The Daily Populous

A compound in marijuana that's been linked to a range of potential health benefits — but doesn't cause a high — is increasingly being eyed for use in salves, oils, balms, and beverages.

It's also the active ingredient in a new drug that's on the cusp of federal approval.

Cannabidiol, or CBD, is estimated to make up a roughly $1 billion industry. »

Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar said one of his off-duty detention officers has been arrested following accusations that he repeatedly sexually assaulted a 4-year-old.

Salazar said the victim's mother reported the sexual assault Saturday night after the child made an outcry to her mom.

Sheriff Salazar said the victim's mother is an undocumented immigrant and Nunez allegedly threatened her with deportation if she reported the sexual assault. »

Intracranial pressure Water is transported from the blood into the brain via an ion transporter, a new study on mice conducted at the University of Copenhagen reveals.

Every day around half a litre of water is transported from the blood to the brain through a thin tissue called plexus choroideus.

They then did tests on live mice to see how fast brain fluid is produced when possible water transporters are inhibited. »

Decades of commercial mountaineering have turned Mount Everest into the world’s highest rubbish dump as an increasing number of big-spending climbers pay little attention to the ugly footprint they leave behind en route the summit of the 8,848-metre (29,029-foot) peak.

This inexperience is exacerbating the rubbish problem, warns Damian Benegas, who has been climbing Everest for over two decades with twin brother Willie.

Another solution, believes Ang Tsering Sherpa, former president of the Nepal Mountaineering Association, would be a dedicated rubbish collection team. »