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Why religious groups are pushing for psychedelics as sacrament
(THE CONVERSATION) 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 opioid addiction and treatment-resistant PTSD.
Arizona passed a similar law in May, funding research on ibogaine's eff ... (full story)
Why chromium is considered an essential nutrient, despite having no proven health benefits
(THE CONVERSATION) You might best know chromium as a bright, shiny metal used in bathroom and kitchen fittings. But is it also essential for your health?
In a form known as trivalent chromium, this metal is included in multivitamin pills and sold as a dietary supplement that companies claim can improve athletic performance and h ... (full story)
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Foxy Knoxy no more: How Monica Lewinsky and Amanda Knox teamed up to reclaim Knox's narrative
Monica Lewinsky is keenly aware of what it feels like when your name is no longer your own and becomes attached to a character conjured by others. An affair that she had with President Clinton nearly 30 years ago as a White House intern made her an international headline.
So, when Lewinsky read that Amanda Knox, another woman wh ... (full story)
Democrats wary support may be sliding among typically loyal voters in New Jersey governor's race
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — With weeks to go in New Jersey's high-stakes governor's race, key members of Democrats' diverse coalition, including union and Black leaders, have been raising concerns — even when they're not supposed to.
New Jersey state Democratic Chair Leroy Jones Jr. spoke on a recent Democratic Nation ... (full story)