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Single dose of ‘magic mushrooms’ provides 5 years of depression relief, researchers find
Psilocybin, the main psychoactive ingredient in magic mushrooms, could alleviate depression for at least five years after just one dose, according to a new study. The research, presented June 18 at the Psychedelic Science 2025…
Novo Nordisk ends collaboration with Hims & Hers
Novo Nordisk said it’s ending its collaboration due to concerns with Hims & Hers the company’s sales and promotion of cheap knock-offs of the weight loss drug…
Diabetic patients taking GLP-1s may face increased risk of eye disease, study suggests
Diabetes is the leading cause of vision loss in people between 18 and 64 years old, according to the American Diabetes Association — and the best way to prevent this is to control blood sugar levels. Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor…
Trader Joe’s recalls cheese curds due to risk of listeria
Face Rock Creamery/HealthDay News A cheese sold at Trader Joe's has been recalled due to a listeria contamination. The product is…
Dental experts reveal 6 essential tips to prevent tooth loss in aging adults
Some may assume that losing teeth is just part of growing older. Around 11% of adults between the ages of 65 and 74 have lost all of their teeth, according to 2020 data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…
Eli Lilly Co. to buy gene-editing startup Verve to develop cardiac drugs
Verve's medical treatment program could "shift the treatment paradigm for cardiovascular disease from chronic care to one-and-done treatment," one Eli Lilly official…
Eating more fruits and vegetables linked to surprising effect on sleep
Your daily meal selections could influence the quality of your sleep, new research says. A study from the University of Chicago Medicine and Columbia University found that increasing your intake of fruits and vegetables could help…
NIH office to phase out HIV guidelines by next year
The National Institutes of Health office responsible for issuing federal guidelines related to treatment of HIV and AIDS patients in the United States is making major…
Has Kris Jenner found the fountain of youth? Experts weigh in on her stunning transformation
Kris Jenner — known as the "momager" of the Kardashian-Jenner empire — has made headlines in recent weeks for her more youthful appearance, sparking rumors of a possible deep plane facelift. A representative for Jenner confirmed to…
Coffee may help you live longer, but skip the extra sugar
Drinking at least one cup of caffeinated coffee per day was linked to a 16% lower risk of premature death from any cause, researchers found. Photo by Andrea…
Bill Gates reveals ‘next phase of Alzheimer’s fight’ as he shares dad’s…
Bill Gates is speaking out about his personal experience with Alzheimer’s — and his hope for progress in fighting the disease. In an essay published this week on his blog at GatesNotes.com, the Microsoft co-founder and tech…
Study: Wars with Hamas and Iran pose health risks for all Israelis
1 of 7 | Israelis gather in a public bomb shelter in Jerusalem after air raid sirens warned of Iranian ballistic missiles that struck seven cities and a…
Weight-loss surgery trumps popular Ozempic treatment in shocking new comparison
Weight-loss surgery was shown to be five times more effective than weekly injections of popular GLP-1 receptor agonists, including semaglutide (such as Ozempic) and tirzepatide (such as Mounjaro). The finding comes from a recent study…
Feds funding 5-year, $10M East Palestine derailment health study
Ohio National Guard 52nd Civil Support Team members prepare to enter an incident area to assess remaining hazards with a lightweight inflatable decontamination system…
Your DNA could be stopping you from losing weight, new study suggests
Your genetic makeup could be the reason you’re not losing weight. New research from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and Ben Gurion University in Israel found that one-third of people who followed a healthy diet did not lose…
USDA seeks to combat spread of New World screwworms into U.S.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has temporarily suspended the transport of live cattle from Mexico to stop the spread of the New World screwworm. Pictured are…
NSAIDs vs. acetaminophen: What you need to know before your next headache
Most households have a stash of painkillers tucked away for surprise headaches or stubborn cramps. But some may not realize that all painkillers are not created equal, and they don’t all treat the same kind of pain.Types of pain…
CDC vaccine expert quits after RFK Jr. cuts advisers
Dr. Fiona Havers, who led the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's tracking of hospitalizations from COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus, stepped down…
Meet the 80-year-old man who held a plank for 50 minutes — and learn how he stays fit
Fitness experts say people should be able to hold a plank for anywhere from 20 seconds up to two minutes, depending on their age. An 80-year-old Florida man has blown that goal out of the water, recently holding a plank for a whopping…
Investors flock to Chinese herbal medicine stock with no revenues
Regencell Bioscience Holdings' NASDAQ stock price rallied with a 280% increase on Monday and another 25% on Tuesday after a recent 38-for-1 stock split took effect on…