COLORADO SPRINGS - The synthetic drug Spice is supposed to mimic the high that comes from using marijuana. It's legal in most places except the military. Thanks to the work of Air Force Academy cadet Alexa Gingras, it's now easier for commanders to test whether a member of their ranks... more »
Five U.S. Air Force Academy Cadets have been kicked out of the Academy for using the herbal drug called "spice."
Twenty-five other cadets are under investigation, also accused of using spice.
Spice, also called K2, black diamond, or fake pot is legal, but it violates a general order... more »
There was a time that ships sailed exploring new lands to bring back spices. Nowadays spice exploration happens in the kitchens of foodies.
There are a growing number of specialty stores helping with tastes you may not find on the shelf of a typical grocery store. It helps that... more »
What would grandma say? The same nutmeg you sprinkle on eggnog, or use in a pie recipe--is being used by some young people as a drug. Doctors say two to seven table spoons of nutmeg can cause people to hallucinate. But what some curious kids don't realize, it can also... more »
Researchers in Ireland have found that a common spice in curry powder is effective in counteracting cancer. Tests at a lab at University College in Cork, Ireland, showed that molecules in the spice turmeric have killed esophageal cancer cells.
Turmeric is that bright yellow spice that adds color and... more »
Researchers in Ireland have found that a common spice in curry powder is effective in counteracting cancer . Tests at a lab at University College in Cork, Ireland, showed that molecules in the spice turmeric have killed esophageal cancer cells.
Turmeric is that bright yellow spice that adds color... more »