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{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}A woman with advanced Alzheimer's reportedly showed significant brain function improvements after taking psilocybin mushrooms, per a case report. (iStock)
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{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Dirty sodas combine soft drinks with syrups, creamers and fruit juices, delivering up to 400 calories and 70 grams of sugar per drink, doctors warn. (iStock)
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