How A Psychedelic Drug Helps Cancer Patients Overcome Anxiety
Many cancer patients who took the psychedelic drug psilocybin under supervision said the experience erased their anxiety and depression over illness and death.
Mental Health
Study: Vast Majority Of People Who Are Depressed Do Not Seek Help
In poor countries, only 1 in 27 people received minimally adequate care. In wealthy countries, it's 1 in 5.
Zap! Magnet Study Offers Fresh Insights Into How Memory Works
A magnetic pulse to a certain spot in the brain of healthy volunteers restored recently "forgotten" thoughts, researchers found. The study is shifting the understanding of short-term recall.
Life Inside The Alzheimer's Ward: A Hidden World Revealed
The dementia wing of a nursing home is foreign territory to most people. Photographer Maja Daniels spent three years documenting the lives of people with Alzheimer's in a hospital in France.
Senators, Military Specialists Say Army Report On Dismissed Soldiers Is Troubling
The review was ordered after NPR found that 22,000 soldiers diagnosed with mental health problems or brain injuries were dismissed for misconduct. The Army concluded it fairly dismissed them.
Give Thanks For Siblings: They Can Make Us Healthier And Happier
Sibling relationships are usually the longest-lived family ties, and most adults say they're close to their siblings. That closeness can shelter and sustain us through life's perils and joys.
Your Dog Remembers Every Move You Make
Our canine pals remember lots of facts, like where to find the food bowl. Now there's evidence they also have aspects of "episodic memory," which allow them to relive experiences and events.
Contest: Seeking Nominations For Untold Stories In Global Health
The goal is to bring vital but neglected stories to the public eye.
When The Kids Go Vegan, It Can Be A Recipe For A Stressful Holiday Meal
For parents with kids on special diets, be it vegan, paleo or gluten-free, holidays can mean more anxiety than fun. The solution lies in working together with their children to plan the perfect meal.
Dementia Risk Declines, And Education May Be One Reason Why
The prevalence of Alzheimer's and other dementias declined by almost 3 percent from 2000 to 2012, a study finds. That could be a result of people getting more education, and better health overall.