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A Gut Feeling for Addiction

If addiction is a “chronic brain disease,” why do so many of the symptoms and remedies involve the gut microbiome?

Cannabis Use Not Associated With Unintended Pregnancy

A new study finds zero impact of cannabis use on unintended pregnancy rates.

GLP-1 Drugs, Addiction, and Displacement

The second half of our review of work on GLP-1 drugs and addiction by Dr. Dhruv Khullar.

Do GLP-1 Drugs Work By Reducing Displacement?

Clinical trials and anecdotal evidence point to GLP-1 drugs as displacement reducers.

San Francisco Sues 10 Food Industry Giants For Damages Caused By Ultra-Processed Foods

The City of San Francisco has filed suit against 10 makers of ultra-processed foods, arguing there’s no level of responsible use for some products.

Why Is Gen Z Drinking Less Alcohol?

What’s behind the steady decline in alcohol abuse rates for Gen Z?