https://mindandmargin.com/2026-08-21https://mindandmargin.com/share-home.svg https://mindandmargin.com/news/managing-knee-osteoarthritis-through/2026-08-21https://mindandmargin.com/share-managing-knee-osteoarthritis-through.svgWellness, health, well-being, healing, spiritual, lifestyle.Exercise, stronger leg muscles, a healthier diet, and even modest weight loss can dramatically reduce stress on the knees and help keep pain in check. (Source: sciencedaily.com) https://mindandmargin.com/news/complexities-rare-disease-studies/2026-08-21https://mindandmargin.com/share-complexities-rare-disease-studies.svgA child holding a plush toy listens to a man in a therapy session. Mental HealthA mother's personal experience with her son's Duchenne muscular dystrophy treatment highlights the challenges of designing rare disease studies and the importance of regulatory flexibility. https://mindandmargin.com/news/faith-based-organizations-receive/2026-08-21https://mindandmargin.com/share-faith-based-organizations-receive.svgCaucasian woman sitting pensively indoors, capturing a moment of reflection and emotion. Mental...The Trump administration has announced nearly $2 billion in funding for faith-based groups, with $1.4 billion going towards health services, including $850 million for World Vision to support... https://mindandmargin.com/news/reclassifying-muscle-dysmorphia-improve/2026-08-21https://mindandmargin.com/share-reclassifying-muscle-dysmorphia-improve.svgHyoscyamus niger, henbane, mental health, toxic, herbal, medicine. Mental HealthMuscle dysmorphia, a condition characterized by a hyperfixation on building muscles, is often overlooked in boys and men, despite being a significant mental health issue. An expert is advocating... https://mindandmargin.com/news/clozapine-regulations-may-widen/2026-08-20https://mindandmargin.com/share-clozapine-regulations-may-widen.svgClose-up portrait of a young woman with long hair, expressing deep thought or emotion. Mental...Revised monitoring requirements for clozapine may inadvertently worsen existing inequalities in access to treatment for people of African ancestry (Source: The Lancet Psychiatry) https://mindandmargin.com/news/nmda-receptor-encephalitis-structural/2026-08-20https://mindandmargin.com/share-nmda-receptor-encephalitis-structural.svgLow-angle photo of pink and orange balloons. Mental HealthA cross-sectional study in Germany investigates the relationship between structural brain changes and post-acute outcomes in patients with NMDA receptor encephalitis, highlighting the importance... https://mindandmargin.com/news/trump-fda-pick-faces/2026-08-20https://mindandmargin.com/share-trump-fda-pick-faces.svgWoman, face, bullying, stress, shame, be ashamed. Mental HealthHeidi Overton, a key health policymaker in the Trump administration, has been nominated to lead the Food and Drug Administration. Her appointment has raised concerns about her potential competing... https://mindandmargin.com/news/cdc-director-emphasizes-transparency/2026-08-20https://mindandmargin.com/share-cdc-director-emphasizes-transparency.svgFrozen tears on railway, stop children suicide, stop teenager suicide, for all kids and teens...The new director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Erica Schwartz, has emphasized the importance of transparency and accountability in her first address to agency staff. https://mindandmargin.com/news/trump-picks-fda-commissioner/2026-08-20https://mindandmargin.com/share-trump-picks-fda-commissioner.svgFitness, treadmill, gym, equipment, cardio, training. Mental Health equipmentPresident Trump has nominated Heidi Overton, a top White House aide, to lead the FDA. The nomination has sparked controversy, with some critics questioning her qualifications and stance on... https://mindandmargin.com/news/physical-activity-dementia-risk/2026-08-20https://mindandmargin.com/share-physical-activity-dementia-risk.svgPortrait of a sad caucasian woman with tears in her eyes, reflecting emotion and introspection...A large systematic review and meta-analysis suggests that leisure-time exercise is associated with lower dementia risk, while occupational physical activity may increase the risk. https://mindandmargin.com/news/regeneron-pasatru-approved-fda-5a68a1e9/2026-08-19https://mindandmargin.com/share-regeneron-pasatru-approved-fda-5a68a1e9.svgA woman comforts a friend in distress on a green couch indoors. Mental HealthThe FDA has approved Regeneron's Pasatru for fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva (FOP), a rare condition causing abnormal bone growth. The drug aims to slow disease progression, potentially... https://mindandmargin.com/news/stat-initiative-aims-tackle-0084f68d/2026-08-19https://mindandmargin.com/share-stat-initiative-aims-tackle-0084f68d.svgTop view of female with closed eyes lying underwater in bathtub and pinching nose while holding...STAT, a leading healthcare publication, has launched a new initiative to address the crisis of trust in science, with a focus on exploring the origins of misinformation and promoting transparency... https://mindandmargin.com/news/american-cancer-society-cancels-fb3176b5/2026-08-19https://mindandmargin.com/share-american-cancer-society-cancels-fb3176b5.svgA thoughtful portrait of a woman with closed eyes, expressing calmness and introspection. Mental...The American Cancer Society has canceled its upcoming Wine and Spirits Industry's Gala, citing a need to align events with its mission and prevention guidance. (Source: STAT News) https://mindandmargin.com/news/experts-question-huidagene-disclosures-659500c6/2026-08-19https://mindandmargin.com/share-experts-question-huidagene-disclosures-659500c6.svgLibrary, architecture, books, interior, interior design, stairs. Mental Health modernA recent patient death has led experts to scrutinize Huidagene's disclosures, raising concerns about the company's transparency and safety protocols. (Source: STAT News) https://mindandmargin.com/news/prioritizing-care-people-severe/2026-08-19https://mindandmargin.com/share-prioritizing-care-people-severe.svgClose-up of a vintage typewriter displaying a mental health message on paper. Mental HealthThe COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the need to prioritize care for people with severe mental illness, who face significant physical health inequalities. (Source: The Lancet Psychiatry) https://mindandmargin.com/news/enduring-nmda-receptor-encephalitis/2026-08-19https://mindandmargin.com/share-enduring-nmda-receptor-encephalitis.svgClose-up of 'Mental Health' text on cloth, symbolizing calmness and self-care. Mental HealthResearchers have made significant progress in understanding N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor (NMDAR) encephalitis, a condition characterized by widespread neuropsychiatric symptoms. A recent study... https://mindandmargin.com/news/future-ai-mental-health/2026-08-18https://mindandmargin.com/share-future-ai-mental-health.svgWooden mannequin arms holding a blue cloud with 'Mindfulness' text, promoting self-awareness...As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to transform the field of mental health, experts are raising concerns about its safety, equity, and accountability. A recent editorial in The Lancet... https://mindandmargin.com/news/cdc-zombie-programs-continue/2026-08-18https://mindandmargin.com/share-cdc-zombie-programs-continue.svgWooden mannequin with speech bubble highlighting mindfulness concept on white background. Mental...The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has been left with 'zombie programs' due to the Trump administration's layoffs, which have resulted in a lack of staffing and expertise in key... https://mindandmargin.com/news/us-sees-rise-nausea/2026-08-18https://mindandmargin.com/share-us-sees-rise-nausea.svgA therapist and client in a counseling session, capturing feelings and support. Mental Health...A recent CDC report highlights a significant increase in hospital visits due to cannabis hyperemesis syndrome, a condition characterized by nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain in frequent... https://mindandmargin.com/news/increased-risk-psychiatric-disorders/2026-08-18https://mindandmargin.com/share-increased-risk-psychiatric-disorders.svgStethoscope, hospital, doctor, health, medicine, healthcare. Mental Health professional photographyA Swedish cohort study found that patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are at increased risk for several psychiatric disorders both before and after diagnosis. (Source: MedPage Today) https://mindandmargin.com/news/medicaid-stop-paying-some/2026-08-17https://mindandmargin.com/share-medicaid-stop-paying-some.svgA close-up of a healthcare provider's hands gently holding a tablet with a patient's file open...The Trump administration has announced that Medicaid will stop paying for gender-affirming surgeries and hormone treatments for transgender minors, effective October 13. (Source: MedPage Today) https://mindandmargin.com/news/federal-policy-complicates-efforts/2026-08-17https://mindandmargin.com/share-federal-policy-complicates-efforts.svgA close-up of a pair of gloved hands holding a small package of opioid test strips, the hands...A new federal policy may hinder organizations' ability to distribute test strips that identify adulterants in street drugs, potentially increasing overdose rates. (Source: MedPage Today) https://mindandmargin.com/news/estrogen-only-hormone-therapy/2026-08-17https://mindandmargin.com/share-estrogen-only-hormone-therapy.svgA pair of gloved hands, one holding a pill organiser, the other a stethoscope, rest on a...A new retrospective study of more than 21,000 women finds that use of estrogen-only menopausal hormone therapy is associated with reduced Alzheimer’s pathology, lower odds of dementia diagnosis... https://mindandmargin.com/news/looksmaxxing-apps-growing-threat-eaddca/2026-08-17https://mindandmargin.com/share-looksmaxxing-apps-growing-threat-eaddca.svgHealthcare worker with gloves using medical device indoors. Mental Health equipmentThe rise of looksmaxxing apps, which use AI to score facial attractiveness, is raising concerns among mental health professionals. These apps, popular among teenage boys, promote narrow beauty... https://mindandmargin.com/news/falls-short-arthritis-pain-44b84e/2026-08-17https://mindandmargin.com/share-falls-short-arthritis-pain-44b84e.svgHealth, wellness, fitness, strength, energy, word. Mental Health conceptA recent study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) suggests that the United States is not making progress in managing arthritis pain, with nearly 60% of adults with the... https://mindandmargin.com/news/first-night-effect-why-579fb5/2026-08-16https://mindandmargin.com/share-first-night-effect-why-579fb5.svgA man stands outdoors with his hands on his head, conveying stress and contemplation. Mental...The first-night effect is a phenomenon where people experience difficulty sleeping in a new environment, often due to evolutionary adaptations that keep the brain vigilant in unfamiliar... https://mindandmargin.com/news/shift-perspective-ssri-use-bb05c3/2026-08-16https://mindandmargin.com/share-shift-perspective-ssri-use-bb05c3.svgClose-up portrait with flowers and 'Hope' message on face. 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