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Global Warming Is Spiraling: Earth Could Heat Up by 7°C by 2200, Scientists Warn
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Global Warming Is Spiraling: Earth Could Heat Up by 7°C by 2200, Scientists Warn

What happens when a fever doesn’t break? When the body keeps getting hotter, even after you’ve stopped what caused it in the first place? That’s where Earth is now. A system running hotter each year, even as efforts to cool it down lag behind. For the first time in recorded history, there’s a two-in-three chance…

Medical Research Crisis: Harvard Lab Animals Face Uncertain Future
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Medical Research Crisis: Harvard Lab Animals Face Uncertain Future

Medical research facilities across prestigious universities face unprecedented challenges as funding disputes threaten ongoing studies that could save human lives. After federal agencies issued stop-work orders, Harvard University researchers now confront difficult decisions about laboratory animals involved in tuberculosis vaccine research.  Scientists worry about maintaining animal welfare while preserving years of potentially life-saving research data….

Magic Mushrooms: Here’s What Psilocybin Does to Your Brain for Three Weeks
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Magic Mushrooms: Here’s What Psilocybin Does to Your Brain for Three Weeks

What if a single dose of a naturally occurring compound could temporarily erase your sense of self, scramble your brain’s usual patterns, and still leave you thinking more clearly weeks later? That’s exactly what researchers are finding with psilocybin, the active ingredient in magic mushrooms. When people take a high dose, their brain doesn’t just…

Sex and Women’s Health: Why Less Bedroom Activity May Come With Hidden Risks
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Sex and Women’s Health: Why Less Bedroom Activity May Come With Hidden Risks

Scientists have uncovered surprising connections between bedroom habits and lifespan that challenge conventional thinking about what affects our health. A comprehensive analysis involving over 14,000 Americans reveals patterns linking intimate frequency to mortality risks in ways that differ dramatically between men and women.  Medical researchers are examining whether maintaining active romantic relationships represents an overlooked…

Mind Medicine: Colorado Set to Launch Psychedelic Mushroom Centers
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Mind Medicine: Colorado Set to Launch Psychedelic Mushroom Centers

Colorado stands poised to become the second state implementing a regulated psychedelic mushroom program after voters approved natural psychedelics in 2022. State regulators now issue licenses for healing centers that are expected to open doors in late spring or early summer.  Medical professionals see potential benefits for certain mental health conditions, though significant questions remain…

Michigan Patient Dies From Rabies After Organ Transplant, Uncovering a Hidden Danger
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Michigan Patient Dies From Rabies After Organ Transplant, Uncovering a Hidden Danger

An organ transplant, often a source of new hope, instead brought an unfortunate result. A Michigan resident hoping for better health faced a tragic outcome after the transplant. Rabies, a rare but harmful virus, had silently infected the donated organ, causing this sad situation. Health teams from different states quickly began to work together. They…

5 Everyday Foods That Can Harm Your Eyesight, According to Experts
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5 Everyday Foods That Can Harm Your Eyesight, According to Experts

How many times have you thought about your eyesight while eating a sandwich or grabbing fries on the go? Probably never. Most of us link diet to weight or heart health, not our ability to see clearly. But here’s the reality: the same everyday foods that mess with your blood sugar, raise your blood pressure,…

No More Rainbow Snacks: West Virginia Bans Artificial Food Dyes
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No More Rainbow Snacks: West Virginia Bans Artificial Food Dyes

West Virginia has positioned itself at the forefront of food safety by passing groundbreaking legislation targeting synthetic additives in food products. Governor Patrick Morrisey recently signed House Bill 2354 into law after receiving strong bipartisan support from state lawmakers.  Many health advocates consider this pioneering move a significant step toward addressing public health concerns, particularly…

​​WWE Star John Cena on Skin Cancer Battle and Prevention Advice
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​​WWE Star John Cena on Skin Cancer Battle and Prevention Advice

Professional wrestling icon John Cena recently shared his battle with skin cancer, hoping his experience might save lives through increased awareness. At age 47, Cena revealed he received two separate skin cancer diagnoses after years of neglecting sun protection. Growing up in an era when sunscreen use remained uncommon, followed by his move to sunny…