FDA Holds Back MDMA Psychedelic Therapy Over Safety, Efficacy Concerns

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I planned on retiring this year but was then diagnosed with cancer. Retirement may need to be put off, and I'm devastated.

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The author was looking to retire but then was diagnosed with breast cancer.

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I tried a 'kid-safe' smartphone with no social media. I loved it but would change one thing.

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Promises of happier, healthier living drove tourists to Costa Rica in droves. Now, locals say the Blue Zone lifestyle is dying out.

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Tourism has spiked in Costa Rica, but locals say the flurry of activity has caused the Blue Zone lifestyle they're seeking to fade away.

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Insider Today: A shot to reverse aging

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I never wanted to get married. But when I got pregnant, everything changed.

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Melissa Noble never saw herself getting married. Then, she got pregnant.

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A man lost 100 pounds by ditching restrictive diets that left him miserable. He shared 2 key lessons he learned about fat loss.

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Benji Xavier eats healthy meals and doesn't deprive himself of any foods.

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A dietitian who researches ultra-processed foods mostly avoids them. Here are her 3 favorite healthy, quick snacks.

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Linia Patel leans on whole foods to avoid ultra-processed snacks.

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I'm a boomer who couldn't afford to retire in the US. At 70 I moved to Spain and it was the best decision ever.

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The author moved to Spain in 2017 and still lives there, she said it was the best decision she's made.

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Diet soda fans, look out for this ingredient — it may increase your risk of blood clots and heart problems, scientists say

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The health impacts of soda.

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