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Jul 22, 2026
A randomized trial found that remote telehealth genetic services increase uptake of genetic counseling and testing in adult survivors of childhood cancer. At six months, 43% of the telehealth group received services vs. 15% in usual care, with actionable results in 10% of those tested.
Jul 22, 2026
Two new surveys reveal that 24% of U.S. workers stay in unwanted jobs for health insurance, while 19% of adults with tinnitus have cut hours or quit. Debt and chronic illness increase job lock risk; cognitive behavioral therapy shows promise for tinnitus-related work impact.
Jun 15, 2026
A genetic framework using Mendelian randomization identified and prioritized drug targets for major depression from over 525,000 cases. The study found drugs targeting genetically supported proteins are 2.6 times more likely to succeed and prioritized 54 repurposing opportunities using existing medications for other conditions.
Jun 11, 2026
Vaccine denial and weakened public health measures risk increasing chronic illness, as historical data shows post-infectious conditions follow major outbreaks. Long COVID affects 10-20% of those infected, while historical pandemics led to conditions like encephalitis lethargica with near 50% mortality.
Jun 11, 2026
Advances in precision mental health research include TMS findings published in Nature Molecular Psychiatry showing targeted brain stimulation can address specific depression and anxiety symptoms, the launch of the three-year GlobalMinds NHS genomic study analyzing 49,000 DNA samples, and the new $1 million Wellcome Prize for Mental Health Science.
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.
