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boisestatepublicradio.org > 2026-03-10 > a-dose-of-psilocybin-helps-smokers-quit-in-new-study

A dose of psilocybin helps smokers quit in new study

4+ hour, 48+ min ago  (818+ words) The long-running campaign against smoking could find reinforcements from the new wave of research into psychedelics. Though much of the attention around psychedelics has focused on depression and other mental health conditions, researchers believe these substances also hold the potential…...

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boisestatepublicradio.org > 2026-02-05 > study-finds-people-with-depression-can-benefit-from-a-ketogenic-diet

Study finds people with depression can benefit from a ketogenic diet

1+ mon, 5+ day ago  (100+ words) A new study finds that people with depression can benefit from following a ketogenic diet. But researchers say they're not ready to recommend the high-fat, low-carb diet just yet. NPR's Will Stone ... - On Air Now Playing BSPR Music (Classical, KBSU)…...

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boisestatepublicradio.org > 2025-09-04 > a-single-dose-of-lsd-can-treat-anxiety-and-depression-for-months-study-shows

A single dose of LSD can treat anxiety and depression for months, study shows

6+ mon, 5+ day ago  (113+ words) A new study finds that a single dose of LSD can ease a person's anxiety for months. This could give legitimacy to research on a range of psychedelics. - On Air Now Playing BSPR Music (Classical, KBSU) A single dose of…...

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boisestatepublicradio.org > 2025-07-13 > a-new-study-renews-the-debate-around-withdrawal-from-stopping-antidepressants

A new study renews the debate around withdrawal from stopping antidepressants

7+ mon, 4+ week ago  (106+ words) A new study has sparked debate on the prevalence of withdrawal symptoms when patients stop taking antidepressants, as well as on the severity of those symptoms. - On Air Now Playing BSPR Music (Classical, KBSU) A new study renews the debate…...

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boisestatepublicradio.org > 2025-06-18 > screen-addiction-and-suicidal-behaviors-are-linked-for-teens-a-study-shows

Screen addiction and suicidal behaviors are linked for teens, a study shows

8+ mon, 3+ week ago  (960+ words) If you or someone you know is in crisis, contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline via call, text or chat. A new study finds that addiction to social media, mobile phones and video games is linked to a higher risk of…...

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boisestatepublicradio.org > 2025-05-13 > a-quarter-of-children-have-a-parent-with-substance-use-disorder-a-study-finds

A quarter of children have a parent with substance use disorder, a study finds

9+ mon, 4+ week ago  (798+ words) A new study estimates that 19 million children in the U.S. have a parent with a substance use disorder and that alcohol is the most commonly used substance by the parents. The number amounts to 1 in 4 children with a parent who has…...

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boisestatepublicradio.org > 2025-04-24 > millions-of-american-kids-have-an-adhd-diagnosis-are-they-being-treated-effectively

Millions of American kids have an ADHD diagnosis. Are they being treated effectively?

10+ mon, 2+ week ago  (113+ words) ADHD has been considered a medical disorder, treatable with drugs like Ritalin, but New York Times Magazine'writer Paul Tough says recent studies question that assumption and treatment options. - On Air Now Playing BSPR Music (Classical, KBSU) Millions of American kids…...