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When Life Interrupted My Practice, Writing Got Me Through

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 17:15:09 EDT

I suspended my medical practice to care for a loved one and began writing to help it all make sense. It is now my essential healing habit.

Tailoring Prostate Cancer Care in Men With Limited Longevity

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:27:55 EDT

Not every man with prostate cancer benefits from aggressive therapy. Drs Timothy Daskivich and John Leppert explore how to avoid overtreatment in men with limited longevity.

Multiple Clinical Factors Tied to Poor Bipolar Med Adherence

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 08:00:00 EDT

A meta-analysis identifies key clinical and sociodemographic factors linked to poor psychopharmacologic treatment adherence in adults with bipolar disorder.

An ER Doctor Collapses at Work — That’s Just the Beginning

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 05:37:24 EDT

This doctor hit rock bottom — hard — and saw first-hand what it’s like to seek intensive mental health treatment.

Smoking, Painkiller Usage Linked to Drug-Overuse Headache

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 00:48:37 EDT

Smoking and greater nicotine and analgesic dependence are tied to medication-overuse headache, psychological distress, and addiction-related traits, new research shows.

What Physician Anger Is Telling Us and Why We Should Listen

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 09:23:36 EDT

When physicians grapple with anger, it leaches into every part of the day and saps the best parts of your energy and demeanor. It doesn’t have to be inevitable.

Sleep Disorders May Raise Risk for Sudden Death in Epilepsy

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 09:06:05 EDT

Comorbid primary sleep disorders are tied to higher risk for sudden unexpected death, all-cause mortality, and accidents in patients with epilepsy, a new study finds.

Does Distress in Skin Conditions Drive Suicidal Thoughts?

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 08:00:00 EDT

Suicidal ideation increases in patients with skin conditions and is also associated with psychological distress, stigma, and dissatisfaction with appearance, a study shows.

Europe’s Liver Crisis Is Hidden in Plain Sight

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 06:27:05 EDT

Alcohol, ultraprocessed food, and undetected hepatitis are fueling a quiet liver crisis across Europe; researchers say earlier action could prevent millions of premature deaths.

Committee Recommends Canada Not Permit Euthanasia Solely for Mental Illness

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 17:25:26 EDT

Euthanasia should not be allowed for people seeking to be killed by medical professionals exclusively for mental illness reasons, according to a report published on...

AI's Prescription for Moral Injury

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 16:26:52 EDT

George Lundberg, MD, asked an LLM how to cope with the profound moral distress of our era. The algorithm’s surprisingly grounding advice might help you, too.

US Health Department Announces Over $700 Million to Combat Mental Health, Addiction, Homelessness

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 13:39:06 EDT

U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Wednesday announced more than $700 million in ⁠new funding opportunities aimed at tackling mental illness, addiction and...

Study Provides Clues to Paroxetine’s Effects in Rosacea

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 11:05:00 EDT

Paroxetine treatment is associated with clinical improvements and distinct proteomic changes in a small study of women with refractory erythematous rosacea.

Trust Calls for More Than Expertise Alone (part 2)

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 10:52:58 EDT

What does it take to earn patients’ trust? Historian Sophia Rosenfeld, PhD, of the University of Pennsylvania describes the elements that matter in addition to knowledge.

Cannabis Psychosis Shows Distinct Symptom Pattern

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 08:59:51 EDT

Cannabis-associated psychosis is associated with distinct patterns of cognitive function and behavioral characteristics relative to non-cannabis psychosis, a new study shows.

Poor Sleep in Midlife Tied to Worse Well-Being Years Later

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 08:41:11 EDT

Sleep problems in midlife may cast a long shadow on psychological well-being, with women showing greater vulnerability than men nearly a decade later.

Hypotension Emerges as Top CVD Factor Linked to AD

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 08:30:41 EDT

Among multiple cardiovascular disease subtypes examined in two large cohorts, hypotension shows the strongest association with Alzheimer’s disease.

Speech-Analyzing AI Flags Early Cognitive Impairment

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 08:27:44 EDT

While the proof-of-concept technology could revolutionize early dementia detection, experts urge caution regarding implementation timelines.

Expanded Diagnostic Criteria Behind ADHD, Autism Rise?

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 08:07:04 EDT

Genetic data suggest that expanding diagnostic criteria may account for much of the increase in ADHD and autism diagnoses.

Difficulty Conceiving, Not IVF, Linked to Autism Risk

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 06:31:26 EDT

The findings highlight the need to better understand the causes of infertility rather than the treatments used to address it.