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Governor bans use of 'conversion therapy' on LGBTQ+ minors in Kentucky

Sep. 18, 2024 15:32 PM EDT

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear banned the use of “conversion therapy” on minors in Kentucky on Wednesday, calling his executive order a necessary step to protect children from a widely discredited practice that tries to change a person’s sexual orientation or gender...

FDA rejects psychedelic MDMA as treatment for PTSD, calling for additional study

Aug. 09, 2024 17:58 PM EDT

WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal health regulators on Friday declined to approve the psychedelic drug MDMA as a therapy for PTSD, a major setback for groups seeking a breakthrough decision in favor of using mind-altering substances to treat serious mental health conditions. Drugmaker...