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August 14, 2024

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These cannabis gummies keep selling out in 2024

If you've ever struggled to enjoy cannabis due to the harshness of smoking or vaping, you're not alone. That’s why these new cannabis gummies caught our eye.

Mood is an online dispensary that has invented a “joint within a gummy” that’s extremely potent yet federally-legal. Their gummies are formulated to tap into the human body’s endocannabinoid system.

Although this system was discovered in the 1990’s, farmers and scientists at Mood were among the first to figure out how to tap into it with cannabis gummies. Just 1 of their rapid onset THC gummies can get you feeling right within 5 minutes!

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UTEP Study Reveals Nanoplastics and 'Forever Chemicals' Threat to Human Health

Nanoplastics and per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) disrupt critical proteins in breast milk, infant formulas, and other vital molecules, according to a new study by The University of Texas at El Paso. The research found that these compounds can alter the structure of proteins, potentially leading to developmental issues. The findings, published in the Journal of the American Chemical Society and ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces, shed light on the serious health risks posed by these ubiquitous pollutants. (Read More)

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