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(AP) — Money is pouring into the fledgling psychedelic medicine industry, with dozens of startup companies vying to be among the first to sell mind-expanding drugs for depression, addiction and other mental health conditions. While psychedelics are still illegal under federal law, ...

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James Bond, the fictional British secret agent created by Ian Fleming prefers his vodka martini cocktails “Shaken, not stirred.” But in the real world, I prefer my cakes stirred. By the simple process of “stirring,” or mixing a few ingredients, one can reach the heights of baking ...

Health Matters

Pain is part of the human experience. As should be predictable, pain is a more frequent companion as we age, the ravages of time taking its toll. Many of us manage to damage some body part or experience a malfunction of a bodily system, and pain is generated as a result. This unpleasant ...

A health warning is seen on the packaging of a disposable vaping pod device in Washington on June 26. Sixty years ago, the U.S. surgeon general released a report that settled a longstanding public debate about the dangers of cigarettes and led to huge changes in smoking in America. Some public health experts say a similar report could help clear the air about vaping.(AP photo)

NEW YORK (AP) — Sixty years ago, the U.S. surgeon general released a report that settled a longstanding public debate about the dangers of cigarettes and led to huge changes in smoking in America. Today, some public health experts say a similar report could help clear the air about vaping. ...

Talk with the Doc

As we begin the new year, this is often a good time for all of us to consider becoming more active and to get some more exercise. Walking is always a great choice. Walking is great for your heart, lungs, and muscle tone. Further, it can be a great way to spend some “quality time” with ...

Health Matters

People like to pigeonhole, it’s something we humans have a tendency to. Are you a Republican or a Democrat? Are you a vegetarian or a carnivore? Some categorization is purely biologic: do you have type A blood or B negative? The same could be said for one’s foot type. Do you have a high or ...