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Psilocybin mushrooms ready for harvest in a humidified chamber. Researchers have shown that a dose of psilocybin can help people quit smoking. John Moore/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption John …

People taking GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic for diabetes were less likely to be diagnosed with substance use disorder, a new study shows. Maria Fabrizio for NPR hide caption toggle caption …

With the removal of the black-box warning on hormone therapy for menopause, some providers and patients report shortages or delays, waiting for a pharmacy to restock transdermal estrogen patches.

In this four-minute clip, a disembodied voice asks a child in a dimly lit room: “Are you a man or a woman now?” The child looks terrified – and like …

For decades, psychologists believed willpower was the ticket to a good life. “It was thought that people with better willpower would be more successful,” says psychologist Marina Milyavskaya at Carleton …

Jean, 72, a Chinese opera performer, poses for a portrait before performing in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Annice Lyn/Everyday Asia hide caption toggle caption Annice Lyn/Everyday Asia March 8 is International …

fcafotodigital/E+/Getty Images The spring time change can mean waking up a little groggy. But the situation may be worse for many teenagers who appear to be getting less sleep than …

A calming bedtime routine can help tell our bodies it’s time for bed. Dim the lights in the evening, pour yourself a relaxing cup of tea and keep a notebook …

A mother and child at a health center in Rwanda. The child’s condition was assessed by a nurse using the new ePOCT+ digital tablet (at the corner of the table), …

galitskaya/iStockphoto/Getty Images Like many parents, Michaeleen Doucleff struggled with her young daughter’s screen use. Doucleff, author of the bestselling book Hunt, Gather, Parent, followed the American Academy of Pediatrics’ recommended …