Scientists have figured out how two famously poisonous plants create chemicals with surprising medical potential. After tracking thousands of genes in wolfsbane and larkspur, they identified six enzymes needed to build a…
Spread the loveThe digital age continues to reshape nearly every aspect of our lives, and mental health is no exception. We’re seeing an explosion of new technologies, particularly in artificial ...
A young Ratoath woman who developed anorexia during the Covid-19 pandemic has spoken candidly about the devastating impact the illness had on her life, as she urged anyone struggling with an eating ...
A new study suggests rapid-acting antidepressants work through neuroimmune pathways. Researchers identified immune biomarkers that may help predict treatment response.
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The same BPD symptom can arise from different psychological processes. Effective treatment should target what's driving the behavior, not just the diagnosis.
Actor Sana Saeed's revelation about overcoming bulimia has renewed conversations around the serious eating disorder. Experts say bulimia often remains hidden despite causing severe physical and mental ...
Recently the Oregon Health Authority proposed fee increases that could double costs for the service centers, facilitators, manufacturers and testing labs that make this program possible, (“ Oregon ...
A psychoactive ingredient found in ayahuasca, a brew used in shamanistic rituals in South America, has shown promise as a ...
Scientists have identified an immune response that may explain why statins cause muscle pain, weakness, and exercise intolerance in some people. The finding could eventually lead to treatments that protect muscles while…
When they finally are attended to, they no longer need to be angry, cruel, or hurtful. Their helpful message has been received and responded to. Indeed, the sooner the patient's initial symptoms and ...
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Appealing claims denials in the prior authorization process requires continuous pressure, according to a presenter at the 2026 Rheumatology Nurses Society annual conference.“I am not going to…
No drug targets autism's core symptoms, but medications from antipsychotics to leucovorin can address irritability, sleep, attention, and other co-occurring challenges
Learn how clinicians reframe side effects, curb nocebo, and boost outcomes using expectation, open-label placebos, and conditioning in psychiatry.
Doctors use ketamine on patients as general anesthesia before surgery. They also prescribe it in low doses for pain management, and more recently, it's been used for treatment-resistant depression ...
Study of 470 BIPOC adults in residential care finds the Unified Treatment Model sustains reductions in eating disorder, depressive, and anxiety symptoms.
Ketamine and the use of other psychedelics for mental health disorders has become a more mainstream topic over the past few years. This is probably because, among other reasons, the clinical use of ...
During ketamine anesthesia, the brain's nerve cells fall silent-as consciousness returns, they begin to reconnect.
New Alzheimer trial news highlights safer anti-amyloid PMN310, cannabinoids easing agitation, tau gene therapy progress, FDA Fast Track psychosis drug, and TBI inflammation targets.
Experts discuss the impact of the placebo effect on psychiatric treatment outcomes.
Parts of southeastern Pennsylvania with higher rates of Alzheimer’s disease mortality had levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances that exceed federal minimums, according to data from Temple University…
Retrospective cohort study of 1305 adults finds specialized virtual behavioral health care produced clinically meaningful gambling symptom improvement within 14 days.
Learn how an experienced psychiatrist structures first visits—from chief complaint to treatment plan—using empathic listening in telehealth or in person.
FDA clears first triple reuptake ADHD drug Simtriyo, offering nonstimulant relief for adults and kids 6+ with executive and emotional symptoms.
CHICAGO--Rehab Edge Pro, a relationship intelligence platform originally built for physical therapy practices, today announced it has rebranded as Practice Edge Pro. The new name reflects the ...
Eli Lilly's $2.8 billion acquisition of AtaiBeckley earlier this month may encourage other pharma companies to enter the space. | Biotech And Pharma ...
Researchers say findings underscore that microglia serve as a relevant interface between the endocrine stress response and the brain -immune cell system.
In a new study, researchers from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have uncovered insights that may help explain how rapid-acting antidepressants, such as ketamine and psychedelics, ...
Partnership establishes the framework for the first regulated psychedelic therapy program in the Commonwealth, uniting Rose Hill’s pharmaceutical-grade Psychedelic Therapeutic Intervention (PTI)™ ...
Psychiatrists are increasingly adopting a holistic approach to mental health treatment. This shift moves beyond medication to address the whole person's well-being. Newer therapies like rTMS offer ...