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FDA moves to fast-track review of psilocybin and methylone for mental health

Some psychedelic drugs, once considered fringe, are getting a step closer to possibly being approved for use as mental health treatments in the United States. The US Food and Drug Administration on Friday issued national priority vouchers to three companies studying...

FDA begins push to study psychedelics for mental health disorders

April 24 (UPI) — The Food and Drug Administration announced regulatory actions Friday to support development of serotonin-2A agonists and related products, including psychedelic drugs. On Saturday, President Donald Trump signed an executive order to speed up...

Richard Gadd Gained 40kg in One Year for ‘Half Man’ – Here’s What It Took

From Baby Reindeer to big bruiser – Richard Gadd has undergone a dramatic body transformation for his new show, Half Man. With the Scottish actor playing Ruben, a physically imposing and threatening character, he needed to pack on serious size. By 40kg, to be exact....

Ben Shephard Reveals His London Marathon Fuel Plan – and How He’ll Avoid Hitting the Wall

Ben Shephard has shared the fuelling strategy and mental approach he’ll rely on for the London Marathon this Sunday. The 51-year-old is returning to the iconic race and, while he’d love to break four hours, he’s refusing to put too much pressure on himself. Put...

Health-care AI is here. We don’t know if it actually helps patients.

I don’t need to tell you that AI is everywhere. Or that it is being used, increasingly, in hospitals. Doctors are using AI to help them with notetaking. AI-based tools are trawling through patient records, flagging people who may require certain support or...

Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen Oversight in Medicare Advantage, Ensuring Nursing Home Residents’ Care ‘Without Delay, Without Denial’

Lawmakers introduced a bill this week to address growing concerns within Medicare Advantage. It aims to strengthen oversight and patient protections, responding to delays from prior authorization, inconsistent coverage decisions and administrative barriers. The...

Inside the Whole Health Approach Changing Women’s OB/GYN Care

A rushed appointment. A short list of symptoms. A quick solution. Then you’re out the door. For many women, healthcare can feel transactional, focused on a single concern rather than the bigger picture. But that model is starting to shift, thanks to Diana Health. With...

Prevent Blindness Kicks Off its 2026 Focus on Eye Health Webinar Series “Powering Partnerships to Advance Eye Health” in May

– Prevent Blindness to host four webinars through 2026, engaging public health and healthcare allies, patients, partners, and advocates to strengthen systems of care, improve access to vision and eye health services, and more – CHICAGO, April 23, 2026...

Kehlani shares insight on bipolar and BPD diagnosis and mental health journey

Kehlani is speaking candidly about her mental health journey, one year after revealing she had been diagnosed with both bipolar disorder and borderline personality disorder (BPD). In a recent interview published April 22, the Grammy-winning artist reflected on how the...
‘Saving Room’ for Big Holiday Meals Can Be Bad for Gut Health

‘Saving Room’ for Big Holiday Meals Can Be Bad for Gut Health

November 25, 2025 4 min read Skipping meals before a big holiday feast probably isn’t the best idea for gut health, experts say. Here’s how to prevent overeating on an empty stomach—and tips for if you do By Lauren J. Young edited by Tanya Lewis Jonathan Knowles/Getty...

FDA Approves Tryptyr Eye Drops for Dry Eye Disease

FDA Approves Tryptyr Eye Drops for Dry Eye Disease

MONDAY, June 2, 2025 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the first-in-class TRPM8 receptor agonist Tryptyr (acoltremon ophthalmic solution) for the treatment of signs and symptoms of dry eye disease. Currently, dry eye disease...

Eye health issues El Pasoans face

Eye health issues El Pasoans face

May is Healthy Vision Month and a local optometrist shares issues many El Pasoans face when it comes to eye health and treating it. Dr. Samuel Favela sees about 70 patients a day between two clinics — one of them is Centro de Salud Familiar La Fe. Favela says it’s a...

Top 10 foods to boost your eye health naturally

Top 10 foods to boost your eye health naturally

Maintaining eye health is crucial for overall well-being and quality of life. Proper nutrition plays a significant role in supporting vision and preventing eye diseases. Today, we’ll highlight ten nutrient-rich foods that can help boost your eye health naturally. 1....

How climate change threatens eye health

How climate change threatens eye health

For five months in 2017, farmworker Alka Kamble experienced blurred vision in one of her eyes but didn’t consult an ophthalmologist. “I couldn’t afford it, and neither did I have the time, as I had to work long hours to make ends meet,” she says. Then Kamble saw a...

How Supreme Court Trans Health Care Ruling Will Affect Kids

How Supreme Court Trans Health Care Ruling Will Affect Kids

June 18, 2025 4 min read The Supreme Court has decided to uphold a state ban on gender-affirming care for minors in U.S. v. Skrmetti By Allison Parshall edited by Dean Visser Hundreds of trans people, activists and supporters rally outside of the Supreme Court of the...

Private Health Care Guidance

Private Health Care Guidance

BBC Studios 16 June 2025, 08:02 BST On Monday 16th of June, Dan Whitworth and Dr Xand joined us in the studio to talk about Private Health care. For more information of private health care, turn to PHIN...

Women’s health: Predictions for 2026

Women’s health: Predictions for 2026

Melinda French Gates has just called 2026 the year we “finally stop tolerating women’s suffering,” which sets a really high bar for industry players, national health systems, and governments. In 2025, women’s health moved from recognition to getting foundations in...

An Argument for Straight Razor Shaving

An Argument for Straight Razor Shaving

FOR A LONG time, I saw straight razors more as weapons than as grooming tools. Maybe it was Sweeney Todd, maybe it was the ear-cutting scene from Reservoir Dogs, but these nifty blades always seemed more likely to slice skin than shave hair. That impression isn’t...