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Taken together, these concerns point to the need for more caution, stronger regulation, and clearer evidence based guidance when melatonin is used to address sleep problems in children.

From Science Daily

Wastewater can contain trace amounts of various substances, including psychoactive medications commonly used to treat mental health conditions.

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Plant manager Allen Bailey said the person who used to do Digit’s job was transferred to a higher-skilled inspection position that offers better career prospects.

From The Wall Street Journal

This strategy "will backfire for specific audiences, particularly Westerners and others from democracies who are used to having freedom of expression," said Bohl.

From Barron's

Researchers have identified previously unknown DNA-binding proteins in some of the most extreme places on Earth and demonstrated that they can enhance rapid medical tests used to detect infectious diseases.

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