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Toward ‘superhuman cognition’: The future of brain-computer interfaces
Among the big players in this area of research is billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk, who in 2016 founded Neuralink.
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United Healthcare settles claims it violated mental health parity
The joint New York–federal investigation determined that United Healthcare reduced reimbursement rates for out-of-network mental health services...
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Politics or protection? What’s behind the push for boosters?
Two high-level FDA officials have abruptly resigned amid reports that they were angry that the Biden administration was making decisions that...
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COVID-19 linked to baby bust in high-income countries
Researchers found a significant COVID-19-related decline in crude birth rates in 7 of 22 high-income countries.
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Exercising to lose weight is not for every ‘body’
Compensatory mechanisms will compensate, whether you like it or not.
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The secret I’ll take to my grave: Doc reveals
“Keeping a secret diminishes well-being,” Dr. Mason said. “It makes people feel socially distant. It lowers relationship satisfaction, and it...
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Pups for veterans with PTSD: Biden signs PAWS act into law
H.R. 1448 orders the VA to begin a pilot program that will examine the utility and effectiveness of service dogs for improving the mental health...
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Pandemic unveils growing suicide crisis for communities of color
“COVID created more transparency regarding what we already knew was happening,” said Sonyia Richardson, a suicide researcher.
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A hot dog a day takes 36 minutes away
Plus: Overstressed and undersexed, pandemic pandemonium, and lifesaving spider venom.
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Healing Haiti: The emotional trauma of repeat crises
"When I say resilient, I mean they will survive," said Betty Jean, a trauma consultant. "But we are talking about a traumatized people."
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Delta whiplash: How the new surge is affecting mental health