What to Know About Medetomidine and Drug Overdoses Powerful animal sedative is mixed with fentanyl in the drug supply Jun 14, 2024
CDC Warns of Risks for ADHD Patients After Disruption of Online Adderall Prescriber Agency advises users of telehealth platform Done Global to find a new provider Jun 13, 2024
CDC Warns About Chocolate Brand; Raw Garlic and Acne; Odd Appeal of Cow Pedicures Health news and commentary gathered by staff Jun 13, 2024
AMA's House of Delegates Says Yes to Drug Decriminalization "We need to move to something different ... something that actually works," one member said Jun 12, 2024
Antidepressant Discontinuation; Gun Suicide Prevention; REM Disorder Breakthrough News and commentary from the psychiatry world Jun 12, 2024
Alzheimer's May Be Improved by Intensive Lifestyle Changes In small trial led by Dean Ornish, MD, Alzheimer's patients show better scores on cognitive tests Jun 11, 2024
Sounding the Alarm: The Silent Epidemic of Suicide Among U.S. Veterans We have a moral obligation to care for those who have served our country Jun 11, 2024
Was the FDA Panel Right to Recommend Against MDMA Approval? Psychedelic treatments have potential, and taking an evidence-based approach is what's needed Jun 11, 2024
Unanimous Thumbs-Up From FDA Advisors for Alzheimer's Drug Advisory committee decision smooths the way for eventual FDA approval Jun 10, 2024
Quick Test Helps Detect Dementia Primary care tool assesses memory recall, cognition and gait, and symbol-matching Jun 07, 2024
FDA Reviewers Question Patient Selection for Alzheimer's Drug Candidate Agency's advisors will discuss efficacy, safety of investigational donanemab Jun 06, 2024
Food Addiction Should Be Included in the DSM-6 Without an expanded diagnostic menu, many patients will struggle to get appropriate care Jun 06, 2024
Better Cognitive Outcomes Tied to Vigorous Exercise in Hypertensive Adults SPRINT MIND analysis looks at 7,600 older adults at high risk of cognitive decline Jun 06, 2024
Mental Health Dominates Telehealth; Top Psychiatrist Sued; College PTSD Doubles News and commentary from the psychiatry world Jun 05, 2024
Service Dogs Helped Ease PTSD Symptoms in U.S. Military Veterans "It's the greatest medicine with the least amount of side effects," says one vet Jun 05, 2024
FDA Panel Votes Against MDMA for PTSD Advisors raised concerns about efficacy, safety, trial design, misconduct Jun 05, 2024
Insomnia Trajectory Tied to Subsequent Depression Risk Progressive worsening insomnia tied to greatest risk Jun 04, 2024
Co-Locating COVID Vaccines, Infection Testing With Syringe Services Shows Success 94% of people completed primary vaccination in this Baltimore-based initiative Jun 03, 2024
Hypertension After Kidney Donation; Statins in Old and Very Old People Also in TTHealthWatch: fluoride's effect on pregnancy outcomes Jun 01, 2024 podcast
FDA Staff Questions Safety of MDMA Treatment for PTSD Advisory committee will weigh benefits and risks next week May 31, 2024
10 Psychiatrists Taking Over Social Media For advice, humor, and more, these psychiatrists on TikTok and Instagram are worth a follow May 30, 2024
Young-Onset Dementia Tied to Preeclampsia Study of 2 million women in France identifies new association May 30, 2024
Nurse Fired After Gaza Comments; Sedative-Laced Drugs; 4 Million Chickens Killed Health news and commentary gathered by staff May 30, 2024
The Sickening Reality of 'White' Beauty Standards From hair straighteners to racial surgery, the physical and emotional harm runs deep May 29, 2024
One in Nine Kids Have ADHD; Placebo Response in Trials; Befriending Former Patients News and commentary from the psychiatry world May 29, 2024
Suicide Risk Higher for Women With Premenstrual Disorders Risk highest for women diagnosed before age 25 May 28, 2024
Noise and Air Pollution Linked to Mental Health Conditions in Young People Exposure to common air pollutants during pregnancy was associated with greater odds of depression May 28, 2024
Summer Heat Waves Pose a Deadly Threat to Patients With Mental Illness We must be aware of particular risks among this group May 28, 2024
Dying Ex-Doctor Leaves Prison 2 Years After Pardon for Killing His Dad Vince Gilmer received a conditional pardon due to his terminal illness May 24, 2024
Suicide Research Must Consider Both the 'How' and the 'Why' Ancient observations from poets, scientists, and grandmothers May 24, 2024
Lifestyle-Dementia Links Persist Regardless of Risk Genes, French Study Shows Dementia prevention efforts may be beneficial despite genetic susceptibility May 23, 2024
Can Mental Disorders Be Transmitted Among Teen Peer Networks? Observational study suggests there might be a relationship, but mechanisms aren't clear May 23, 2024
Is $10 the Best BetterHelp Could Do for Violating Patient Privacy? The paltry settlement emphasizes the need for stronger data privacy protections May 23, 2024
Earbuds and Hearing Loss; Campaign Rally Deaths; Cannabis vs Alcohol Use Daily Health news and commentary gathered by staff May 23, 2024
Brain Risks Drop When Diet Includes More Minimally Processed Foods Higher intake of ultra-processed foods upped the incidence of cognitive impairment or stroke May 22, 2024
Psychostimulant No Help in Relieving Cancer-Related Fatigue No significant differences in outcomes between methylphenidate, placebo May 22, 2024
Psychiatry MOC Lawsuit Dismissed; Cannabis vs Alcohol Use; Diagnosing Adult ADHD News and commentary from the psychiatry world May 22, 2024
Dying Ex-Doctor Serving Life for Murder May Soon Be Free After a conditional pardon and 2-year wait, Vince Gilmer could be released this week May 22, 2024
Hospital Patient Finally Discharged After More Than 3 Years Many behavioral health patients don't need medical care, but no step-down facility will take them May 22, 2024
Clarifying Misconceptions About Youth Gender-Affirming Care What trans people, clinicians, and families really want others to know about youth gender care May 22, 2024
