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Psychedelic drugs like psilocybin and MDMA have become a very active area of medical research.
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Eighty years wasn't too long a wait for a WWII veteran to don the ceremonial cap and gown.
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Neuroscientists, including researchers at the University of Iowa, say psychedelic drugs may launch a new era in psychiatric treatment. Drugs like psilocybin mushrooms and MDMA could offer a new way to treat disorders ranging from depression and anxiety to chronic pain and PTSD.
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One of the most promising treatments for veterans with PTSD is psychedelic-based therapy. Host Ben Kieffer speaks with clinicians and an advocate for veterans about how these treatments work and what needs to be done before they become widely available.
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Nichols, a town of about 340 people, has recently dealt with continued water quality issues due to its usage of shallow wells.
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A central Iowa nurse was recently awarded for her efforts in evacuating patients out of Kabul, Afghanistan in August of 2021.
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A bill that aims to prevent future funding shortfalls for emergency assistance for Iowa veterans got first-round approval by a House panel Wednesday.
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Each year, the Iowa State Veterans Trust Fund can spend $500,000 on assisting veterans who apply for funds. This year, the fund ran out of money in October.
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The U.S. Senate voted Tuesday night to pass long-sought bipartisan legislation to expand health care benefits for millions of veterans who were exposed to toxic burn pits during their military service.
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Keokuk National Cemetery is the only national cemetery in Iowa, but the road leading to it leaves a lot to be desired.