The hype has been deafening on psychedelics as a promising treatment for depression, sometimes justified, sometimes not. Seemingly everything, from DMT to magic mushrooms to (a personal favorite) the… [+4132 chars]

Turns out, it's very hard to remove a test subject's own bias about their psychedelic test treatment.

Gizmodo.com

Scientists Pump the Brakes on Psychedelic Antidepressant Hype - Gizmodo

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<ul><li>U.K. mom Gaynor Simpson recognized meningitis symptoms in her 18-year-old college freshman after he caught the disease at a party, leading to prompt treatment
</li><li>The curr… [+4400 chars]

After her son Ross complained of light sensitivity and a stiff neck, Gaynor Simpson rushed him to the hospital, where he was put on life support

PEOPLE

Freshman Catches Meningitis at a College Party. His Mom Recognized the Symptoms and Saved His Life - Yahoo News Canada

Harerimana Ismail hasn't had a paycheck since the beginning of last year. He's kept working nonetheless.
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 in January of … [+10024 chars]

Harerimana Ismail of Uganda is a community health worker who checks on kids with HIV. He lost his salary after the Trump administration's aid cuts but he keeps doing his job.

He's one reason why aid cuts weren't as dire for the HIV population as predicted - NPR

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Scientists found fruit juice linked to weight gain in a large meta-analysis. Here's how it happens, plus how to choose the healthiest sip.

Prevention.com

Scientists Find This Surprising ‘Healthy’ Drink Linked to Weight Gain - AOL.com

For most people, the arrival of spring and summer means picnics, beach trips and other fun in the sun. For Jennifer Linares, it means taking extra precautions to avoid triggering her life-threatening… [+4679 chars]

For most people, spring and summer means fun in the sun. For this 24-year-old, it means avoiding her life-threatening sun allergy.

USA Today

She's deathly allergic to the sun. Here's how she gets through the day. - USA Today

As we get older, it's normal for our cognitive abilities to start declining gradually. What we may gain in wisdom we lose in processing speed and short-term memory, for example. 
That's why it's imp… [+3685 chars]

In TODAY.com's Expert Tip of The Day, a neurologist and Alzheimer's researcher shares how playing cognitive speed training games can lower dementia risk in elderly adults.

TODAY

Regularly Playing This 1 Online Game May Reduce Dementia Risk by 25% - TODAY.com

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As the primary male sex hormone, testosterone is essential for maintaining libido, erectile function, bone density and muscle mass.
Men generally reach peak testosterone in the… [+6149 chars]

As the primary male sex hormone, testosterone is essential for maintaining libido, erectile function, bone density and muscle mass.

New York Post

6 everyday things that may be messing with your testosterone - New York Post

Measles is making a comeback in the United States after being considered eliminated for 26 years, and health officials are running out of ways to sugarcoat how serious it has become.
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Measles is making a comeback in the United States after being considered eliminated for 26 years, and health officials are running out of ways to sugarcoat h...

Men's Journal

Measles Is Spreading 'Like Wildfire' Across 31 States — Here's Where Cases Are Worst - AOL.com

Meat tends to get a bad rap in conversations about healthy aging, but the story might be more nuanced. Earlier studies have linked meat consumption to an increased risk of cardiovascular disease and … [+7219 chars]

A 20-year study followed more than 5,000 adults over 80 to see who reached 100. Along the way, researchers found that underweight participants who ate meat regularly were more likely to become centenarians. Still, experts say the bigger takeaway may be protei…

Food & Wine

Think This Protein Source Is Bad for Longevity? A New 20-Year Study Suggests Otherwise - Food & Wine

Oral insulin could one day replace injections for people with diabetes, new scientific discoveries suggest.
Researchers from Kumamoto University in Japan have announced the development of an insulin… [+3903 chars]

Researchers in Japan developed an oral insulin pill that lowered blood sugar in diabetic mice, offering hope for a non-invasive alternative to injections.

Fox News

Needle-free diabetes management could be on the horizon, study suggests - Fox News

Gordon, a world-record-holding track cyclist, has personal experience of this. Training in Manchester's velodrome facility for Great Britain, he used to hold a very heavy bar (150kg/330lb) in a squat… [+1675 chars]

Isometric exercises – which involve holding certain poses – can build strength and reduce our blood pressure.

BBC News

Isometric exercise: The most efficient fitness regime? - BBC

Spring time represents a fresh start with warmer weather, blossoming flowers and longer days. But for those dealing with seasonal allergies, spring can bring itchy eyes and throats, runny noses and l… [+3480 chars]

Pollen season is already ramping up. See where and how seasonal allergies impact you.

Having seasonal allergies? Here's where pollen counts are on the rise - USA Today

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The Bulwark

How Children Learned to Hate Food - by Daniel N. Gullotta - The Bulwark

VICTOR VALLEY, Calif. (VVNG.com) — A noticeable increase in crane flies across the Victor Valley over the past week has sparked concern among residents, many of whom are mistaking the harmless insect… [+2464 chars]

VICTOR VALLEY, Calif. (VVNG.com) -- A noticeable increase in crane flies across the Victor Valley over the past week has sparked concern among residents, many of whom are mistaking the harmless insect

VVNG.com

Crane Fly Surge In Victor Valley Mistaken For Mosquito Infestation - VVNG

Triad residents may have been exposed to measles, according to officials with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services.
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On March 13, an individual visited Wendy’s, located at 2221 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in Greensboro.

WXII12 Winston-Salem

North Carolina health officials confirm potential measles exposure at Greensboro Wendy's - WXII

SALEM, Ore. (KPTV) - A medical office and an emergency department waiting room in Salem were identified as measles exposure sites on Thursday.
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A medical office and an emergency department waiting room in Salem were identified as measles exposure sites on Thursday.

KPTV.com

Salem medical office, waiting room identified as measles exposure sites - KPTV

The big picture: I love my job. I'm an editor and reporter focused on how AI is changing our lives. 
<ul><li>After two decades of raising kids and writing late into the night once they went to sleep… [+2329 chars]

Axios

How a vertigo scare changed my AI anxiety - Axios

There has been a confirmed case of measles involving an individual who went to a CVS store in Westerville, according to Franklin County Public Health.
The health agency announced March 19 that an in… [+113 chars]

Franklin County Public Health confirms measles case linked to a Westerville CVS. Otterbein University reports a student case. Learn if you're at risk.

Fci Academy

Measles case at Westerville CVS, Otterbein U reports student case - The Columbus Dispatch

Short hair may be trending, but anybody dedicated to long hair knows new growth and retention are key to a healthy head of hair. Over the years, weve seen rosemary oil, peptides, and even red light t… [+3518 chars]

It's no longer just for jack-o-lanterns and fall lattes. Experts break down the benefits of pumpkin seed oil for your scalp and hair.

Vogue

Why Pumpkin Seed Oil Can Help Prevent Hair Loss and Promote Growth - Vogue

Someday soon, doctors who dont run their patients records through an AI model will be considered negligent.
At least, thats what Steve Brown thinks. 
Hes the founder of CureWise, an app designed to… [+5598 chars]

“Everything I’m on was prescribed by doctors, but the AI coached me on how to talk about it,” Steve Brown said.