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Christa Pike's Survival Wasn't A Miracle. That's What Should Scare Us.

Christa Pike’s Survival Wasn’t A Miracle. That’s What Should Scare Us.

Christa Pike was taken off a ventilator after Tennessee’s Sept. 30 execution attempt. An independent review is examining what happened.
herbal remedies for relaxation

Herbs for a Softer Landing at the End of the Day

Please discover how herbs like chamomile and lavender can help you unwind, but the best part is how they transform your evenings into peaceful escapes.
Pill Peddling Doc Convicted; Digital Schizophrenia Therapeutic Cleared; AI Anxiety

Pill Peddling Doc Convicted; Digital Schizophrenia Therapeutic Cleared; AI Anxiety

A Michigan doctor was convicted in a case involving more than 2 million stimulant pills. The FDA also cleared a digital schizophrenia treatment.
FDA Seeks Public Input To Support Ibogaine Research

FDA Seeks Public Input To Support Ibogaine Research

The FDA is asking for public comment on early-phase ibogaine trial design, including dosing, cardiac and neurologic safety, and oversight.
Your Gut May Be Making A Molecule That Raises Alzheimer’s Risk

Your Gut May Be Making A Molecule That Raises Alzheimer’s Risk

A study links the gut-produced molecule imidazole propionate to Alzheimer’s-related markers and faster cognitive decline, but does not prove cause and effect.
From Anxious To Free: The Surprising Power Of Acceptance

From Anxious To Free: The Surprising Power Of Acceptance

A Tiny Buddha essay describes how acceptance, meditation and small actions helped its author live with anxiety, without claiming it disappeared.
Brain Scans Reveal Which Disorders Are Linked To Faster Brain Aging

Brain Scans Reveal Which Disorders Are Linked To Faster Brain Aging

An MRI study links dementia, mild cognitive impairment, addiction and some psychiatric conditions to older appearing brains, with distinct regional patterns.
Drugs Are Widely Used To Sedate Dementia Patients. Her Sons Wanted To Keep Her Off Them.

Drugs Are Widely Used To Sedate Dementia Patients. Her Sons Wanted To Keep Her Off Them.

A Michigan family’s lawsuit says a memory care facility sent Marjorie Tingley to the ER amid a dispute over antipsychotic medication and her care.
herbs for relaxation and clarity

Herbs for More Ease, Less Tension, and Better Headspace

To find more ease and reduce tension, try incorporating calming herbs like…
Scientists Just Discovered What Coffee Really Does To Your Gut And Brain

Scientists Just Discovered What Coffee Really Does To Your Gut And Brain

Cork scientists show regular and decaf coffee alter gut microbes and may affect stress, mood and memory via the gut-brain axis.