This is your brain on psilocybin
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — As he began the brain scan, neurologist Dr. Nico Dosenbach wasn’t sure if he’d been given a psychedelic or a…
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Boys and men are experiencing a ‘crisis of connection,’ expert says
By Shannon Carpenter, CNN (CNN) — Not again. My mind repeated what I had said many times before as I learned of another shooting perpetrated by…
Continue ReadingFDA, FTC issue warnings to companies selling copycat snacks with delta-8 THC
By Maya Davis, CNN (CNN) — The US Food and Drug Administration and the Federal Trade Commission issued warnings to five companies Tuesday as…
Continue ReadingBehind the numbers: 988 crisis lifeline answers over 10 million contacts since its debut
By Maya Davis, CNN (CNN) — Two years after the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline launched, the service has answered over 10 million texts, calls…
Continue ReadingColorado bird flu cases show how extreme heat may be complicating efforts to control the virus
By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — Searing heat may have played a role in the infections of five workers who fell ill last week while culling a…
Continue ReadingCovid-19’s back. Should you be worried?
By Katia Hetter, CNN (CNN) — Covid-19 levels have been rising in the United States again. Emergency department visits associated with Covid-19…
Continue ReadingTeens feel less emotional support than their parents think they do, new report shows
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — As a youth mental health crisis persists in the US, a new report highlights a significant gap between the…
Continue ReadingChildren receive first doses of new malaria vaccine, hailed as major milestone
By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — Children in Ivory Coast received the first doses of a new, relatively cheap malaria vaccine on Monday, a step that…
Continue ReadingMediterranean diet could improve your kid’s heart health. Here’s how to follow it, according to experts
By Taylor Nicioli, CNN (CNN) — The Mediterranean diet has been linked to many health benefits for adults. Now, a new study suggests it could…
Continue ReadingMore cases of bird flu identified in Colorado poultry workers
By Jamie Gumbrecht and Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — Five cases of bird flu have been identified among workers culling poultry at a farm in…
Continue ReadingAfter ‘historic backslide’ during pandemic, global childhood immunization rates stall, new data shows
By Maya Davis, CNN (CNN) — Although the Covid-19 pandemic saw unprecedented speed in the development and distribution of coronavirus…
Continue ReadingConfidence is key to well-being. Here are 5 ways to boost yours
By Andrea Kane, CNN (CNN) — Everyone has encountered them: people who always appear to know what they are doing. They gladly take control of a…
Continue ReadingNip and tuck surgeries for dogs and cats are more than cosmetic. Here’s why
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — Hamilton was in such pain he refused to open his eyes. When the 4-year-old English bulldog tried, his misshapen…
Continue ReadingThree Colorado poultry workers presumed to have bird flu, officials say
By Katherine Dillinger, CNN (CNN) — Three people helping cull poultry at a farm in northeast Colorado have been identified as presumed positive…
Continue ReadingA detailed look at children’s brains might show how sex and gender are different, new study says
By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — Sex and gender are often conflated or equated in everyday conversations, and most American adults believe a…
Continue ReadingWhat a geriatric doctor wishes you knew now for healthy aging
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN (CNN) — Longevity isn’t just about living a long life but also about living well. More than 1 in 5 Americans will…
Continue ReadingPracticing gratitude could help you live longer, according to new study
By Taylor Nicioli, CNN (CNN) — Appreciating the little things in life can leave a lasting impact on your health. Experiencing gratitude is…
Continue ReadingTampons contain lead, arsenic and potentially toxic chemicals, studies say. Here’s what to know
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — The average menstruating person will spend about five years of their total reproductive lifespan using an…
Continue ReadingSecondhand e-cigarette aerosols expose kids to less nicotine than cigarettes, study finds, but can still be risky
By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — Children who live in homes where adults use e-cigarettes are exposed to significantly less nicotine through…
Continue ReadingNearly half of adult cancer deaths in the US could be prevented by making lifestyle changes, study finds
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — About 40% of new cancer cases among adults ages 30 and older in the United States — and nearly half of…
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