In July, a group of U. S. Special Operations veterans embarked on an unusual journey. They traveled to Mexico in search of relief for their post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and traumatic brain injury (TBI) symptoms. Their mission? To experiment with powerful psychedelics. Over two days, they pl
After the fall of Damascus, ousted Syrian President Bashar Assad admits he didn't plan to leave the country. He claims the Russian military stepped in to evacuate him after their base faced an attack. This newly revealed side of Assad's story sheds light on the chaotic situation in Syria and the rol
Imagine a global bioethics landscape where different religious beliefs and cultural views are not just tolerated, but actively engaged with. This is the goal of a pluriversal approach, which encourages a respectful dialogue across diverse perspectives. Such an approach sets clear guidelines: be civi
Imagine you're a patient in Brazil, and you want to talk about spirituality or religion with your healthcare provider. Who would you expect to be most open to this conversation? A recent study set out to find the answer. They surveyed over a thousand Brazilian nurses, doctors, and psychologists abou
Scientists have been diving into the connection between religion and the brain, and they're finding some interesting links. It turns out that spiritual experiences might depend on how different parts of the brain talk to each other. Key players in this brain network are the default mode network (DMN
Our eating habits need a serious makeover. Diet is a significant factor in early deaths worldwide, and in the US, around half of adults suffer from Type 2 diabetes or pre-diabetes. Lately, ultraprocessed foods have been getting a lot of blame for these health issues. These foods are made in factorie
In the charming coastal town of Coronado, California, a brewing debate is stirring up the community. It all began when a church called Awaken announced plans to hold services there next month. This isn't your average place of worship, however. Awaken is known for its outspoken political views and st
It's tough to see eye-to-eye with family on hot topics like politics, especially at holiday gatherings. When your family voted for Trump and you're pro-choice, how do you handle it? First, remember everyone has different moral values. Liberals often prioritize care and fairness, while conservatives
In many parts of Africa, particularly in the rural areas, the loss of mothers during childbirth is unusually high. In sub-Saharan regions, this problem is even more severe. Despite the efforts to bring skilled medical professionals to these areas, many women still don’t get the help they need when g
In 2021, the vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC) calculator was revised to address concerns about equity. This tool was originally designed to estimate the likelihood of successful vaginal birth after a previous cesarean delivery. One of the factors considered by the algorithm was race and ethnicity
