August 26, 2024 Veterans with PTSD get 'significant' benefits from service dogs, first NIH-funded study finds The first NIH-funded clinical trial on service dogs and their impact on PTSD in military veterans found strong results. The lead study author and a Marine veteran discussed it.
August 14, 2024 Biden-Harris administration using taxpayer money to mask Medicare premium hikes before election: critics The Biden-Harris administration is using taxpayer funds to mask Medicare premium hikes, subsidizing costs significantly despite increasing debt, critics say.
August 10, 2024 FDA rejects MDMA as psychedelic-based treatment for mental health, PTSD The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Friday its rejection of MDMA as a treatment for PTSD. Veterans have long advocated for its approval.
August 4, 2024 Some pregnant women use castor oil to speed up labor, but experts say it's not for everyone Women's health experts weighed in on the use of castor oil for inducing pregnancy after the method goes viral on TikTok, pointing out potential safety concerns.
June 3, 2024 Pentagon's 'barbaric' drug testing on beagles raises hackles of pet-loving politicians The White Coat Waste Project uncovered a Defense Department project that is spending nearly $1 million on experimental drug testing of a human pharmaceutical on canines, to Congress' dismay
May 16, 2024 Chicago nurse is finally free of COVID-19-related PTSD and depression after electrical brain tapping therapy A Chicago nurse closed out her 40-year career after the coronavirus pandemic left her with PTSD and depression. She revealed how an electrical brain-tapping therapy called deep TMS saved her life.
May 9, 2024 Orangutan in Indonesian rainforest treats own facial wound, say researchers: ‘Appeared intentional’ An orangutan in Indonesia that sustained a facial wound treated it himself, according to a study published in the journal Scientific Reports this month. Researchers and a veterinarian weighed in.
May 9, 2024 As Ozzy Osbourne announces stem cell therapy, experts urge caution, highlight risks As rock legend Ozzy Osbourne has turned to stem cell therapy, some experts caution that the treatment is not for everyone. A doctor weighed in on the potential risks.
March 26, 2024 Cold therapy techniques come under hot scrutiny by researchers: 'Overall benefits remain uncertain' Cold therapy has been a hot health trend in recent years, but a new review suggests it might not live up to the hype. Researchers and experts share insights.
January 12, 2024 Colorado doctor prescribes ping pong treatment for neurodegenerative disorders: 'Doing something good' Dr. Antonio Barbera, a former doctor who is now living with multiple sclerosis, is founder and CEO of Table Tennis Connections in Fort Collins, Colorado, which launched its NeuroPong program in 2021.
