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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.

Transcranial Stimulation Shows Promise for Teen Self-Injury

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 12:00:00 EDT

For adolescents with depression and nonsuicidal self-injury, high-intensity transcranial alternating current stimulation improved emotion regulation, reduced attention to self-injury cues, and eased depressive symptoms in a proof-of-concept trial.

The Hidden Health Toll of Loneliness in Aging

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 09:24:24 EDT

Loneliness in older adults is more than a social concern — it is linked to higher mortality, poorer mental health, frailty, and faster cognitive decline.

When Medicine Gets Too Heavy, Find What Lifts You Up

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 08:13:25 EDT

‘Joy, curiosity, creativity, beauty, passion, and connection.’ These doctors embrace optimistic side gigs as a powerful antidote to the suffering they witness every day.

RCPsych: Make Mental Healthcare a Priority, Not a Privilege

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 08:03:53 EDT

The UK must choose between investing in mental healthcare for all or accepting a postcode lottery, the outgoing RCPsych president warns.

What Anxiety and Depression Signal in Atrial Fibrillation

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 08:00:00 EDT

Anxiety and depression are linked to a higher risk for death and major adverse cardiovascular events, with a greater risk at higher symptom severity, prompting closer attention in routine care.

Functional Neurologic Disorders: Are Signs Being Missed?

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 06:34:02 EDT

Experts encourage earlier recognition of characteristic symptom patterns as prolonged diagnostic delays may worsen recovery and quality of life.

Popular Joint Supplement Tied to Faster AD Progression

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 03:49:50 EDT

A new study links glucosamine use to faster progression from MCI to dementia and identifies glycan metabolism as a potential new therapeutic target in Alzheimer’s disease.

The Chatbot Will See You Now: A Crisis in Trust?

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 03:23:29 EDT

When healthcare feels out of reach, Europe’s patients are turning to AI for answers — and sometimes for the confidence to medicate themselves.

Somatic Cancer Symptoms May Be Overattributed to Depression

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 09:58:58 EDT

Experts offer advice for treating symptoms of ovarian, breast, and other cancers that are not driven by depression and explain why it’s essential to discern the difference.

Neumora Scraps Depression Drug Development After Repeated Trial Failures

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 08:13:06 EDT

Neumora Therapeutics will abandon the development of its experimental depression drug following the latest trial failures and ⁠said it would cut 35% of its workforce,...

Patient Requests That Can Put You In a Tough Position

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 06:35:34 EDT

Requests for emotional support animals, disabled parking placards, and, more recently, Medicaid work exemptions can prove challenging for physicians. Here’s what you need to know.

VR May Help Curb Cravings in Substance Use Disorder

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 05:57:27 EDT

Virtual reality-based interventions are associated with significantly reduced cravings in patients with various substance use disorders, a new meta-analysis shows.