Calls to US poison centers spiked after ‘magic mushrooms’ were decriminalized
Calls to poison control centers spiked across the U.S. for adolescents and young adults exposed to the hallucinogen psilocybin, according...
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Supreme Court unanimously concludes that anti-abortion groups have no standing to challenge access to mifepristone – but the drug likely faces more court challenges
Activists on both sides of the abortion battle are gearing up for it to be a major issue in the...
Read moreAnother national park season is here. Let’s help the parks embrace our arrival
In June 2020, three months after the COVID-19 pandemic shut down the world, health officials adjusted initial restrictions to allow...
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The key to raising secure children: Why parental sensitivity matters for fathers and mothers
By engaging in sensitive caregiving, we are helping children feel safe, secure and loved. (Shutterstock)Have you ever heard of children’s...
Read moreAn ounce of prevention: Now is the time to take action on H5N1 avian flu, because the stakes are enormous
Bird flu poses a massive threat, and the potential for a catastrophic new pandemic is imminent. We still have a...
Read moreHistoric amendments to the WHO’s International Health Regulations create a path towards an equitable pandemic treaty
On June 1, in the nail-biting final hours of the annual World Health Assembly meeting in Geneva, states agreed to...
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How game worlds are helping health-care workers practise compassionate clinical responses
A game world is a fantasy universe based on a story and a theme. In learning contexts, such as in...
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Summertime can be germy: A microbiologist explains how to avoid getting sick at the barbecue, in the pool or on the trail
Taking precautions against outdoor pathogens can keep you from getting sidelined over the summer. galitskaya/iStock via Getty Images PlusAs flowers...
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PFAS are toxic ‘forever chemicals’ that linger in our air, water, soil and bodies – here’s how to keep them out of your drinking water
Exposure to PFAS during pregnancy can lead to a child's low birth weight and accelerated puberty. RUNSMART/Digital Vision via Getty...
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Biden and Trump may forget names or personal details, but here is what really matters in assessing whether they’re cognitively up for the job
This image of Trump and Biden was taken during the 2020 presidential debate in Nashville, Tenn. Pavlo Conchar/SOPA Images/LightRocket via...
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