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Researchers compared first-time and experienced ayahuasca users to see how prior exposure relates to mood, stress, spirituality, substance use, and beliefs about consciousness. Close-up of Banisteriopsis Caapi vines, one of the Ayahuasca plants. Study: Prior ayahuasca experience is associated with improved mental health: observational data from ritualistic settings. Image Credit: Hans Denis Schneider / Shutterstock Prior exposure to ayahuasca, an Amazonian brew, is associated with lower psychological distress and better spiritual wellbeing, according to a new study published in the journal npj Mental Health Research. Background Ayahuasca is an Amazonian brew prepared from the leaves of Psychotria viridis and the vine…

What happens when an urban-adapted insect is fed a diet built around chips and candy? A controlled experiment offers a revealing look at how human-made foods may affect species beyond our own. Study: Ultra-processed food increases mortality in the cockroach Nauphoeta cinerea. Image Credit: Roberto Piras / Shutterstock A recent study in the journal Scientific Reports evaluated whether ultra-processed food consumption affected mortality in the lobster cockroach, Nauphoeta cinerea. Consumption and Health Impacts of Ultra-Processed Foods Ultra-processed foods are designed to be highly profitable and often use low-cost ingredients, have a long shelf life, are convenient to consume, and are highly…

The U.S. workforce has just made the type of history it likely wishes it didn’t. Working Americans are taking home the smallest percentage of economic output, 52.8%, since the Bureau of Labor Statistics began tracking the metric in 1947. But as the share of wealth workers take home through wages—called labor share—is shrinking, corporate profits have exploded, with the S&P 500 index gaining 600% since the beginning of the century, while wages have increased just 12.5% over the same period, adjusted for inflation. In other words: Corporations are raking in cash, but American workers are reaping less and less of…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! For the fourth year in a row, Biscuitville has claimed the title of America’s best fast-food breakfast, beating out national chains despite a footprint that remains concentrated in just three states.The Southern breakfast chain earned the top spot in USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards, beating out larger chains like McDonald’s (No. 4), Chick-fil-A (No. 5), Burger King (No. 6) and Wendy’s (No. 7).Biscuitville’s chief marketing officer, Kristie Mitchell, said the recognition is particularly meaningful because of the competition in the fast-food breakfast category.AMERICA’S FAVORITE FAST-FOOD CHAIN NAMED: MCDONALD’S WINS HEARTS BUT…

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — A multicultural dining experience brought people together in west Asheville Sunday afternoon, raising money to provide free legal services for immigrants across western North Carolina.Pisgah Legal Services hosted its annual “Our Global Table” fundraiser at Cooperative Coffee Roasters. Organizers said the event featured cuisine from around 25 different countries.“It’s really just about bringing people together,” organizer George Awad said. “The best way is over food.”Guests sampled dishes ranging from Japanese cuisine to traditional Mexican treats. Awad said the event is also meant to highlight Asheville’s diversity.NEW WEST ASHEVILLE ‘STORE’ OFFERS FREE FOOD, ESSENTIALS AT A TIME…

For Cami, a content creator and podcast host from Northampton, September spells the end of summer spontaneity and a time to restore order.”If you’ve been away for the summer you’ve probably not had a massive routine,” she says. “And if you’re a parent, then you’ve got kids at home and it’s just a bit more chaotic,” she says.September feels like “back to school…getting back into your own rhythm”, she adds.It is the perfect time to “get everything sorted”, she says “So when you get to January you’re not trying to do everything at once.For Bas Verplanken, professor emeritus of social…

Doctors we spoke to do point out that each episode of The Pitt brings together several urgent trauma cases which typically might be spread across 24 hours or more.But Prof Damian Roland, a practising emergency medicine consultant, notes that the drama does illustrate wider health challenges.He thinks it puts the problems of the NHS in perspective.”Virtually every emergency department in the world at the moment has not enough space to see patients,” he says.”It’s a very common theme in The Pitt about the central character arguing with hospital management saying ‘I need more flow, you can’t just leave these patients…

Quick Read Medtronic yields 3.11% at a forward P/E of 15, beating Abbott’s 2.4% yield and forward P/E of 17 on both income and value. Abbott’s 203% ten-year return dwarfs Medtronic’s 40%, making it the stronger pick for retirees still in accumulation mode with a long horizon. Medtronic’s five-quarter EPS beat streak is the critical risk to watch, given that a guidance miss on FY27 would erase its yield advantage over Abbott. Just released. Our analysts combed the entire stock market and named the ten best stocks to buy right now, and Abbott Laboratories didn’t make the cut. Enter your…

With fall now upon us, many of us will be dusting off our binoculars and telescopes ready for the longer nights this season brings. Earlier sunsets mean more stargazing hours, and we’ll start to see the return of some favorite celestial sights and deep-sky objects that we haven’t seen since before spring.Fall is also an excellent time for casual stargazers, with the earlier evenings and cooler temperatures offering a comfortable compromise before we head into those freezing winter nights when we can’t feel our toes. Don’t worry if you’re just starting out and don’t have any gear yet, as many…

The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office in Pennsylvania confirmed the first measles-related death in the county on Saturday. State health officials previously reported two measles-related deaths in Lancaster County.According to Coroner Greg Furlong, a 40-year-old woman died on Saturday from complications associated with measles. “This is a heartbreaking loss for the family and an unfortunate reminder that measles can be a serious and potentially life-threatening disease,” said Furlong. “Our thoughts and prayers are with the family during this difficult time. We ask that the public and media respect their privacy as they mourn the loss of their loved one.”The coroner’s office said…