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Just one dose of psychedelic drug reduced depression in a week: Study
6+ hour, 29+ min ago (532+ words) Feb 16, 2026 at 11:00 AM EST Feb 16, 2026 at 11:59 AM EST Americans Are Socializing Less, Is It Making Us Unhappy? Woman Experiences Abdominal Pain and Bloating, Horror at What Scan Reveals Family and Parenting Reporter A psychedelic drug known for its intense but…...
Cannabis use may affect IVF, scientists warn
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (468+ words) Cannabis use could impact the quality of a women's eggs and embryos, according to new research published in the journal Nature Communications. In their study, pharmacologist Cyntia Duval and colleagues analyzed 1,059 follicular fluid samples from women undergoing in vitro fertilization…...
Genetic test can reveal risk of late-life depression
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (875+ words) A world-first study has shown that it is possible to determine who is likely to get depression in late-life based on a "genetic score." The longitudinal study of more than 12,000 people over 70 paves the way for the potential use of…...
Gen Zer's moment that led to schizophrenia diagnosis: "that's how you know"
6+ mon, 6+ hour ago (691+ words) A woman who is frequently asked how she knew she had schizophrenia has answered the question on TikTok, racking up 720,000 views. To put it shortly, Mackenzie Salmonson, then 24, had no idea she was suffering from the chronic mental health illness…...
Psychotherapy offers chronic back pain relief for three years
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (827+ words) A type of psychotherapy called cognitive functional therapy (CFT) could help give people with chronic low back pain lasting relief for at least three years. This is the conclusion of a study led by researchers at Curtin University and Macquarie…...
Treatments from llama's brains can help people with schizophrenia
6+ mon, 3+ week ago (566+ words) Antibodies from llamas could be used to create a new generation of schizophrenia treatments that can effectively target the brain, rather than just reducing symptoms. This is the promise of a study led by scientists at the Institute of Functional…...
Postpartum depression can lead to children's emotional overeating
10+ mon, 3+ week ago (562+ words) Postpartum depression (PPD) can lead to children's emotional overeating, according to a study by researchers from the University of Illinois. One in eight women is affected by the medical condition, which causes strong feelings of sadness, anxiety, and tiredness that…...