On average, humans of European descent have between 2-4% Neanderthal DNA that has been passed down over the last (estimated) 65,000 years which is when it is thought that these two species interbred. Researchers have established a correlation between certain types and combinations of this DNA with smoking and mood. When these types and strengths of DNA are present, an individual has a statistically greater chance of smoking and/or having problems with mood.
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Researchers have also established a correlation between the amount of television exposure someone has and their preference in a mate as far as their Body Mass Index (BMI). The data shows that there is an inverse relationship between these two factors. Those who watch more television prefer those with a lower BMI. Those who watch less television prefer someone with a higher BMI.
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Utah Republican Senator Todd Weiler has introduced legislation to declare porn a public health crisis. If passed, this could lead to further legislation aimed at illegalizing it. The state senate would hold hearings on the topic in March.
http://m.csmonitor.com/USA/Society/2016
Opioids and morphine based drugs help a great many with pain relief. Many others develop addiction and they are a widely abused drug class. Attempts to develop new substances that provide the same level of pain relief with out the side effects has been a focus of pharmaceuticals. Endomorphins are new compounds that show promise in this area.
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii
On February 18, 2016, the Tampa City Council voted 6-0 to set a March 3rd vote on decriminalizing marijuana. If approved, possession of 20 grams or less would result in a fine starting at $75 for the first offense. Fines would rise from $150 to $450 for additional offenses. In 2015, Tampa police made 1,882 arrests for marijuana possession of 20 grams or less.
https://atg.tampagov.net/sirepub
http://tampa-fl.elaws.us/code
http://www.ncl.ac.uk/psychology
Utah Republican Senator Todd Weiler has introduced legislation to declare porn a public health crisis. If passed, this could lead to further legislation aimed at illegalizing it. The state senate would hold hearings on the topic in March.
http://m.csmonitor.com/USA/Society/2016
Opioids and morphine based drugs help a great many with pain relief. Many others develop addiction and they are a widely abused drug class. Attempts to develop new substances that provide the same level of pain relief with out the side effects has been a focus of pharmaceuticals. Endomorphins are new compounds that show promise in this area.
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii
On February 18, 2016, the Tampa City Council voted 6-0 to set a March 3rd vote on decriminalizing marijuana. If approved, possession of 20 grams or less would result in a fine starting at $75 for the first offense. Fines would rise from $150 to $450 for additional offenses. In 2015, Tampa police made 1,882 arrests for marijuana possession of 20 grams or less.
https://atg.tampagov.net/sirepub
http://tampa-fl.elaws.us/code
