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New York Post
3 days ago
- Health
- New York Post
Weed can help your migraines, says new study — if you use it the right way
High hopes for headache relief. A landmark new study suggests that inhaling a precise blend of CBD and THC can provide fast, meaningful relief from migraines. The research — presented at the American Headache Society (AHS) Annual Meeting 2025 — is the first of its kind. 4 The research — presented at the American Headache Society (AHS) Annual Meeting 2025 — is the first of its kind. Kateryna – 'This is the first placebo-controlled study in this space,' Dr. Nathaniel M. Schuster, a pain and headache neurologist and associate professor of anesthesiology at the UC San Diego (UCSD) Health Center for Pain Medicine, told Medscape Medical News. 'It's the first real — to me — compelling evidence for the antimigraine effects of cannabis in humans.' Scientists provided 92 patients — mostly women, with an average age of 41 — a treatment of 6% THC, 11% CBD, a combination of 6% THC and 11% CBD or a placebo. Roughly 67.2% in the THC/CBD group reported pain relief at 2 hours, compared to 46.6% in the placebo group. And approximately 34.5% of patients in the THC/CBD group achieved 'pain freedom' within that timeframe, compared to 15.5% in the placebo group. Patients also reported sustained pain relief up to 24 hours and most bothersome symptom freedom lasted through 48 hours. 4 'It's the first real — to me — compelling evidence for the antimigraine effects of cannabis in humans,' Schuster said. ststoev – Best of all: there were no serious side effects, although people in the THC-only group definitely got a little more high. 'It's known that CBD is a noncompetitive, negative allosteric modulator of the CB-1 [cannabinoid receptor 1] receptor that decreases the psychoactive side effects of the THC,' Schuster said. It's a big win for weed but, before you get rolling, Schuster noted that the patients received very controlled doses. 'A lot of neurologists, myself included, suspect that there could be medication overuse headache with [using] cannabinoids frequently,' he said. 'When I counsel patients now, I say, 'Look, we were only studying infrequent — four times over the course of a year — administration.'' 4 'A lot of neurologists, myself included, suspect that there could be medication overuse headache with [using] cannabinoids frequently,' he said. Africa Studio – He encouraged patients to limit the treatment to under 10 times per month and to 'optimally be using it really for those migraines that would not respond to standard-of-care therapy.' Weed has skyrocketed in popularity since 38 states and DC have legalized it for medical use. Of those, 24 states and DC have also cleared the way for adults 21 and over to use it recreationally. Research suggests that marijuana has the potential to ease chronic pain and reduce muscle spasms and stiffness linked to MS. Cannabis products have also been shown to boost appetite in HIV/AIDS and cancer patients, and combat chemo-related nausea. 4 Weed has skyrocketed in popularity since 38 states and DC have legalized it for medical use. Of those, 24 states and DC have also cleared the way for adults 21 and over to use it recreationally. amenic181 – Other potential benefits include easing stress, alleviating PTSD symptoms and aiding sleep in some people. However, mounting evidence does suggest it can pose risks to your heart, with one recent study showing marijuana has as much of a negative impact on cardiovascular health as tobacco — even if you don't smoke. Another recent study suggests that cannabis use raises the risk of heart attack and stroke more than cocaine, while other research claims it's sending older people to the hospital. Shockingly, scientists have also found that people with cannabis use disorder — that is, using weed enough that it causes problems and impairs your life — have altered dopamine activity in the brain that closely resembles patterns observed in psychosis. 'The biggest problem is that ever since it was made a Schedule 1 narcotic [in 1970], it has made it very difficult to do really well-devised, double-blind, placebo-controlled studies,' Dr. Ken Weinberg, chief medical officer of Cannabis Doctors of New York, previously told The Post. 'I don't think there's enough data.'
Vancouver Sun
5 days ago
- Sport
- Vancouver Sun
Report: Whitecaps' sale of Pedro Vite to Mexican club is biggest deal for team since Alphonso Davies
The Vancouver Whitecaps confirmed the transfer of midfielder Pedro Vite to the Mexican club Pumas UNAM on Friday and Manuel Veth of Transfermarkt is reporting that it's the second biggest transfer fee in Whitecaps history, behind only the Alphonso Davies deal. According to Veth , the Whitecaps receive $4.5 million US (€3.8m) plus $1.5 million US (€1.3m) in bonuses, and they retain a 20 per cent sell-on clause. The Whitecaps haven't offered up much on details, other than confirming that they'll receive a percentage of any future transfer fees. Friday's announcement comes one week shy of the seven-year anniversary of their $22 million US (€14 m) transfer agreement between the Whitecaps and FC Bayern Munich for Davies. Start your day with a roundup of B.C.-focused news and opinion. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Sunrise will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. According to Transfermarkt, the Whitecaps transfer of midfielder Inbeom Hwang to Russian club FC Rubin Kazan in August 2020 had been the runner-up to the Davies' deal in Whitecaps history before Vite. Transfermarkt lists that deal at $2.9 million US (€2.5 m). Vite, 23, has been a major reason why the Whitecaps have been near the top of the MLS standings all season long. Vancouver (12-5-5) has a first-place showdown with host San Diego (13-7-3) Saturday (7:30 p.m.). San Diego is one point up on Vancouver for top spot, but the Whitecaps have a game in hand. The regular season wraps up in October. Vite is tied for second on the Whitecaps in goals (4), trailing only forward Brian White (11). He's first in assists (6). He's fourth in minutes played (1,393). Vite has been a starter of late with Ecuador's national side. He's been with the Whitecaps since August 2021. His current contract with Vancouver was set to run out at the end of this season. Whitecaps sporting director Axel Schuster said Monday that Vite and the team were closing in on an extension, but Schuster had promised that he wouldn't stand in the way if a transfer offer came in from a team that Vite was interested in. Sure enough, two clubs stepped up as Whitecaps and Vite were finalizing their own extension. The Pumas deal was the one that they managed to push over the finish line. 'It's a bit unfortunate but it's also what the business is,' Schuster said then. Schuster also promised if the transfer went through that the Whitecaps will 'use every single dollar to invest back into the team to make the team stronger in a different way.' 'We will be able to do good things with it, to improve the team as a total,' Schuster said. In a Whitecaps statement on Friday, Schuster said: ' Pedro arrived in Vancouver at 19, living outside of Ecuador for the first time. Year after year, he continued to progress, and this season he's emerged as one of the top midfielders in MLS and a key contributor to his national team. 'We explored several options with Pedro and, ultimately, we respect his decision. We're grateful for everything he brought to the club and wish him all the best in the next chapter of his career. The incoming transfer fee will be reinvested to strengthen our roster, for both immediate impact and long-term success.' @SteveEwen SEwen@
NDTV
06-07-2025
- Science
- NDTV
Explained: Why Himalayan Glaciers Are Melting Faster Than Expected
The Himalayan region is facing a critical problem of glaciers melting at an exceptional rate, posing risks to India's water resources and downstream communities, with experts urging immediate action plans to mitigate the issue. A recent report by the United Nations highlighted that the rapid melting of Himalayan glaciers has increased the vulnerability of Himalayan grazers' livelihoods. "The changes in snow and glaciers adversely affect herders at their summer residences and winter camps in the Himalayas," the report, released on World Glacier Day, noted. Who is at risk? The accelerated melting, caused by rising global temperatures due to climate change, would impact water security as nearly two billion people living downstream of rivers originating in the Himalayan ranges may face water shortages. Such changes in glacier meltwater-fed rivers could impact agriculture, hydropower and drinking water. There will also be an increased risk of glacial lake outburst floods, avalanches and flash floods. What are the possible reasons for glacier melt? Rising temperatures are causing glaciers to lose ice at a rate higher than the average rate over past centuries. The Hindu Kush Himalaya could lose up to 75 per cent of its glaciers by the year 2100 if global temperatures rise by 2 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels, the latest study published by the Science journal revealed. "Glaciers are good indicators of climate change because their retreat allows us to see with our own eyes how the climate is changing. However, since they adjust over longer timescales, the situation for glaciers is actually far worse than visible in the mountains today," Dr Lilian Schuster, at the University of Innsbruck, Austria, and co-lead author, said as quoted by The Guardian. Schuster further said that it was "not too late to act now because this study shows every tenth of a degree less of global warming matters". The glaciers ending in lakes are melting faster than those ending inland due to the warming effects of the lakes. The number and size of these lakes are increasing, contributing to continued mass loss. Natural debris: Glaciers with significant natural debris are l osing mass more quickly, contributing around 46.5% of total volume loss despite making up only about 7.5% of the total number of glaciers. Carbon: Black carbon particles settling on glaciers absorb sunlight, accelerating melting. This phenomenon is particularly concerning, as it affects not only the glaciers but also regional water resources and climate patterns. Several geographical factors are also responsible, as the eastern regions of the Himalayas, including eastern Nepal and Bhutan, are experiencing faster glacier melting due to differences in geographical features and weather patterns. A study, Accelerated mass loss of Himalayan glaciers since the Little Ice Age, published in 2021 in the journal Scientific Reports analysed long-term fluctuations of mountain glaciers. Dr Jonathan Carrivick, corresponding author and Deputy Head of the University of Leeds School of Geography said: "Our findings clearly show that ice is now being lost from Himalayan glaciers at a rate that is at least ten times higher than the average rate over past centuries. This acceleration in the rate of loss has only emerged within the last few decades, and coincides with human-induced climate change."
Chicago Tribune
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Chicago Tribune
Volunteers make sure Chicago's Winnemac Park is a blast — even without fireworks
Both the magician and the balloon man had arrived. Chelsea Brown was about to be the woman of the hour. Brown, the self-ordained family activities coordinator for the Fourth for All party in Winnemac Park, organized all the kid-oriented events that took place Friday afternoon. She brought in a man who makes balloon animals, a card-trick magician, a band from the School of Rock and — the most anticipated feature of the afternoon — a face painting station. Brown is a member of the Winnemac Park Advisory Council, the volunteer group that takes care of the North Side location. For the second consecutive year, the council organized a Fourth for All party at Winnemac, a free, 12-hour event open to anyone. The party was born as an alternative to the illegal firework demonstrations that, before 2024, had gone on for years in the park. Last year, the celebration drew more than 2,000 people; this year, organizers were expecting an even bigger crowd. 'This is a huge day,' Brown said. 'I'm full of nervous energy, because I'm really excited about it happening, and I really want it to go as well as it can for the community.' For many families attending the celebration, the Fourth for All party was another day at the park, albeit this time with food trucks and disc golf. After all, Winnemac Park is crowded every weekend, according to 40th Ward Ald. Andre Vasquez. For the advisory council, however, the Independence Day party meant a culmination of eight months' planning, fundraising and advertising. On the day of the event, all the volunteers wore baby blue T-shirts emblazoned with the group's willow tree logo as they buzzed around the park to ensure a smooth run of things. Council President Jacob Schuster said he spent between five and 20 hours a week, from September to July, working on the park's biggest event of the year. He also has a full-time corporate job. Comparing his presidency to 'a secondary career,' Schuster admitted that it's a hefty time commitment, but said he does it because he cares so much about the space. 'It's the best park in the city,' he said. 'It's a civic duty to help out around here.' The council has roughly 40 official members, Schuster said, though only about 10 to 12 regularly show up to meetings. Within that group, there's a powerhouse of five who made the July Fourth event happen, according to Brown. There's no money in this gig — it's all about loving the park. Tessa Groll, the advisory council's co-secretary, wore two pairs of earrings Friday. One was a dangling pair made of red, white and blue beads in a nod to Independence Day. The other was a pair of studs in the shape of two black-capped chickadees, the bird she feels represents her the best. Groll, who grew up in Naperville but lives in Lincoln Park now, is an avid birder in Winnemac Park. 'I've always been a big nature girl,' she said. Groll's love of the outdoors compelled her to get involved in the park, where she spends time every day staring at deciduous conifers that aren't native to Chicago and watching red-winged blackbirds launch attacks on passersby. When not watching birds or trees, Groll works remotely as a recruiter for an insurance company. For the last eight months, she has dedicated 10 to 15 hours a week to marketing and social media for the Fourth for All party. Brown's connection to Winnemac is similar to Groll's. They both live just a few minutes from the park and enjoy birding. Brown frequently walks her dog, Cliff, in the park, and like Groll, soaks in the diverse natural landscape. A home gardener, Brown is always looking for plant inspiration. But Winnemac is perhaps most personal for Deb and Dave Miretzky, who have lived 'three doors down' from the park for 35 years. They watched their children grow up in Winnemac Park and consider it part of home. 'It's kind of an extension of our house,' laughed Deb. 'It's kind of a center of the community,' Dave said. 'A nice oasis in the city.' Dave Miretzky co-founded the first Winnemac Park Advisory Council in 2000, which ran for about 15 years before going 'stagnant,' as Deb put it. In 2023, the neighborhood found itself divided on the matter of a dog park, and the council revitalized with some of the members who lead it now. 'We're still at a point where we need to mature as an organization,' Deb said. She and other advisory council members would like to add more to the park's programming, aside from the Fourth for All party, but they say they don't have the resources at the moment. The group also has been advocating for bathroom access at Amundsen High School's stadium, which is attached to the park, so they can curb a recent issue they've had with children urinating in the prairies, which is bad for the plants. 'It's not the most glamorous,' Brown said of the council's work. None of the council members are trained in event planning or fundraising. They just barely met their $14,000 goal for the event, an effort spearheaded by Deb Miretzky. Still, community members continued to show up at the park all afternoon for the Independence Day celebration. Young adults lay on blankets and munched on tortilla chips; little kids played disc golf while they waited for their faces to get painted; parents looked generally at ease. A representative from the Chicago Ornithological Society stood hopefully at his booth, armed with a pair of binoculars. Claire Riley, who just graduated from Amundsen, was leading a band from the School of Rock in singing mellow renditions of Avril Lavigne and Melissa Etheridge hits. Her guitarist, Ava Wise (11th grade at Lane Tech), and drummer, Bena Nee (seventh grade at Disney Magnet), kept perfect tempo as they entertained a growing crowd of Chicagoans lounging in the brightening July sun.
Vancouver Sun
27-06-2025
- Sport
- Vancouver Sun
Whitecaps' all-star hype also an Axel Schuster story
Four Vancouver Whitecaps in the MLS All-Star Game is a statement about team success and is yet another declaration about a soccer boss who's had a clear vision and is delivering. Wednesday's news that goalkeeper Yohei Takaoka, centre-back Tristan Blackmon, central midfielder Sebastian Berhalter and forward Brian White are all headed to the MLS's big show is a statement about how strong the Caps' season has been. They've drawn all kinds of notice around the league — and with the fans. Start your day with a roundup of B.C.-focused news and opinion. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Sunrise will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. That's outstanding. It's a great thing for a club that needs good things to happen to them. It's also a great thing for the Caps' CEO and sporting director Axel Schuster, the architect of all of this. As someone said to me Wednesday: 'Definitely give Axel his flowers.' Blackmon, Berhalter and White were all acquired inside eight months by Schuster. White was the first, in June 2021, originally brought in as cover for Lucas Cavallini, but obviously Schuster saw a player who could grow into more — the same with Berhalter, acquired on the eve of the 2022 season. Berhalter, the son of a famed American soccer power couple, had tremendous pedigree and Vancouver has proved a fine finishing school for him as he's become a true engine in the midfield. And then there's Blackmon, as strong a positive character as you'll find in any team's dressing room. All three have proven to be the ultimate Schuster-style player; the kind of player this squad is now filled with, guys who have fantastic reserves of energy and also have remarkable smarts for the game. It shouldn't be remarkable that a sporting director can find players like this, but when you go through the years of Whitecaps managers, you see a lot of misfires. But since being handed the reins of the Caps in late 2019, Schuster has made few missteps, especially over the past two seasons. Takaoka has proven to be a brilliant signing and, in being picked by Austin FC boss Nico Estevez to be one of his MLS all-star 'keepers, is an affirmation of the judgment Schuster showed in bringing in Takaoka, who bucks the goalie trend by not being a towering giant. Look at the rest of the key players on this roster, from Ryan Gauld down through the likes of Jayden Nelson, Pedro Vite and Edier Ocampo: Player after player has proven not just to be a quality footballer, but also a quality character as well. Too often over the past decade-plus has this team signed players who were good footballers but not good characters. Vancouver is fighting hard. Sure Wednesday's 5-3 loss to San Diego was rather concerning, given the Caps have been defensive dynamos all season, no matter who has been in the lineup, and they definitely weren't in that match. But soon White and Berhalter and Nelson will be back — Ali Ahmed, too, though he's out six weeks with an ankle problem — and hopefully one day Gauld as well. Four all-stars, you have to think Schuster believes, are just the beginning of something big here. And for all the talk about Vite being an international transfer target this summer … how much longer will Schuster's work go unnoticed by bigger, richer clubs? That's just an idle thought from a local columnist, but I can't be alone, can I? pjohnston@
