Will Stone
[Copyright 2024 NPR]
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A recent crop of human cases at a chicken farm highlight the risks of the ongoing outbreak. Here's what scientists fear could happen next in the evolution of the virus.
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Two new studies estimate psychedelic use in the U.S. and both find magic mushrooms gaining in popularity, including some folks who just want to get a little bit high, aka microdosing.
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A new study finds people who are resilient in the face of stressful events have a different mix of microorganisms in the gut than those who get more frazzled.
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In her new book, Dr. Casey Means argues that good metabolic function is key to preventing chronic disease. And she shares a prescription for boosting yours.
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Psychedelics researchers and investors are still reeling from last week’s no vote for MDMA by a panel of advisers to the FDA.
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A panel of advisors to the FDA voted against the potential use of MDMA for treating PTSD.
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The new study has scientists concerned that microplastics may be contributing to reproductive health issues.
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Clinical trials of MDMA therapy for PTSD have been promising, but concerns have emerged about the quality of the research.
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Officially, only one person has caught the illness during the current outbreak. But with limited testing, cases could be flying under the radar.
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Health officials say there's very little risk to humans from the bird flu outbreak among dairy cattle, but there's still much they don't know. Here are four questions scientists are trying to answer.