a healthy range, 4. Exercise, 5. Eat a healthy diet, 6. Maintain a healthy weight, and 7. Don’t smoke.

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