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May 27, 2026
Acromegaly patients face persistent symptoms including fatigue, joint pain, headaches, and brain fog despite biochemical control. Treatment burden and financial barriers remain significant, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa where diagnostic tools and therapies are often inaccessible.
May 13, 2026
A review of more than 200 studies linked up to a third of dementia cases to diseases outside the brain. Trials and broader evidence also support multi-domain prevention strategies.
May 12, 2026
A large analysis of 131,821 health professionals found that two to three cups of caffeinated coffee a day were linked to a 19 percent lower dementia risk. One daily cup of caffeinated tea was linked to a 14 percent lower risk.
May 05, 2026
AbbVie raised 2026 revenue and EPS guidance after first-quarter results beat estimates, with Skyrizi and Rinvoq driving growth. Humira erosion continued as neuroscience, oncology and pipeline assets supported the outlook.
Apr 27, 2026
A 12-week supervised remote exercise program for patients with metastatic renal cell carcinoma undergoing immunotherapy showed significant improvements in health-related quality of life, fatigue, and symptom burden in a case series of 19 patients.
Apr 24, 2026
Research and survey data point to lifelong learning, midlife stimulating activities and treatment of health risks as factors linked to better brain health and lower dementia risk.
Apr 24, 2026
A longitudinal study of 460,000 teenagers found adolescent cannabis use was linked to higher risks of later bipolar, psychotic, anxiety and depression diagnoses. Separate research and expert guidance say THC effects, especially long term, still need more study.
Apr 23, 2026
The FDA’s publication of complete response letters has tightened company disclosure around drug rejections and exposed common approval hurdles. Analyses of the letters point to frequent facilities and product quality deficiencies and delays averaging more than 2.5 years to final approval.
Apr 22, 2026
NRx said the FDA issued a positive review letter on its preservative-free ketamine ANDA, requesting only minor administrative changes. The company also received FDA guidance outlining a path to an NDA for NRX-100 using clinical trial data and real-world evidence.
Apr 22, 2026
Diabetes and heart disease can impair sexual function by damaging blood vessels, nerves and circulation. Sexual dysfunction may also be an early warning sign of underlying vascular damage.
Apr 16, 2026
A study in The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health linked academic pressure at age 15 to higher depressive symptoms through age 22 and self-harm risk through age 24.
Apr 12, 2026
New findings on psychedelic-based depression treatments included a UK DMT trial in 34 adults and a mouse study of modified psilocin compounds with fewer hallucinogenic-like effects.
Apr 12, 2026
A 34-person trial found that a single 21.5mg intravenous dose of DMT with psychotherapy produced rapid antidepressant effects lasting three to six months. Separate brain-scan research across five psychedelics found a shared pattern of weaker within-network links and stronger communication between brain networks.
Apr 07, 2026
A large Kaiser Permanente study of 463,396 adolescents found those using cannabis were twice as likely to develop psychotic or bipolar disorders, with elevated risks for depression and anxiety. The research suggests adolescence is a vulnerable period for cannabis-related mental health harms, though causality remains complex.
Apr 06, 2026
NRx said the FDA outlined a path for a New Drug Application for NRX-100, a preservative-free ketamine formulation for depression with suicidality. The company plans to submit the NDA by June 2026 and said no additional nonclinical or bridging studies would be required.
Apr 05, 2026
Studies of psilocybin found lasting shifts in life values in healthy volunteers and reduced fear of death in therapeutic settings. Trials have also reported benefits in cancer patients.
Apr 02, 2026
A 16-year study links higher vitamin D levels in middle age to lower tau protein deposits in the brain, while a major COVID-19 trial finds vitamin D doesn't reduce acute severity but may help with long COVID recovery. Separate research shows supplementation improves vitamin D levels and stabilizes immune profiles in athletes and non-athletes.
Mar 25, 2026
Clinical trials show psychedelic substances like psilocybin, LSD and MDMA combined with therapy can effectively treat depression, anxiety and addiction. Several substances are in Phase III trials, with esketamine already approved for treatment-resistant depression. Research suggests these treatments may work with fewer doses than traditional medications.
Mar 24, 2026
A study of 1.9 million births in Sweden found new fathers have a 30% increased risk of depression and anxiety disorders by their baby's first birthday. The research highlights the need for better mental health screening and support for fathers during the postpartum period.
Mar 13, 2026
Bunnie Xo, wife of country star Jelly Roll, revealed she experienced suicidal thoughts while taking semaglutide, describing December 2025 as "one of the darkest times of my life." She emphasized the importance of discussing mental health side effects of weight-loss medications and encouraged others facing similar struggles to seek help.
