Talk of psychedelics is becoming more prominent. What are the mental health costs and benefits?
The Food and Drug Administration has plans to provide an ultra-fast review of three psychedelic drugs.
Struggling to sleep? Try cognitive shuffling
The Sleep Foundation estimates that as many as 70 million Americans suffer from chronic sleep disorders, which can increase your risk of heart disease, obesity, dementia and more.
Accessibility journalist shares tips to prepare for the 'ability drift'
Even if you do not consider yourself disabled, your needs will change if you get injured or simply as you get older.
Supreme Court considers Monsanto's Roundup and claims that it caused cancer
Monsanto has lost lawsuits from people who say Roundup and its ingredient glyphosate caused their cancer.
New investigation finds lax restrictions around at-home ketamine treatment
Weak regulation and safety standards are allowing Americans to self-administer ketamine in their homes, sometimes with fatal consequences.
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Why veterans want looser research restrictions on psychedelics and marijuana
President Trump has made two moves in the past week that could change how we treat veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder.
The role malaria played in human settlement
Malaria hot spots have played a critical role in shaping where humans settled and either thrived or failed to thrive.
Breakthrough treatment sparks new hope for those battling pancreatic cancer
A revolutionary new drug could prolong and improve the quality of life for those suffering from one of the world's deadliest cancers.
How to self soothe
When you’re deep in the throes of intense emotions, it can be difficult to calm yourself down.
Pentagon says flu vaccine no longer mandated for American troops
In regard to the new policy, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth cited religious freedom and “medical autonomy."
Wildlife trade exposes humans to pathogens, new study finds
Hunting, buying, selling and trapping wildlife is a multi-billion-dollar industry worldwide.
Nutrition experts worry about fiber in MAHA school lunches
The Department of Agriculture is expected to release new guidelines for the National School Lunch Program that align with the agency's updated food pyramid.
WHOOP founder Will Ahmed on how a desire to avoid overtraining turned into a $10 billion company
As the team captain of the Harvard squash team, Will Ahmed found himself constantly overtraining. So, he decided to come up with a device that would solve that problem: WHOOP...
How to handle financial stress
Even with tax season in the rear view, financial stress can occur all year.
How to fight lice
Lice are a fact of life for families with kids in school.
A guide to seasonal allergies
Allergy season is upon us — and appears to be staying with us longer than ever.
In Denver, choir for people with memory loss sparks joy
A dementia diagnosis can be isolating, as people often retreat from activities they love.
Tech writer Kara Swisher explores the multi-billion-dollar longevity industry in new documentary
Largely unstudied technologies, infusions and supplements are being touted by the country's wealthiest tech billionaires as a pathway to the age-old goal of living forever?
Utah measles outbreak spreads
The measles outbreak that started small and rural in Utah last June is now sickening hundreds in the Beehive State's urban corridor.
Kentucky's largest addiction recovery center accused of Medicaid fraud
Prosecutors say Addiction Recovery Care bilked taxpayers out of millions of dollars using questionable billing practices, even allegedly falsifying medical records.