Why religious groups are pushing for psychedelics as sacrament

Texas passed a landmark law in June 2025, supported by former Gov. Rick Perry, that allocates US$50 million to support research on ibogaine, one of the most powerful psychedelics, for…

Treating heart failure patients with anti-obesity medication can reduce emissions and improve clinical outcomes

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain New research has found that the use of GLP-1 receptor agonists, a class of medications commonly prescribed for patients with obesity and diabetes, reduces the environmental…

Most US neurologists prescribing multiple sclerosis drugs have received pharma industry cash, analysis finds

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Nearly 80% of U.S. neurologists prescribing drugs for multiple sclerosis (MS) have received at least one pharma industry payment, with higher-volume prescribers more likely to be…

Big Five No More? New Study Uncovers Hidden Personality Traits

Summary: For 40 years, the Big Five personality model has dominated psychology, but new research suggests it may be incomplete. Using taxonomic graph analysis, researchers mapped personality from the ground…

Belief in Success and Meaning in Life Boost Well-Being

Summary: New research shows that meaning in life and self-efficacy—the belief in one’s ability to succeed—are critical for well-being, regardless of sex. Men reported higher levels of passion and self-efficacy,…

Parental liver disease death more than doubles risk of alcohol-associated hepatitis in next generation

Credit: CC0 Public Domain Research scientists from the Indiana University School of Medicine and Regenstrief Institute have found that individuals with a parent who died from liver disease face more…

High-THC Cannabis Linked to Psychosis and Addiction

Summary: A systematic review of nearly 100 studies found that high-THC cannabis products are linked to negative mental health outcomes, particularly psychosis, schizophrenia, and cannabis use disorder. While some therapeutic…

Two thirds of reproductive-aged women have at least one modifiable risk factor for birth defects, study reveals

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain An analysis using data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) among 5,374 women of reproductive age indicates that two thirds of women within…

Mausoleum discovery is inspired by tomb of Augustus

Excavations at Saint-Romain-en-Gal near Lyon have revealed a mausoleum inspired by the monumental tomb of Augustus in Rome. According to experts, the circular structure, which spans 15 metres in diameter…

Mediterranean diet combined with calorie reduction and exercise may reduce risk of type 2 diabetes

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain A Mediterranean-style diet, in combination with reduced caloric intake, moderate physical activity, and professional support for weight loss, may cut the risk of type 2 diabetes…