The dirt on 'clean cosmetics' | Michigan Today – Michigan Today

The dirt on 'clean cosmetics' | Michigan Today – Michigan Today

Office of the VP for Communications – Keeping alumni and friends connected to U-MPersonal care product advertising seems to be everywhere, particularly hyped on TV by celebrity “skinfluencers” hawking vanity lines of “natural skincare” products. Advertising touts the need for safe and nontoxic products, suggesting that only their products are “clean” and “natural” compared to all … Read more

Advocates aim to decriminalize psychedelic plants in Illinois – Chicago Tribune

Advocates aim to decriminalize psychedelic plants in Illinois – Chicago Tribune

Marine Corps veteran Justin Wigg was suffering from anger issues and other symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder, but traditional medicine had been little help. So last fall, he traveled to Peru for a treatment that isn’t legal in Illinois — at least not yet. It was a psychedelic, tea-like drink called ayahuasca, brewed from two … Read more

What is the relationship between opioids and itching? – Medical News Today

What is the relationship between opioids and itching? – Medical News Today

The exact reasons why opioids cause itching are unclear, but several theories exist. These include the action of opioids on mast cells and opioid receptors in the skin.Opioids are a class of drugs used to relieve moderate to severe pain. These medications include prescription drugs such as morphine and oxycodone and illegal drugs, including heroin.Opioids … Read more