(NewsNation) — An author who struggled with post-traumatic stress disorder credits ayahuasca for relieving his symptoms, which he said at times were debilitating. “It’s definitely a Ctrl+Alt+Delete for the brain,” said author Greg Wrenn. “It (ayahuasca) creates a much more coachable, malleable brain.” According to the National Institutes of Health, “Psychedelic and dissociative drugs can … Read more
Ultra-processed foods, like pop, hot dogs and candies, have been linked to a higher risk of stroke and cognitive decline, a new study says, warning about poor brain health outcomes from consuming greater amounts of such items. The U.S.-based research published Wednesday in the Neurology medical journal found that a 10 per cent increase in … Read more
Eating too much ultra-processed food such as crisps, burgers and ice cream may boost risk of memory problems and stroke, a study suggests. More than 30,000 people over the age of 45 were questioned about their food and drink habits. Their health records were then followed for an average of 11 years. The findings suggested … Read more
ATLANTA — The Supreme Court’s pending Idaho abortion ruling may hinge on how federal spending power might protect doctors against a state’s criminal code. For guidance, the justices can look to the very beginning of Medicare in the 1960s, when the promise of federal funding finally persuaded hospitals in the Jim Crow South to desegregate. … Read more
Every weekday, the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer releases the Homestretch — an actionable afternoon update, just in time for the last hour of trading on Wall Street. (We’re no longer recording the audio, so we can get this new written feature to members as quickly as possible.) Fed foils stocks : The market … Read more
Daily and near-daily marijuana use is now more common than similar levels of drinking in the U.S., according to an analysis of national survey data over four decades. Alcohol is still more widely used, but 2022 was the first time this intensive level of marijuana use overtook high-frequency drinking, said the study’s author, Jonathan Caulkins, a cannabis … Read more
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Two million Canadian seniors have been approved to receive insurance coverage under the Canadian Dental Care Plan since the program rolled out three weeks ago, according to federal officials. Speaking at a Wednesday media conference, Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland also said since the … Read more
Dieting guru Dr Michael Mosley has taken to social media to dispel a common weight loss myth and highlight the significant benefits of fasting. The 67-year old TV host and journalist posted a video on his Facebook page on Tuesday (May 21), debunking the negative theory surrounding the ‘starvation mode’ diet. He explained: “The idea … Read more
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee will soon become the first state in the country to offer free diapers to families enrolled in the state’s Medicaid program after receiving federal approval, state officials have confirmed. According to TennCare, Tennessee’s Medicaid program, families will be able to receive up to 100 diapers per month for children under two … Read more
Australia reported its first human case of avian influenza on Wednesday in a child who authorities said had been infected in India but made a full recovery, while a different highly contagious strain was found on an egg farm. The H5N1 strain of avian flu has swept the globe in recent years, killing billions of farmed and … Read more
