What is CBD Tea and How it Can Help You
Cannabidiol (CBD) is a type of cannabinoid, a chemical that is naturally derived from cannabis plants (marijuana and hemp). Unlike tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), CBD does not cause the euphoria or “high” sensation associated with cannabis. CBD has gained popularity in recent years as a promising natural remedy for many health problems. What is CBD? Cannabidiol, also known as CBD, comes from the hemp plant and is the “second most common active ingredient in cannabis.” It is usually taken in oil form to help with anxiety, depression and other medical problems. CBD oil is made in the same way that some essential…
Read More »North East news RECAP: Latest breaking news, sport, weather, traffic and travel
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Read More »Heat wave could be coming to CT this week, weather service says
Connecticut saw clear skies and high temperatures Sunday, and the National Weather Service predicted more for the rest of the week. “The main story this week will be the heat”, a Sunday morning update from the NWS forecast office in Upton, NY read. “High pressure builds up on Wednesday but weakens and we are under the influence of strong high pressure offshore,” the forecast said. “This allows a southwesterly flow and a warm moist air mass to come in.” The heat will peak Thursday, with temperatures in the mid-90s to low to mid-100s in the region, the weather service said….
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UConn Undergraduate Researchers Help Our Communities
Early research experiences provide UConn undergraduates with invaluable opportunities to study and examine issues of critical importance to the state and nation. Guided by a world-class faculty of mentors, students contribute to advancements in STEM fields, create art that reflects these issues, and raise awareness of societal issues. Read on for a selection of Connecticut students who are making an impact in their communities. Give visibility to the voiceless Joseph Vazquez is studying urban and community studies and human rights with a minor in public policy. (Christie Wang/UConn Photo) Joseph Vazquez ’22, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, is a…
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Ukraine grain shipments could resume Monday, Turkish official says
The possibility of the first grain exporting ship leaving Ukrainian ports on Monday is high, a spokesman for President Tayyip Erdogan said on Sunday. In an interview with broadcaster Kanal 7, Ibrahim Kalin said that the joint coordination center in Istanbul will probably complete the final work on the export routes very soon. An agreement signed under the auspices of the UN and Turkey on July 22 aims to allow the safe passage of ships carrying grain from three ports in southern Ukraine. Russia and Ukraine are the world’s main suppliers of wheat, and the UN-brokered deal they signed in…
Read More »Farm bill in 2023 should address CBD, says hemp group VP
WASHINGTON – Eric Wang, vice president of the US Hemp Roundtable, encouraged the Legislature to include language in the 2023 farm bill that would regulate cannabidiol (CBD) and other non-intoxicating hemp derivatives as dietary supplements. Other speakers agreed at a July 28 hearing held by the House Biotechnology, Horticulture and Research Subcommittee on Agriculture. The Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018, the latest farm bill, made it legal to grow and sell hemp in the United States. The US Food and Drug Administration, however, does not allow CBD, an extract of hemp, in food, beverages or dietary supplements because it is…
Read More »Excusing False Positive Drug Test Caused by CBD Use May Be a Reasonable Accommodation, Says U.S. District Court in Louisiana
A federal district court in Louisiana, a Huber v. Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Florida, Inc.recently denied an employer’s motion for summary judgment in an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Louisiana Employment Discrimination Law (LEDL) case, finding, among other things, that accounting and excusing a false positive drug test as a result of extended cannabidiol (CBD). ) use may be a reasonable accommodation. background Michelle Huber, an IT business analyst working remotely for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida, Inc. (BCBS), suffered from recurring debilitating migraines for which she received an accommodation beginning in 2006 and took…
Read More »Monkeypox: Brazil, Spain report first deaths outside Africa
Brazil reported the first monkeypox-related death outside the African continent on Friday, and Spain later confirmed the first known deaths in Europe. The current outbreak began in May, with 20 cases reported in the UK. Since then, it has grown to more than 20,000 cases in 78 countries. Last Saturday, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the monkeypox outbreak a “public health emergency of international concern,” its highest threat level. It has been endemic in West and Central African countries for decades, but 70% of current infections are in Europe and 25% in the Americas. What do we know about…
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