Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Shows Promise for Treating PTSD - Neuroscience News

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) has shown effectiveness in alleviating symptoms for individuals with PTSD unresponsive to traditional treatments.

App Shows Promise in Reducing Depression by Curbing Rumination - Neuroscience News

A new digital health intervention, developed over a decade of research, uses a gamified app to help reduce depressive symptoms by disrupting ruminative thought patterns.

What are your questions about weight loss drugs? - CNN

Weight loss and diabetes drugs Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound are seen as game-changers for obesity and weight management but for many people, there are still questions around side effects, accessibility and results. What do you want to know about the…

National MS Society grant aims to make astrocytes supportive again - Multiple Sclerosis News Today

Scientists will use $1 million from the National Multiple Sclerosis Society to explore ways to stop astrocytes from damaging nerve cells.

After the Pandemic, Alcohol Use Remains Elevated - Neuroscience News

U.S. alcohol use increased during the COVID-19 pandemic and has stayed elevated post-pandemic, posing serious health risks.

Online yoga classes prove helpful for back pain in new study - NPR

Participant reported relief from chronic low back pain and reduced need for pain-relief medications.

Menopause: Expert insights and tips - Medical News Today

In this episode of In Conversation, we look at some of the most important information everyone should have about perimenopause and menopause with our special guest, Dr. Kate Clancy, from the University of Illinois.

USDA's Dereliction in Containing Bird Flu Could Cause Calamitous Pandemic (Part 1) - American Council on Science and Health

An inherent conflict of interest – USDA both regulating and promoting livestock industries – prevents appropriate responses to outbreaks of infectious disease.

Beta Blockers Unnecessary Without Heart Failure - Newsmax

Beta blockers are go-to meds for many people who've survived a heart attack. However, new Swedish research has found that they might not be needed for heart attack survivors whose hearts have retained a normal pumping ability. Using them in this group might e…

This rare health disorder is on the rise in cannabis users - National Geographic

Nausea. Severe abdominal pain. Compulsive bathing. These are some of the hallmarks of cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome, a medical condition that’s on the rise.

Is Ozempic the modern wonder drug? All the conditions the weight loss jab can tackle — from addiction to Alzheimer’s - New York Post

“I’m using [Ozempic] off-label for a whole host of conditions — and have been for years,” Dr. Caroline Messer, an endocrinologist at Northwell Lenox Hill Hospital, told The Post.…

Safe sex doesn’t just mean condoms anymore - Vox.com

We’re living in a golden age of STI prevention.

Continuous Glucose Monitors for All? Opinions Remain Mixed - Medscape

The question is more urgent as over-the-counter continuous glucose monitoring devices become more widely available.

Neurologist Unveils ‘Surprising Age’ to Stop Drinking Beer for Cognitive Longevity - The Daily Galaxy --Great Discoveries Channel

A neurologist reveals the surprising age to quit beer for brain health. Alcohol could impact memory and increase dementia risk, urging a rethink of drinking habits in later life. Could it be time for a final toast to protect your cognitive future?

I’m a neuroscientist who taught rats to drive − their joy suggests how anticipating fun can enrich human life - CNN

We crafted our first rodent car from a plastic cereal container. After trial and error, my colleagues and I found that rats could learn to drive forward by grasping a small wire that acted like a gas pedal. Before long, they were steering with surprising prec…

My Twins’ Pre-K has Unconscionable Plans for the Thanksgiving Program. Uh, No Way. - Slate

I don't want them dressing up as puritan jerks.