Mental healthfromwww.theguardian.com2 weeks agoCannabis users who are self-medicating run higher risk of paranoia, study findsPeople who begin using cannabis to self-medicate pain, anxiety, or depression face higher risk of developing paranoia than recreational users.
HealthfromWIRED1 month agoAnimals Are the Original Wellness InfluencersBirds use cigarette butts in nests to reduce parasites, benefiting from nicotine's repellent properties.
CannabisfromPsychology Today2 months agoCannabis Use Increases Depressive and Suicidal ThinkingCannabis use is linked to increased suicidal thinking, not fully explained by depression.
Alternative medicinefromThe Washington Post4 months agoChimps sometimes care for others' wounds, and scientists want to know whyChimpanzees in Budongo Forest demonstrate self-medication and altruism, raising questions about their cognitive empathy.