When health matters, status doesn't
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Updates every hour. Last Updated: 22-Oct-2026 00:17 ET (22-Oct-2026 04:17 GMT/UTC)
People become much less concerned about being better off than other people when health enters the picture, according to new research.
This study develops a replicable Transformative Service Ecosystem for Sustainable Operations Management (TSESOM) model to address research gaps and empower botanic gardens to deliver integrated sustainability, conservation and visitor economy outcomes.
Unlike cigarettes or alcohol, cannabis products often come packaged as colorful gummies, chocolates, candies and snacks that can look remarkably similar to items found in a grocery store aisle. A new Washington State University study suggests some of those products may also attract the attention of underage consumers. More than 80% of the 454 teens and young adults surveyed said some cannabis gummy and candy products would appeal to people under 21, even though they complied with Washington state’s cannabis packaging regulations. While cannabis products are sold only in licensed stores that minors cannot legally enter, young people may still encounter the packaging through family members, friends, social media or other sources.