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Kevin Baillie says he shared his medically supervised ketamine therapy for depression during a vulnerability exercise at a Netflix workplace retreat.
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Kevin Baillie says he shared his medically supervised ketamine therapy for depression during a vulnerability exercise at a Netflix workplace retreat.
Posted July 27, 2026 | Reviewed by Monica Vilhauer Ph.D. Weâve all been here. Youâre standing in the kitchen, dinner is half-cooked, and your child wanders in, drops his arms like lead weights, and lets out those two…
A key U.S. government report on mental health, substance use and addiction showed continued improvements in several metrics, especially among young people. There was some uncertainty about the future ...
Engineers and neuroscientists at the University of California San Diego have developed a soft, wearable fingertip patch that continuously tracks a patient's Parkinson's disease medication levels through sweat. The device…
A new way to measure comorbidity—when a patient suffers from multiple diseases or health conditions—can be used to accurately predict a patient's risk of hospitalization and future health care costs across a population…
Ahana Tiwari is a trainee sub-editor with a keen eye for storytelling, performances, and cultural nuance. She has reviewed films ...
A comprehensive review of 21 studies examines how AI mental health chatbots are designed and how users experience them.
Like many people, I spend a lot of time online. And by online, I mean scrolling on social media. Platforms that used to feel very personal, filled with the lives of my close friends and people I knew, ...
A new 72-bed behavioral health center is opening in Oklahoma City, and OU Health needs more than 400 employees to staff it. Metro Tech is helping train the technicians.
(MedPage Today) -- Some doctors are pushing to organize the 10,000 attending physicians within the University of California system, setting in motion what could become the largest union of employed physicians, organizers…
Cancer immunotherapies have transformed treatment for many cancers, but pancreatic cancer remains especially difficult to treat. One major reason is that pancreatic tumors often create a "cold" tumor microenvironment…
Can a low-carb diet cause your cholesterol to skyrocket? This question has vexed researchers and influencers alike as the popularity of low-carbohydrate diets has surged, yet the evidence has remained mixed. New research…
Ever wonder why some people crave sweets while others can take them or leave them? Preliminary findings from a new study suggest that people who carry certain genetic variants associated with a preference for sweet or…
Everyone gets anxious now and then. Maybe your heart races before a big meeting, or you feel jittery waiting for some news — that’s normal. But what if you start shaking, feeling short of breath, or ...
Around 700,000 Kentucky kids will return to school in a few weeks and experts said it is important to prepare kids for the transition. While it may include a trip to the store for notebooks and ...
A new study reveals that the vagus nerve transmits gut nutrient signals to the hippocampus, boosting acetylcholine release and spatial memory.
Posted July 27, 2026 | Reviewed by Monica Vilhauer Ph.D. Mel Robbins' book Let Them is still a bestseller nearly two years after publication. The concept struck a chord with millions of people. This two-word phrase has…
America is undercounting the number of suicide deaths, despite the rise in suicide rates in the 21st century, experts caution in a commentary published in the journal Injury Prevention.
When a romantic partner frequently ignores you for their smartphone, the resulting sense of neglect can seep into the rest of your life. New survey data links partner "phubbing" to reduced household peace and increased…
A form of dementia that strikes younger people is more common in Hispanics than previously thought, according to a new study led by researchers at UT Health San Antonio, the academic health center of The University of…
Posted July 27, 2026 | Reviewed by Devon Frye Social connections are the lifeblood of what it means to be human. Relationships are an integral part—if not the integral part—of the human experience. We know this is true…
Posted July 27, 2026 | Reviewed by Monica Vilhauer Ph.D. Every semester, in my Power and Influence course, a familiar moment arrives. We are deep into a negotiation exercise or a role‑play designed to surface real…
(MedPage Today) -- The FDA approved SimpleScreen CRC, a blood-based screening test for adults 45 years and older who are at average risk for colorectal cancer (CRC), Freenome announced. SimpleScreen CRC joins Guardant…
(MedPage Today) -- Welcome to Culture Clinic, MedPage Today's collaboration with Northwell Health to offer a healthcare professional's take on the latest viral medical topics. An unregulated injectable peptide popping up…
A new study reveals that eye state flips the relationship between alpha brain activity and mind wandering.
We compare ourselves with other people. We do so in different ways, in different situations. We may or may not be aware of the comparisons we make. We may or may not realize, for good or ill, how these comparisons affect…
Posted July 27, 2026 | Reviewed by Devon Frye In my previous post, I wrote about my client Dennis’s painful memories of his incendiary response to a crisis that his son, Luke, was in the midst of during high school. We…
Chronic gum disease (periodontitis) may worsen bone deterioration in people with osteoporosis by disrupting the microorganisms that support gut health, according to collaborative research between Griffith University and…
Posted July 27, 2026 | Reviewed by Michelle Quirk I was recently speaking with someone about her experience as an employee for a large organization in the corporate world. Her main memory was that it was confusing and…
New analysis shows COMP360 psilocybin sessions for PTSD stay mostly silent, with nondirective support boosting safety and autonomy.
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