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healthFriday, August 21, 2026

Psilocybin study shows real promise in Oregon

A major study out of Oregon Health & Science University found that state-regulated psilocybin services led to significant drops in anxiety, depression, and PTSD symptoms. It's the first multisite evaluation of the program, and the results are hard to ignore.

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Psilocybin's real-world impact

The first multisite evaluation of Oregon's regulated psilocybin program shows measurable mental health improvements.

Pollution's health toll

Two stories today show the direct link between environmental policy and human health, from cleaner air to shifting disease patterns.

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What happens to people’s health when air pollution is reduced?

A Guardian piece rounds up growing evidence that cutting coal and banning high-polluting vehicles directly improves health outcomes. Studies from Greece in 2025 and 2026 add to the case that local climate action pays off in lives saved.

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