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Read More about Back to the future: Psychedelic drugs in psychiatry
Back to the future: Psychedelic drugs in psychiatry

Back to the future: Psychedelic drugs in psychiatry
There is a renewed interest in the potential for psychedelic drugs to be used for medical purposes in the treatment of a variety of psychiatric conditions. Broadly, these drugs are able to induce altered thoughts and sensory perceptions, and research has found them to be beneficial in treating depression and post-traumatic stress disorder, and they can also be helpful for some people in end-of-life situations.
Read More about Children not yet vaccinated against COVID-19? What to do
Children not yet vaccinated against COVID-19? What to do

Children not yet vaccinated against COVID-19? What to do
Now that many people have been vaccinated against COVID-19, it feels like things are starting to return to something resembling normal. But because the vaccines have not yet been approved for those under 12, families with children under this age need to be careful and thoughtful as they plan summer activities.
Read More about Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia by telemedicine: Is it as good as in-person treatment?
Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia by telemedicine: Is it as good as in-person treatment?

Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia by telemedicine: Is it as good as in-person treatment?
Chronic insomnia affects between 10% and 15% of adults in the US. A specific form of cognitive behavioral therapy for treatment of insomnia is becoming more accessible because it can be delivered remotely. A recent study investigated how this therapy delivered via telemedicine compared to the same form of therapy delivered in person.
Read More about Summer camp: What parents need to know this year
Summer camp: What parents need to know this year

Summer camp: What parents need to know this year
Many parents and children hope that this summer will allow a return to typical activities. For families who are considering summer camp for their children, adjustments and adaptations will need to be made because of COVID-19, and parents should be prepared to ask questions about planning and risk management.
Read More about More people now eligible for lung cancer screening
More people now eligible for lung cancer screening

More people now eligible for lung cancer screening
Updated guidelines suggest current and former smokers get an annual lung cancer screening including those who have quit within the past 15 years.
Read More about Plant-based diet quality linked to lower stroke risk
Plant-based diet quality linked to lower stroke risk

Plant-based diet quality linked to lower stroke risk

People who ate healthy plant-based foods had a 10% reduction in stroke risk, compared with people who ate unhealthy plant-based foods, according to a Harvard study published online March 10, 2021, by the journal Neurology.

Read More about Treating sleep apnea: Good for your heart and mind?
Treating sleep apnea: Good for your heart and mind?

Treating sleep apnea: Good for your heart and mind?
Obstructive sleep apnea occurs when soft tissue at the back of the throat temporarily blocks the airway during sleep. People with sleep apnea face a heightened risk of high blood pressure, diabetes, heart attack, atrial fibrillation, and stroke. The condition can also affect mood, and some people diagnosed with depression may actually have sleep apnea. Treating apnea with positive airway pressure improves both high blood pressure and depression.
Read More about Common questions about medical cannabis
Common questions about medical cannabis

Common questions about medical cannabis
While cannabis is still illegal at the federal level, more than two-thirds of US states have made it partly or fully legal for medical purposes. People who decide to use marijuana for a medical condition often have questions about its safety and proper use — the same considerations doctors weigh when determining whether it should be prescribed for a particular patient.
Read More about Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children — what parents need to know
Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children — what parents need to know

Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children — what parents need to know
Multisystem inflammatory syndrome, or MIS-C, is a rare syndrome in some children that affects the heart and other organs. It may be a reaction to a current or past COVID-19 infection, but test results for the coronavirus are sometimes negative.
Read More about Agoraphobia: Has COVID fueled this anxiety disorder?
Agoraphobia: Has COVID fueled this anxiety disorder?

Agoraphobia: Has COVID fueled this anxiety disorder?
People with agoraphobia become anxious in places where they feel helpless or out of control, so they try to avoid such situations. But with the threat of COVID-19 still very real, fearing public spaces is a normal, or even prudent, instinct. So, when are anxious feelings normal, and when do they become a cause for concern?
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