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The Colorado Psychedelic Mushroom Experiment Has Arrived

KFF Health News

Colorado regulators are issuing licenses for providing psychedelic mushrooms and are planning to authorize the state’s first “healing centers,” where the mushrooms can be ingested under supervision, in late spring or early summer. The mushrooms are a Schedule I drug and illegal under federal law except for clinical research.

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Analysis raises concerns about potential misuse of atrazine weedkiller in US Midwest

Environmental Health News

Corn growers across Midwestern states appear to be flouting regulations aimed at protecting important waterways from contamination with toxic atrazine weedkiller, according to an analysis of satellite imagery and field data that comes as US regulators ponder changes to rules for use of the pesticide.

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HCA’s purchase of Mission Health did not lead to lasting improvements, Wake Forest academic report concludes

NC Health News

Though HCA made improvements to the western North Carolina health care system, according to the Wake Forest University report, many were already planned or required by then-Attorney General Josh Stein as part of the terms of the sale. [I]t by Andrew R.

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Maine residents push back against sludge treatment plant proposal

Environmental Health News

The town is still dealing with the aftermath of a 1,600-gallon firefighting foam spill containing PFAS, which has raised public health concerns. Some local officials and residents want more data on risks before approving the project, while state lawmakers are pushing legislation to better regulate PFAS.

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New York sues major vape companies for targeting kids, teens

The Hill

The vaping industry is taking a page out of Big Tobaccos playbook: theyre making nicotine seem cool, getting kids hooked, and creating a massive public health crisis in the process,said James. companies striving to comply with regulations, risking closures and layoffs at a time when economic stability is paramount.

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Flawed food regulations fuel the obesity crisis

The Hindu

Weak and subjective labelling and advertising laws have let junk food giants enjoy the freedom to make profits at the expense of public health

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FDA and Digital Health Regulation

Health Blawg

The FDA had a digital health banner day on December 7, announcing one final guidance and two draft guidance documents (with a 60-day comment period). Since some digital health tools will inevitably be subject to regulation while many will not, the agency has previously issued a high-level plan for streamlining its processes.