Background: The increase in cannabinoid use among adolescents has become a public health concern in North America, with more than one-third of 12th graders in the United States reporting consumption of some form of cannabis within the past year (2023).^(1,2) The use of cannabinoids during adolescence, a vulnerable stage for brain development, may alter the neuroplasticity dependent on brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF),³ an essential protein for brain development. BDNF is found either as...

Wheat stripe rust, caused by the biotrophic fungal pathogen Puccinia striiformis f. sp. tritici (Pst), is among the top crop diseases incurring huge economic losses worldwide. Identification of new stripe rust resistant sources that can be easily used in wheat cultivar development is essential for food security. PI 622129, an Iranian wheat landrace, exhibits high resistance to the predominant U.S. Pst races. A recombinant inbred line (RIL) population from the cross PI 622129 × Stardust was...

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Decentralized wastewater treatment and reuse represent critical infrastructure across the rural-periurban-urban continuum around the world. Effective, efficient, resilient, and equitable implementation of on-premise technologies and management systems is part of a One Water approach and necessary to protect public health and the environment, yet inconsistent delivery of essential public health services persists in many regions, including across states, tribes, and territories of the United...

Background: Female sexual dysfunction (FSD) is a health issue that affects life satisfaction, relationship satisfaction, and behavioral health. Primary care is an ideal setting to screen for sexual health concerns. However, FSD is often underdetected and undertreated in this setting, which may be due to the limited dissemination of prevalence information about FSD to providers. This meta-analysis aimed to identify the prevalence of the most common forms of FSD in primary care settings. Materials...