https://mindandmargin.com/2026-08-23 https://mindandmargin.com/news/us-senators-criticize-trump/2026-08-23https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/mindandmargin/us-senators-criticize-trump.webpUS Senators Criticize Trump Administration's Health Data Demands for Lifesaving AidEight Democratic senators have expressed concern over the Trump administration's demands for access to foreign health data as a condition for lifesaving aid. (Source: MedPage Today) https://mindandmargin.com/news/congo-ebola-outbreak-track/2026-08-23https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/mindandmargin/congo-ebola-outbreak-track.webpCongo's Ebola Outbreak on Track to Surpass History's DeadliestThe Ebola outbreak in Congo is spreading at an unprecedented speed and could be three times the current known size, according to data from authorities and Africa's top public health agency. https://mindandmargin.com/news/ai-designed-intrabodies-could/2026-08-23https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/mindandmargin/ai-designed-intrabodies-could.webpAI-designed “intrabodies” could unlock new treatments for Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and MNDResearchers at the University of Essex have developed microscopic medicines that could pave the way for new approaches to treating neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and... https://mindandmargin.com/news/alcohol-abstinence-relapse/2026-08-23https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/mindandmargin/alcohol-abstinence-relapse.webpAlcohol Abstinence RelapseResearchers found that abstaining mice had increased activity in a brain region associated with stress and addiction, which could help predict relapse risk in humans (Source: sciencedaily.com) https://mindandmargin.com/news/evelyn-griffin/2026-08-23https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/mindandmargin/evelyn-griffin.webpEvelyn GriffinEvelyn Griffin is the new Surgeon General of Louisiana, aiming to transform public health in the state (Source: KFF Health News) https://mindandmargin.com/news/brain-proteins-blood-transfusions/2026-08-23https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/mindandmargin/brain-proteins-blood-transfusions.webpBrain Proteins in Blood TransfusionsResearch suggests blood transfusions may transmit harmful brain proteins like amyloid-beta, prompting calls for further study and safety measures. John Collinge, MD, and colleagues have reviewed... https://mindandmargin.com/news/managing-knee-osteoarthritis-through/2026-08-21https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/mindandmargin/managing-knee-osteoarthritis-through.webpManaging Knee Osteoarthritis Through Lifestyle ChangesExercise, 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://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/mindandmargin/complexities-rare-disease-studies.webpThe Complexities of Rare Disease Studies: A Personal Perspective on Duchenne Muscular DystrophyA 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://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/mindandmargin/faith-based-organizations-receive.webpFaith-Based Organizations Receive Largest Global Health Aid Allocation in Over 20 YearsThe 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://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/mindandmargin/reclassifying-muscle-dysmorphia-improve.webpReclassifying Muscle Dysmorphia to Improve Care for Boys and MenMuscle 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://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/mindandmargin/clozapine-regulations-may-widen.webpNew Clozapine Regulations May Widen Ethnic DisparitiesRevised 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://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/mindandmargin/nmda-receptor-encephalitis-structural.webpNMDA Receptor Encephalitis: Structural Brain Changes and Clinical OutcomesA 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://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/mindandmargin/trump-fda-pick-faces.webpTrump's FDA Pick Faces Scrutiny Over Competing InterestsHeidi 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://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/mindandmargin/cdc-director-emphasizes-transparency.webpNew CDC Director Emphasizes Transparency and AccountabilityThe 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://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/mindandmargin/trump-picks-fda-commissioner.webpTrump Picks New FDA Commissioner Amid ControversyPresident 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://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/mindandmargin/physical-activity-dementia-risk.webpPhysical Activity and Dementia Risk: A Complex RelationshipA 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://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/mindandmargin/regeneron-pasatru-approved-fda-5a68a1e9.webpRegeneron's Pasatru Approved by FDA for Rare Bone Growth DisorderThe 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://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/mindandmargin/stat-initiative-aims-tackle-0084f68d.webpSTAT Initiative Aims to Tackle Crisis of Trust in ScienceSTAT, 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://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/mindandmargin/american-cancer-society-cancels-fb3176b5.webpAmerican Cancer Society Cancels Alcohol Industry FundraiserThe 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://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/mindandmargin/experts-question-huidagene-disclosures-659500c6.webpExperts Question Huidagene's Disclosures Following Patient DeathA 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://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/mindandmargin/prioritizing-care-people-severe.webpPrioritizing Care for People with Severe Mental IllnessThe 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://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/mindandmargin/enduring-nmda-receptor-encephalitis.webpEnduring NMDA Receptor Encephalitis: A Complex ConditionResearchers 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://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/mindandmargin/future-ai-mental-health.webpThe Future of AI in Mental Health: Balancing Innovation and ResponsibilityAs 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://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/mindandmargin/cdc-zombie-programs-continue.webpCDC's Zombie Programs Continue to Haunt the AgencyThe 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://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/mindandmargin/us-sees-rise-nausea.webpUS Sees Rise in Nausea Cases Among Frequent Marijuana Users in HospitalsA 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://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/mindandmargin/increased-risk-psychiatric-disorders.webpIncreased Risk of Psychiatric Disorders in IBD PatientsA 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://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/mindandmargin/771b4a16-0892-4807-bf98-33767897612d.webpMedicaid to Stop Paying for Some Gender-Affirming Care for YouthThe 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://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/mindandmargin/98857d7c-3b3a-4681-abc1-d71c94b77d24.webpFederal Policy Complicates Efforts to Combat Opioid CrisisA 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://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/mindandmargin/1136c021-13aa-4375-b1ec-216b0f464507.webpEstrogen-Only Hormone Therapy Linked to Lower Alzheimer’s Risk in Older WomenA 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://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/mindandmargin/looksmaxxing-apps-growing-threat-eaddca.webpLooksmaxxing Apps: A Growing Threat to Adolescent Mental HealthThe 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://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/mindandmargin/falls-short-arthritis-pain-44b84e.webpU.S. Falls Short in Arthritis Pain Management, CDC Study FindsA 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://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/mindandmargin/first-night-effect-why-579fb5.webpThe First-Night Effect: Why You Struggle to Sleep in a New PlaceThe 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://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/mindandmargin/shift-perspective-ssri-use-bb05c3.webpShift in Perspective on SSRI Use During Pregnancy: Experts Advocate for Individualized CareRecent research suggests that the use of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) during pregnancy may not pose significant risks when the effects of the medication are separated from the... https://mindandmargin.com/treatment/2026-08-21 https://mindandmargin.com/everyday/2026-08-23 https://mindandmargin.com/systems/2026-08-23 https://mindandmargin.com/topics/sec-everyday/2026-08-23 https://mindandmargin.com/topics/sec-systems/2026-08-23 https://mindandmargin.com/topics/sec-treatment/2026-08-21 https://mindandmargin.com/about/ https://mindandmargin.com/sources-and-methods/ https://mindandmargin.com/corrections/