Popularity of Psilocybin, Psychedelics Hasn't Increased ER Visits

Increased use of hallucinogens like psilocybin hasn’t created an increase in ER visits or hospitalizations for bad trips, researchers recently reported in JAMA Network Open.

“In fact, after a small rise through early 2020, admissions declined through 2023, with no correlation to decriminalization policies,” senio...

Three Times As Many Lung Cancer Deaths Could Be Prevented With One Simple Step

Three times as many lung cancer deaths could be prevented if everyone eligible for screening got a chest CT scan, a new study says.

Only about 1 in 5 U.S. adults eligible for lung cancer screening received it in 2024, researchers reported Nov. 19 in the Journal of the American Medical Association.

Increasing screening to 100...

Compensation Claims More Frequently Rejected For Families Of Black Murder Victims

Grieving families of Black murder victims are more likely to be denied their claims for victim compensation, a new study reports.

These families are more likely to file for victim compensation following their loss, but face disproportionately high denial rates, researchers recently reported in the journal Race and Justice.

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Common Health Problems Of Old Age Pose More Danger Following Major Surgery, Experts Say

Common health problems of old age — dehydration, delirium, malnutrition or falls — can become catastrophic if they occur following a major surgery, a new study reports.

Seniors who suffer these issues while recovering from surgery are more likely to die within a year, and will require more time in hospitals or nursing facilitie...

New Flu Variant Could Bring Another Severe U.S. Season

A new flu variant spreading overseas may set the stage for another tough winter in the United States, experts warn.

The strain, called subclade K, has caused a rise in flu cases in the United Kingdom, Canada and Japan. And now signs suggest it is beginning to take hold across the United States as flu activity rises.

According to the ...

Nearly Half of Americans Fear They Can’t Afford Care in 2026, Poll Finds

Many Americans are bracing for higher medical costs in the new year and a growing number say those expenses are already shaping their decisions for care, according to a new survey.

The latest West Health–Gallup poll, shows that 47% of adults are worried they won’t be able to afford health care in 2026, the highest level since t...