MDMA Therapy Papers Retracted Due to Data Integrity Concerns
The journal Psychopharmacology has retracted three papers about MDMA-assisted psychotherapy due to data integrity concerns. These papers were published in 2020 and 2021, and many authors were affiliated with the nonprofit Multidisciplinary Association for...
Michigan Students Improve Heart Health with Free School Meals & Wellness Programs
The start of the new school year in Michigan brings with it a focus on improving heart health for students through free school meals and wellness programs. The American Heart Association emphasizes the importance...
US Surgeon General Ignores Mom’s Advice and Enters Political Arena
Growing up in the suburbs of Miami, Dr. Vivek Murthy was surrounded by a supportive family who believed he could excel at anything. However, when a teacher mentioned the idea of a political career...
Empowering Women: Rise in Self-Managed Abortions Post-Dobbs Decision
Kaniya, a 21-year-old college student, found herself facing an unplanned pregnancy during spring finals last year. She realized that she did not have the financial resources or the capacity to care for a child....
Improving Access to HIV Treatment: A Guide by NIH MedlinePlus Magazine
HIV is a virus that attacks the immune system and can lead to AIDS, a condition where the body can no longer protect itself from infections. Thanks to advancements in HIV treatment, people living...
Top 10 Leading Causes of Death in the US According to CDC Data
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently released a report on the top causes of death in 2023 based on data from the National Vital Statistics System. The report indicated that...
Uncovering the Mystery of Harmony Ball-Stribling’s Tragic Death
Byron Stribling fondly recalls the last day he spent with his wife, Harmony, on the Fourth of July in 2021. The couple, who lived in Belzoni, Mississippi, was expecting a baby girl named Harper...
Revitalized ‘Industry’ Surges Forward: A Look at Its Resurgence
The TV show Industry is gaining popularity with its third season, capturing the intense business setting along with youthful debauchery. The cast includes returning members and new additions like Kit Harington and Sarah Goldberg,...
Learned Optimism: A Powerful Tool for Managing Anxiety, Depression, and More
Optimism and pessimism are two ways people view the world and their experiences. For those with a pessimistic mindset, it may be natural to expect the worst and talk down to themselves. However, there...
Empowering Lizzo’s Response to Anti-Fat Twitter Comments
Pop star Lizzo has once again taken to Twitter to address the ongoing issue of receiving negative comments about her body. In a series of private tweets, she expressed her frustration with the constant...
Psychedelic Medicine: Navigating ‘Plan B’ with Insights from Reproductive Health
The Food and Drug Administration’s decision not to approve Lykos Therapeutics’ application for MDMA (a psychedelic drug known on the street as Ecstasy or molly) plus therapy for post-traumatic stress disorder comes as no...
American Heart Association Donates 1000 First Aid Kits to Fight Heart Diseases
The American Heart Association will donate 1000 first aid kits to four local organizations as part of a $225,000 donation from the Lilly Foundation to reduce cardiovascular risk in residents of zip codes 46202...