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A novel drug to prevent Lyme disease is now being tested in humans

It could be available by 2023.
By Feb 19, 2021
Health

Can you overdose on weed?

You probably can’t blaze yourself to death, but that doesn’t mean there’s no such thing as a marijuana overdose.
By Feb 1, 2021
Health

The war on drugs didn’t work. Oregon’s plan might.

Decriminalizing drugs across the board isn’t as wild as it might sound.
By Jan 4, 2021
Health

Can CBD help you chill? Here’s what we know so far.

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Popular Science’s favorite stories of 2020

13 staff recommendations worth revisiting.
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Health

The case for rethinking how we use cancer drugs

Lower doses could save more lives, some oncologists say.
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Health

Shaming the public into smarter COVID-19 decisions won’t work. This will.

We can’t expect people to avoid risks entirely.
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What happens when psychedelics make you see God

Drugs like ‘shrooms don’t just make people hallucinate. They can also help ease anxiety, depression, and other woes—but the effects...
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All the ways the 2020 election has influenced science policy so far

One clear winner has been marijuana legalization.
By Nov 5, 2020
Health

Oregon just voted to legalize magic mushrooms. Here’s what that actually means.

Recent research suggests psilocybin is safe—and can have astonishing therapeutic uses.