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.svgA collection of wooden Scrabble tiles scattered on a purple surface, with the word "WELLNESS"...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 man and a young girl sitting on a couch, with the man holding a book and the girl holding a...A 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.svgThree individuals are visible, each wearing white protective suits, face masks, and clear...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.svgA row of dumbbells on a rack, with the weights ranging from 10 to 70 pounds.Muscle 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.svgA person's arm being examined by a medical professional using a device with a light source and a...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.svgA cluster of balloons in various shades of pink and yellow, with some featuring smiley faces...A 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.svgA woman sitting in a chair, facing a man who is out of focus, with a plant visible in the...Heidi 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.svgA woman in medical attire holding a stethoscope.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.svgA white medical examination table with a pair of white headphones and a white cord resting on it.President 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.svgA woman with long brown hair and bangs, looking directly at the camera.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 sits on a green couch, holding the hand of another woman who is seated in front of her...The 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.svgA person lying on their back with their right hand covering their face, while their eyes are...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 woman with long brown hair and a beige shirt is shown from the neck up, with her head tilted...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.svgA large, multi-level library with white walls and floors, featuring numerous bookshelves and...A 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.svgA vintage typewriter with a piece of paper in it that reads "MENTAL HEALTH".The 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.Researchers 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.svgA model of the human brain, specifically highlighting the cerebrum, cerebellum, and brainstem.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.svgA collection of empty pill blister packs and loose pills scattered across a dark surface.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 woman is seated in front of another person, with her hands raised to her head as if she is...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.svgA white sheet of fabric with the words "MENTAL HEALTH" spelled out in colorful letter tiles.A 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.svg12 white test strips arranged in four rows of three, each with a blue line and a series of small...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.svgA white tablet with a red screen displaying the words "MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS" in yellow text...The 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.svgA collection of wooden Scrabble tiles scattered on a purple surface, with the word "HEALTH"...A 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 with short dark hair, wearing a black hoodie, holding his hands to his head.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.svgThree rows of Scrabble tiles arranged on a red background, spelling out the phrase "MENTAL...Recent 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/2026-08-21 https://mindandmargin.com/systems/2026-08-21 https://mindandmargin.com/topics/sec-systems/2026-08-21 https://mindandmargin.com/topics/sec-treatment/2026-08-21 https://mindandmargin.com/about/ https://mindandmargin.com/sources-and-methods/ https://mindandmargin.com/corrections/