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CEOs, celebs and bored empty-nester moms are dropping $20K to take the ‘Mount Everest’ of psychedelics in Mexico - New York Post

CEOs, celebs and bored empty-nester moms are dropping $20K to take the ‘Mount Everest’ of psychedelics in Mexico - New York Post

“All I knew was that I’d just survived hell, and I feel like a million dollars now,” Mike Stratton told The Post.

Here’s why experts say now is an ideal time to protect yourself from flu - AP News

Here’s why experts say now is an ideal time to protect yourself from flu - AP News

Experts say now is an ideal time to get a flu shot, before influenza starts spreading widely. It's also a good time for vulnerable people to get vaccinated against another winter risk, RSV, and to get up to date on protection against COVID-19. While these bug…

This common sleep disorder can be mistaken for cognitive decline - The Washington Post

This common sleep disorder can be mistaken for cognitive decline - The Washington Post

The telltale symptoms of sleep apnea may look different in older people, recent research suggests.

This amount of deli meat associated with higher dementia risk in compelling new review - Fox News

This amount of deli meat associated with higher dementia risk in compelling new review - Fox News

A major review links just two daily slices of deli meat to a 44% higher dementia risk, raising questions about ultra-processed foods and brain health. Experts weigh in.

An Ebola treatment center was burned down as the death toll in Congo passes 4,000 - AP News

An Ebola treatment center was burned down as the death toll in Congo passes 4,000 - AP News

Congo's Ebola outbreak has resulted in over 4,000 deaths, with authorities struggling to contain the virus. The Health Ministry reported Thursday that 4,018 people have died, nearly half of the 8,300 confirmed cases. The outbreak, caused by the Bundibugyo vir…

Patient dies by suicide after "insurance issue" delayed medicine for lung disease flare-ups - CBS News

Patient dies by suicide after "insurance issue" delayed medicine for lung disease flare-ups - CBS News

Hours after experiencing a flare-up related to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, Kenney Blewett of Kyle, Texas, died by suicide in June.

Shingles cases dropping among people who got chickenpox vaccine, data shows - NBC News

Shingles cases dropping among people who got chickenpox vaccine, data shows - NBC News

Shingles is dropping among people who got chickenpox shots but mysteriously rising in people 35 and older, new research shows.

People who walk more or walk faster live longer, study finds - health.harvard.edu

People who walk more or walk faster live longer, study finds - health.harvard.edu

Walking more steps or picking up your pace may help you live longer. Learn what new research suggests about daily walking habits and longevity....

Opinion | Why don’t more women know about fallopian tube removal? - The Washington Post

Opinion | Why don’t more women know about fallopian tube removal? - The Washington Post

Answering reader questions about the procedure to prevent ovarian cancer.