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Rich Homie Quan’s cause of death reveals deeper issue of how drug use impacts hip-hop culture

Rich Homie Quan stood out in hip-hop while in the midst of a city full of rap stars. When Atlanta became known as hip-hop’s...

Daily marijuana use surpasses alcohol consumption among Americans, study finds

For the first time in three decades, more Americans report daily or near-daily use of marijuana than alcohol, according to a new study published...

FDA approves groundbreaking cell-based gene therapies for sickle cell disease

(NNPA)—The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has greenlit two revolutionary cell-based gene therapies, Casgevy and Lyfgenia, marking a significant leap forward in treating...

Why mass incarceration still has mass appeal

Inmates playing cards. Getty Images Stock Photo There’s plenty of profit to be made by exploiting Black people in America’s system of punitive laws, privatization,...

Tupac’s ‘Dear Mama’ endures as rap artists detail complex relationships with their mothers, street life and the pursuit of success

by A.D. Carson, University of Virginia In hip-hop music, it sometimes seems as if songs to and about mothers are common enough that audiences might...

Prescription drugs’ fine print is important – a toxicologist explains how to decode package inserts to take medications safely and increase their effectiveness

Understanding what factors influence how a drug works in the body can aid in safer administration. andreswd/E+ via Getty Images by Brad Reisfeld, Colorado State...

Brittney Griner’s case was difficult for US negotiators for one key reason: She was guilty

by William E. Butler, Penn State The release from Russian prison of WNBA star Britney Griner has been greeted with general delight in the United...

Rap artists have penned plenty of lyrics about US presidents – this course examines what they say about Reagan and the 1980s

  by Stefan M. Bradley, Amherst College Unusual Courses is an occasional series from The Conversation U.S. highlighting unconventional approaches to teaching. Title of course: “Rap, Reagan and...

Brittney Griner’s sentence is in line with Russia’s strict drug penalties – but how long she serves will be decided outside the courtroom

by William E. Butler, Penn State The sentencing of WNBA star Brittney Griner to nine years behind bars and a fine of 1 million rubles...

What is Paxlovid and how will it help the fight against coronavirus?

Paxlovid may help prevent severe illness in patients at highest risk for COVID-19 complications. picture alliance/picture alliance via Getty Images An infectious diseases physician answers questions...

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