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Here's your recap of what happened in the leadership shakeup at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention this week.
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Scientists scanned the brains of people who took psilocybin, including a member of the research team. The scans showed how the drug disrupts key networks, potentially enhancing brain plasticity. -
While mpox is no longer considered a public health emergency, infections are still occurring. -
The annual Beach Report Card released by Heal the Bay assigns letter grades of A through F to beaches based on bacterial pollution levels. -
The decision overturns years of legal protections for unhoused residents, giving California cities broad power to fine or arrest people for sleeping in public. -
Vaccination rates took a hit during the pandemic — and they've not really recovered, according to a new report from the World Health Organization. But ... look at Ukraine! -
Guidelines for when women should start getting mammograms have been changing. A new study makes the case for explaining to women the risks and benefits of screening for breast cancer. -
The Global North has moved on from the mpox scare of 2022. The Global South is seeing outbreaks — and lacks the tools to fight the virus. -
On Monday, Gambian lawmakers rejected a bill that would have overturned its ban on female genital mutilation. The vote marks a victory for women's rights activists and comes after months of intense debate. -
Even when patients double-check that their care is covered by insurance, health providers may send them bills as they haggle with insurers over reimbursement. It's stressful and annoying — but legal. -
The event was also a timely reminder about the danger of skin cancer and the need for sun protection.
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