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California is the first to launch state-branded insulin as Gov. Gavin Newsom tries to disrupt the pharmaceutical industry. But the new CalRx drug label has been slow to reach pharmacies and patients.
The Trump administration is working to implement the president’s new order on childhood vaccines, which he publicly faulted for a rise in autism — even as health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s closed-door research has…
In some wellness circles, tadalafil is promoted as a longevity drug. There is evidence showing a link between it and a lower risk of death in men, but there are no well-controlled trials in humans.
Trauma can affect nearly every part of daily life. A difficult experience may leave a person struggling with anxiety, intrusive memories, sleep problems, emotional distress, or a constant sense of ...
Ahead of Hayden Panettiere's heartbreaking death at 36, the actress opened up about her struggles with opioid and alcohol addiction as well as feeling like she hit 'rock bottom' ...
The first ninety seconds of a couples therapy session rarely involve a single word about the actual problem. Long before anyone mentions finances, in-laws, or the argument that started it all, an ...
Opioids can be highly effective at relieving moderate to severe pain, whether it comes from surgery, an injury or conditions such as cancer. They work by activating opioid receptors in the brain and ...
Maro Health - As schools welcome students back to the classroom, the DuPage Regional Office of Education is helping districts strengthen student mental health support through training, partnerships ...
Go dēhp® and dēhp® Theraputic invite health care professionals attending the 58th Annual Southwestern School for Behavioral Health Studies Conference to attend a special session on their proprietary ...
The Aussie experiment comes amid a lack of clear evidence that the apps harm most adolescents. It may take a dramatic research pivot to finally reveal what’s going on and how to fix it.
How much screen time is too much? As students head back to the classroom, many parents and educators are asking that question — how to prevent harmful use of screen ...
Amid a youth mental health crisis across the United States, the type of care that a child receives is up to “a handful” of companies, a new study from Oregon Health & Science University ...
When children are assessed for autism or ADHD, the focus is on diagnostic criteria and symptoms. However, it is often just as important to gain a clear and coherent picture of how the child functions ...
People with ADHD are unusually sensitive to hormone shifts. Psychiatrists have started to pay attention, creating strategies to address the intense emotions and cognitive challenges caused by these ch ...
The AHA’s Community Health Improvement network will host a webinar Aug. 26 at noon ET that will feature discussion from leaders at CredibleMind on what a practical roadmap for a coordinated response ...
A new follow-up study examined the efficacy of the Master Your Worries program developed by the Research Center for Child Psychiatry at the University of Turku in Finland. It involved 465 Finnish ...
That association can block the recognition of the life lessons that can be learned without ever serving in the armed forces. Skills connected with military training can benefit all of us—including ...
More than 20 U.S. states have fewer than one perinatal psychiatrist for every 5,000 births, according to a 2024 study.
Psychology says people who always underestimate others aren't always confident in their own abilities. This behavior can be linked to insecurity, low self-worth, ego defense, comparison and fear of ...
The mental health impact of social media—particularly online peer support groups—is unclear. "The scientific literature is contradictory," said Université de Montréal psychology professor Diana ...
Immediately removing a price tag may be less about the piece of cardboard itself and more about what it represents. The tag belongs to the marketplace. The garment belongs to you.
MRI analyses demonstrate that distributed normative brain deviations increase with worsening depression and anxiety symptom severity.
Our organizations, representing physicians, nurses, medical professionals, scientists, pharmacists, public health, patients and families, are alarmed by the recent White House Executive Order that advises, without…
Nature Mental Health, Published online: 17 August 2026; doi:10.1038/s44220-026-00711-8The authors model age-related changes in executive function during adolescence, focusing on inhibitory control and working memory in a…
Nature Mental Health, Published online: 17 August 2026; doi:10.1038/s44220-026-00706-5In this Comment, we argue that nature and health research should move beyond theories focused on stress reduction and attention…
Nature Human Behaviour, Published online: 17 August 2026; doi:10.1038/s41562-026-02537-xCourellis et al. examine how neurons in the human medial frontal cortex and hippocampus persistently represent context.
Nature Human Behaviour, Published online: 17 August 2026; doi:10.1038/s41562-026-02541-1Mizrachi et al. show that directing attention to bodily sensations, rather than away, promotes more regulated acute inflammatory…
Nature Human Behaviour, Published online: 17 August 2026; doi:10.1038/s41562-026-02557-7In this Perspective, Fehr and Wu argue that applying fairness research to markets, organizations and public policy requires solving…
Nature Human Behaviour, Published online: 17 August 2026; doi:10.1038/s41562-026-02556-8Reconstructing parental haplotypes for up to 440,209 UK and Estonian Biobank participants, the authors estimate genetic assortative…
NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESS Newswire / August 17, 2026 /Originally published on CVS Health Company Key points Behavioral health and heart health are deeply interconnected. Depression, anxiety and chronic ...