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SLEEP over a photo of George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, TX

<乌鸦传媒>Insomnia Trajectory Tied to Subsequent Depression Risk

Progressive worsening insomnia tied to greatest risk

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<乌鸦传媒>Co-Locating COVID Vaccines, Infection Testing With Syringe Services Shows Success

94% of people completed primary vaccination in this Baltimore-based initiative

<乌鸦传媒>Hypertension After Kidney Donation; Statins in Old and Very Old People

Also in TTHealthWatch: fluoride's effect on pregnancy outcomes

FDA ADCOMM midomafetamine capsules (MDMA, Lykos Therapeutics) over a close up photo of drug capsules

<乌鸦传媒>FDA Staff Questions Safety of MDMA Treatment for PTSD

Advisory committee will weigh benefits and risks next week

Doctor on a phone at night on social media.

<乌鸦传媒>10 Psychiatrists Taking Over Social Media

For advice, humor, and more, these psychiatrists on TikTok and Instagram are worth a follow

Pregnant woman at a routine check-up.

<乌鸦传媒>Young-Onset Dementia Tied to Preeclampsia

Study of 2 million women in France identifies new association

Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.

<乌鸦传媒>Nurse Fired After Gaza Comments; Sedative-Laced Drugs; 4 Million Chickens Killed

Health news and commentary gathered by 乌鸦传媒 staff

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<乌鸦传媒>The Sickening Reality of 'White' Beauty Standards

From hair straighteners to racial surgery, the physical and emotional harm runs deep

Illustration of a brain shaped maze.

<乌鸦传媒>One in Nine Kids Have ADHD; Placebo Response in Trials; Befriending Former Patients

News and commentary from the psychiatry world

A photo of a calendar with PMS!! written in blue marker for three days in a row.

<乌鸦传媒>Suicide Risk Higher for Women With Premenstrual Disorders

Risk highest for women diagnosed before age 25

A photo of a low-flying passenger airliner in a residential neighborhood.

<乌鸦传媒>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

A photo of an outdoor digital thermometer which reads: 110 degrees Fahrenheit.

<乌鸦传媒>Summer Heat Waves Pose a Deadly Threat to Patients With Mental Illness

We must be aware of particular risks among this group

A photo of Vince Gilmer in the Washington County jail in Abingdon, Virginia.

<乌鸦传媒>Dying Ex-Doctor Leaves Prison 2 Years After Pardon for Killing His Dad

Vince Gilmer received a conditional pardon due to his terminal illness

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<乌鸦传媒>Suicide Research Must Consider Both the 'How' and the 'Why'

Ancient observations from poets, scientists, and grandmothers

A computer rendering of amyloid plaques amongst neurons and neurofibrillary tangles inside neurons.

<乌鸦传媒>Lifestyle-Dementia Links Persist Regardless of Risk Genes, French Study Shows

Dementia prevention efforts may be beneficial despite genetic susceptibility

A photo of a group of teens hanging out on a pier.

<乌鸦传媒>Can Mental Disorders Be Transmitted Among Teen Peer Networks?

Observational study suggests there might be a relationship, but mechanisms aren't clear

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<乌鸦传媒>Is $10 the Best BetterHelp Could Do for Violating Patient Privacy?

The paltry settlement emphasizes the need for stronger data privacy protections

Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.

<乌鸦传媒>Earbuds and Hearing Loss; Campaign Rally Deaths; Cannabis vs Alcohol Use Daily

Health news and commentary gathered by 乌鸦传媒 staff

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<乌鸦传媒>Brain Risks Drop When Diet Includes More Minimally Processed Foods

Higher intake of ultra-processed foods upped the incidence of cognitive impairment or stroke

A close up photo of methylphenidate tablets.

<乌鸦传媒>Psychostimulant No Help in Relieving Cancer-Related Fatigue

No significant differences in outcomes between methylphenidate, placebo

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<乌鸦传媒>Psychiatry MOC Lawsuit Dismissed; Cannabis vs Alcohol Use; Diagnosing Adult ADHD

News and commentary from the psychiatry world

A photo of Benjamin Gilmer, MD.

<乌鸦传媒>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

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<乌鸦传媒>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

A photo of pills embossed with the transgender symbol spilled from a bottle.

<乌鸦传媒>Clarifying Misconceptions About Youth Gender-Affirming Care

What trans people, clinicians, and families really want others to know about youth gender care

Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.

<乌鸦传媒>Matthew Perry's Death Investigated; CDC H5N1 Surveillance; Trump Talks Birth Control

Health news and commentary gathered by 乌鸦传媒 staff

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<乌鸦传媒>Insufficient Sleep May Influence Cognition in Teens With Overweight and Obesity

Restricted sleep did not have same effects on adolescents with less weight

A photo of Dr. Roneil Malkani showing an example of pink noise being used to enhance slow brain waves during deep sleep.

<乌鸦传媒>Can Pink Noise Enhance Sleep and Memory? Early Research Drives a Color Noise Buzz.

"There's still a lot of work we have to do," says one researcher

A photo of two senior men and a senior woman sitting in the grass around a potted cannabis plant.

<乌鸦传媒>Legal Marijuana Leads to More Hospital Trips for Older Adults

ED visits tripled after edible cannabis was legalized in Canada

ACOG over a photo of the Moscone Center, in San Francisco, CA

<乌鸦传媒>Hospital Waterbirth Tied to Less Pain, Increased Patient Satisfaction

Ongoing trial tests giving birth in a filled inflatable tub versus land birth

A photo of counterfeit fentanyl pills seized by the Drug Enforcement Agency.

<乌鸦传媒>Pediatricians Have Important Role in Talking About Substance Use, Experts Say

"You can't just assume that somebody's going to get care elsewhere," one pediatrician noted

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<乌鸦传媒>Reflecting on Two Decades in Medicine: Advice to New Graduates

Give yourself permission to explore and excel in various aspects of your life and career

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<乌鸦传媒>New Mexico a Safe Haven for Trans Youth

Located near states with gender-affirming care bans, New Mexico acted to protect access

A photo of a pensive looking new mother holding her baby in the nursery.

<乌鸦传媒>HHS Task Force Launches Roadmap for Improving Maternal Mental Health

Report highlights need for national infrastructure and affordable, equitable access to services

Illustration of a brain shaped maze.

<乌鸦传媒>FDA Panel to Weigh In on MDMA Approval; Parents Lost to Overdose; New APA President

News and commentary from the psychiatry world

A computer rendering of a body mass index scale.

<乌鸦传媒>Obesity, Low Body Mass Linked to Mental Health Concerns in Adolescents

Psychosomatic concerns also increased significantly from 2002 to 2018

INVESTIGATIVE ROUNDUP over an image of two people looking at computer screens.

<乌鸦传媒>Dark Side of MDMA's Journey to FDA; Fake Studies Shutter Journals; H5N1 Turf Wars

This past week in healthcare investigations

A photo of a container of Narcan.

<乌鸦传媒>U.S. Overdose Deaths Dropped in 2023, but Experts Say It's Too Soon to Celebrate

About 107,500 people died of overdoses last year

Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.

<乌鸦传媒>Jimmy Carter 'Coming to the End'; U.S. Overdose Deaths Drop; Drowning Deaths Rise

Health news and commentary gathered by 乌鸦传媒 staff

A computer rendering of a pill embossed with a transgender symbol.

<乌鸦传媒>How We Analyzed the Impact of State Bans on Gender-Affirming Care

These drugs are only a part of gender-affirming care, but they hint at bigger changes over time

A photo of a box of donepezil hydrochloride tablets.

<乌鸦传媒>Donepezil Flunks Test for Chemotherapy-Related Cognitive Impairment

No improvement versus placebo in immediate recall or other outcomes in breast cancer survivors

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