Recent reports detail Rick Perry's fervent advocacy for the psychedelic ibogaine and a concerning rise in cannabis poisonings among children, underscoring the complex health and policy challenges surrounding various substances.

• How Rick Perry Became a Fervent Advocate for the Psychedelic Ibogaine — The New York Times Health -
• Cannabis Poisonings Are Rising, Mostly Among Kids — The New York Times Health -

A significant development indicates young children may not receive Covid shots this fall, following a potential withdrawal of endorsement under Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s federal officials.

• Why Young Children May Not Get Covid Shots This Fall — The New York Times Health -