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Plant Watering Lowers Blood Pressure and Anxiety in Older
A 10-minute indoor plant-watering session significantly reduced blood pressure and anxiety in older women compared to playing a computer game, according to
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Mouse Study Maps Ketamine Hallucination Circuits
A new study in mice identifies distinct brain pathways that, when disrupted by S-ketamine, separately cause false auditory perceptions and disorganized
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University Students Skew Global Mental Health Research
A new study in Nature Communications finds that relying on university-educated participants, even from non-Western countries, skews psychological research
Systems
HHS Appoints Eight New Members to Preventive Task Force
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has appointed eight new members to the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, including a new chair, reshaping the panel that issues evidence-based guidance on preventive health services.
Systems
Aging Doctors Lack Standard Cognitive Screening Policies
A study finds no G7 country has a nationwide framework to evaluate aging physicians' cognitive health, though about 25 U.S.
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NIH Study: Ozempic Ingredient Slows Aging in Mice
Semaglutide, the active ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy, extended lifespan and improved markers of aging in healthy older mice, with effects surpassing
Persistent Financial Hardship Linked to Faster Brain Aging
A UCL study finds that years of financial strain in early and middle adulthood are associated with poorer thinking skills by age 53 and more signs of brain
Hormone Therapy Eases Severe Menopause Mood Symptoms
An observational study found menopausal hormone therapy significantly improved psychological symptoms like depression and anxiety, with severe symptoms
Duke's Injectable Scaffold Aids Stroke Recovery in Mice
Duke University researchers have developed an injectable biomaterial that, in mice, transformed stroke-damaged brain cavities into environments that
New Trial Revives Psychodynamic Therapy Debate
A 2026 German trial suggests a modified form of psychodynamic psychotherapy may benefit patients with schizophrenia, challenging decades of skepticism
Connecticut Psychiatrist Investigated for 21 Alleged
A Connecticut psychiatrist faces investigation for alleged misconduct, while a new CDC report finds cannabis present in over one-fifth of overdose deaths.
Lifestyle Program Boosts Cognition 55% More Than General
A two-year study in Latin America found a structured lifestyle program with coaching improved global cognition 55% more than basic health advice in older
GLP-1 Prescription Rates Higher for Adults With Serious
A study of U.S. Insurance claims shows adults with serious mental illness received GLP-1 drug prescriptions at higher rates than those without SMI from
Ozempic Linked to Lower Psychiatric Hospitalization Risk
A large Swedish study finds semaglutide, the drug in Ozempic and Wegovy, is associated with a 21% lower risk of psychiatric hospitalization in people with
Coffee, Tea Affect Older Women's Bone
A 10-year study of 10,000 older women found tea drinking linked to slightly higher hip bone density, while consuming over five cups of coffee daily was
Older Pedestrian Deaths Stay High
A September 2026 report highlights that while older pedestrians are not injured more often, they are significantly more likely to die from vehicle collisions.
Sleep Routines Overlooked in Back-to-School
A 2026 survey finds many U.S. adults prioritize work, school, and family over sleep, risking their health as school routines resume.
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