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Posted on May 30, 2019 · Dr. Thomas Northrup of UTHealth explains what the compound found in marijuana is and what we know about its health benefits.

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Abner Fletcher

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Posted on April 25, 2018 · The city has racked up $2.1 billion in unfunded liabilities, and the total is growing by $160 million a year. City Controller Chris Brown warns that, unchecked, the problem could soon reach a scale comparable to the recent pension crisis.

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