In this week’s newsletter, we look at what exactly is in gas station weed, explain why letting kids get a bit feral is actually a good thing, and shed light on a group of people who may not realize they have high cholesterol.

But first, most people know about type 1 and type 2 diabetes, but did you know there’s a third that is often misdiagnosed? 

Experts say the condition—formally known as latent autoimmune diabetes in adults—can result in health complications if it isn’t diagnosed and treated properly.

Synthetic cannabinoids are very easy to purchase. They are often sold at gas stations, bodegas, convenience stores, and smoke shops around the United States. And because of a loophole in federal law, which makes delta-8-THC legal (unlike delta-9-THC, the primary psychoactive compound in cannabis), teenagers can buy gummies, flavored vaping cartridges, and other delta-8-containing products right off the shelf.

Today’s newsletter was edited and curated by William O'Connor and produced by Alisher Egamov. Did someone forward this to you? Sign up here to get this newsletter and more.