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Psilocybin-assisted therapy is legal in three states, but access has so far been limited and expensive. View original article Contributor: Andrew Jacobs

Researchers analyzed Medicare claims data to find that an estimated 25% of dementia patients were prescribed risky medications, including antidepressants and antipsychotics View original article Contributor: Akilah Johnson

Longevity medicine has exploded into the mainstream, but the fervor has outpaced rigorous scientific evidence and federal regulations. View original article Contributor: Trisha Thadani

A study of more than 5,000 pages of agency documents on mifepristone over 12 years found that agency leaders almost always followed the evidence-based recommendations of scientists. View original article Contributor: Pam Belluck

The Trump administration has released new dietary guidelines that emphasize whole foods and limit processed products. View original article Contributor: Rachel Roubein

Gene therapy treatments for rare diseases are being developed, but getting them out of the lab has proved challenging. View original article Contributor: Carolyn Y. Johnson

Comments by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his allies suggest the revised schedule may presage an approach to immunization that prizes individual autonomy and downplays scientific expertise. View original article Contributor: Apoorva Mandavilli

After the White House called for billions of dollars in funding reductions, senators and representatives are rescinding the proposed cuts and even boosting funds for basic research. View original article Contributor: William J. Broad

Researchers are not just worried about the virus popping up on American farms. Other types are causing trouble around the world. View original article Contributor: Apoorva Mandavilli

Now the government’s recommendation is to “limit” drinking, without specifying safe amounts for men and women. The guidelines no longer warn of risks like cancer. View original article Contributor: Roni Caryn Rabin