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Terpenes & Drug Interactions: The Brutal New Side Effect of Chronic Cannabis Use
The University of Arizona Health Sciences recently reported that cannabis terpenes themselves — not just cannabinoids — may provide measurable pain relief and contribute to the “entourage effect.”
Cannabis & Polypharmacy: The Brutal New Side Effect No One Warned You About
Project CBD recently reported a growing trend in the U.S.:
adults reducing or replacing prescription medications with cannabis, while others add cannabis on top of already complex drug regimens.
(Project CBD)
This is where the story turns from wellness to risk.
Scromiting”: The Brutal Side Effect of Chronic Cannabis Use That’s Changing How We Think About Toxicology
The New York Post reports a rising trend among heavy cannabis users:
“scromiting” — a mix of screaming and vomiting — formally known as Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS).
Patients suffer uncontrollable nausea, repetitive vomiting, abdominal pain, dehydration, and panic. Hospitalizations are increasing nationwide.
(New York Post, 2025)
Ozempic 2.0: The “Needle-Free” Weight-Loss Pill Everyone’s Talking About — A Toxicologist’s Perspective
By Dr. Harriet Kamendi, PhD — Regulatory Toxicologist & CEO, Kandih BioScience The Times of India reports that Ozempic 2.0, a new oral, needle-free formulation of semaglutide (the active ingredient in Ozempic), is generating global hype as a potential replacement for weekly injections.(Times of India, 2025) The public sees convenience.Clinicians see improved adherence.Investors see a […]
Marfan Syndrome – Treatment
While Marfan syndrome has no cure, treatments can help delay or prevent complications, especially when started early. The type of treatment you receive will depend on what parts of your body are affected and the severity of your condition. You may have a team of doctors and specialists to coordinate your care.
Acute Myeloid Leukemia: What Toxicology and Product Development Can Learn from the Frontlines of Blood Cancer
By Dr. Harriet Kamendi, PhD — Regulatory Toxicologist & CEO, Kandih BioScience USA Today reports that cases of acute myeloid leukemia (AML) continue to rise, especially among adults over age 60 — and despite advances in targeted therapy, survival remains below 35% for many groups. (USA Today, 2025) The public sees this as an oncology […]
Neuralink’s Human Brain Implant: What Toxicology and Product Developers Should Be Paying Attention To
By Dr. Harriet Kamendi, PhD — Regulatory Toxicologist & CEO, Kandih BioScience Signal-Dense Opening According to a report from the Austin American-Statesman, Neuralink — the Elon Musk–founded brain-computer interface (BCI) company — has begun human trials in Austin following FDA investigational authorization. (Austin American-Statesman, 2025) This is not just a story about futuristic technology. It’s […]
Amazon Recall: Children’s Items Pulled Nationwide Over Fatality Risks — A Regulatory Toxicology Wake-Up Call
According to Fox Business
, Amazon has issued an urgent nationwide recall of multiple children’s products — including sleep loungers, toys, and furniture — after the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) determined they posed risks of strangulation, suffocation, and chemical exposure.
This isn’t just another recall headline