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Ecstasy — or methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) — is a recreational drug that is illegal in the United States. However, some researchers believe that it could aid in mental health therapy. A new study in mice puts this idea to the test. Share on PinterestNew research in mice investigates what gives MDMA …

It’s almost the beginning of a new decade and you’re ready to finally accomplish your financial goals. You’ve written the vision and made it plain. You’ve created a beautiful vision board so you can manifest your dreams. You’ve listened to a couple of financial podcasts and read a couple of …

Source: Courtesy WeTV / Courtesy WeTV Megans Friend Confronts Michael Over His Shenanigans On “Life After Lockup” Seven fan-favorite “Love After Lockup” couples face parole restrictions and temptations in season two of the hit spinoff series “Life After Lockup” — will they break habits or break rules? From marriage to …

Lori Harvey just traveled to Africa with Future, however, one of her past relationships is making headlines.  Memphis Depay, her ex-fiancé, posted a picture on his Instagram with a cryptic message. “Seen a lot, heard a lot, learned a lot,” the post’s caption reads. Perhaps more cryptic though – the …

Editor’s Note: This article is part of our “Democracy Undone” series about the erosion of liberal democracy around the world. PETERSBURG, Virginia—Talking with Olavo de Carvalho can be an exercise in self-restraint. As I walked into his house for an interview recently, he was sitting behind his desk, his gray …

Georgia Democratic Rep. and civil rights icon John Lewis has been diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer. According to his office, the 79-year-old will undergo treatment. “I have been in some kind of fight — for freedom, equality, basic human rights — for nearly my entire life. I have never …

Long believed to be a calming activity, a new study provides evidence of the benefits of mindfulness in reducing high blood pressure. Share on PinterestA recent study uses mindfulness to address hypertension. There is anecdotal evidence that meditation and mindfulness training may be able to reduce high blood pressure and …

Source: Bill Olive / Getty Can you believe it’s been nearly 13 years since we lost hip hop legend Pimp C? It seems like just yesterday that the Houston native put the world on to what it really meant to be a chopped and screwed Southern King. Many hip hop …

A recent study investigates the relationship between cholesterol levels in young adulthood and cardiovascular risk in later life — with interesting recommendations for further research. Share on PinterestA recent study looks at the long term impact of high cholesterol levels. Research has already well documented that high cholesterol levels can …

If you catch yourself saying sentences like this, query whether your real concern is anti-Semitism itself, or whether you’re primarily interested in weaponizing the anti-Semitism of your opponents for political gain.   Yes, anti-Semitism is a feature of white supremacy. But if you think it’s only a feature of white supremacy, …