Mental Health
Researchers at the University of Montana are advancing the development of vaccines aimed at preventing overdoses from fentanyl and heroin. With an anticipated initiation of Phase 1 human trials …
Key Takeaways Cocaine addiction is treatable with behavioral therapies, support, and long-term coping strategies. CBT and contingency management are among the most effective treatment options. Medication can ease symptoms, …
Sleeping disorders affect 70 million Americans. People who suffer from insomnia have trouble sleeping: they have trouble falling asleep, wake up too early, or even during the night. When …
Key Takeaways People with depression or anxiety have a higher chance of developing thyroid problems like hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism, up to 84% higher with severe symptoms. Treating thyroid inflammation …
Key Takeaways: Actively pursuing happiness can reduce self-control and mental energy, leading to lower life satisfaction. Studies show that happiness-seeking competes with self-regulation for limited mental resources, causing quicker …
In January 2023, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a new drug called Lecanemab for treating Alzheimer’s disease. Lecanemab is the second of the disease-modifying drugs approved for …
What is addiction? Addiction is a chronic neuropsychiatric disorder defined by a dependence on a psychoactive substance or activity that has harmful consequences for a person’s life and the …
Magic mushroom is an all-encompassing name given to any group of fungi containing the compound Psilocybin. Psilocybin is a psychedelic compound commonly utilized for its out-of-body experience – an …
Alzheimer’s disease is a neurologic disorder that is characterized by progressive brain atrophy (shrinking of the brain) and the death of brain cells. People who are aged 65 and …
The Gender dysphoria that occurs in some transgender persons can be explained by the concentration of a basic hormone that the brain receives in the uterus and during the …
