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Folic acid tied to a reduction in suicide attempts
“This is a very large decrease and is extremely significant and exciting.”
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Deep brain stimulation effective for OCD, but barriers persist
New study “offers hope for patients with severe symptoms of OCD whose disorder did not respond to a range of conventional therapies,” said Dr....
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Meet our newest genetically engineered frenemy, herpes
Plus: Cooking and cleaning your way to air pollution, dying to become a tree, and thawing out “COVID-frozen” goals.
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Safer opioid supply program in Canada helps those who face overdose risks
“It’s a contentious issue, but it makes so much sense that, if what’s killing people is highly toxic drugs, we need to find a way to provide an...
Commentary
Could a vaccine (and more) fix the fentanyl crisis?
The first human trial is underway right now for a vaccine against oxycodone. Not only that, but there are other vaccines that are in animal trials...
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Timing of food intake a novel strategy for treating mood disorders?
“Our findings provide evidence for the timing of food intake as a novel strategy to potentially minimize mood vulnerability in individuals...
Conference Coverage
Mothers’ diabetes linked to ADHD in their children
A small increased risk of ADHD in children born to mothers with diabetes, including pregestational diabetes and gestational diabetes, has been...
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Eighty percent of U.S. maternal deaths are preventable: Study
“It’s significant. It’s staggering. It’s heartbreaking.”
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Ketamine linked to reduced suicidal thoughts, depression, anxiety
Sex, age, and other demographic characteristics did not predict response or remission, but suicide planning trended toward higher response rates...
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Adderall shortage reported by pharmacies, patients
Patients have been told the drug would not be available for weeks, though it’s supposed to be taken daily.