Pain could be reduced by watching nature scenes, new study suggests A groundbreaking study reveals that exposure to nature can reduce pain by altering brain activity. Researchers found that participants experienced lower pain levels when viewing outdoor scenes.
COVID anniversary shines new light on effort to support doctors' mental health Drs. Randy Pilgrim and Bentley Tate are on the front lines calling for more support for physicians' mental health as Congress considers the Lorna Breen Act.
Minnesota Republicans to introduce bill defining 'Trump derangement syndrome' as mental illness A group of Minnesota Republican senators are planning to introduce a bill to include "Trump derangement syndrome" in the state's definition of mental illness.
Most Americans lie to their dentists, here's why More than half of Americans admit to lying about their dental hygiene, with anxiety and embarrassment keeping many from regular checkups. Get the findings from a recent survey.
Deadly cancer type linked to obesity and high stress levels Pancreatic cancer, one of the deadliest types of the disease, has been linked to obesity and higher stress levels, a new UCLA study found. Doctors share how to reduce the risk.
Senate passes HALT Fentanyl Act to permanently classify all fentanyl-related drugs as Schedule I substances The Senate passed the HALT Fentanyl Act Friday aimed at closing loopholes exploited by drug traffickers. The bill gained approval from 84 senators, while 16 voted against it.
Illinois Dem lawmaker pushes bill to legalize attacks on police for people having mental health episode An Illinois lawmaker has introduced a bill that critics say will make it legal for anyone experiencing a mental health episode to attack police officers.
'They/Them/Turtle': Oregon mental health advisory board includes member who identifies as terrapin species JD "Terrapin" Holt, who uses the pronouns "they/them" and "turtle," sits on the Oregon Health Authority's Consumer Advisory Council, which advises the agency's director on best practices around the state's provision of mental health services.
What parents should know about kids' phone usage Verizon executive Sowmyanarayan Sampath and psychologist Keneisha Sinclair-McBride address growing tech exposure in kids and how parents can help ensure their safety and well-being.
Biden's 'autopen signature' appears on most official docs, raising concerns over who controlled the WH: report President Biden's signature on official executive documents shows the same autopen signature, renewing concerns over his mental acuity, a report shows.
