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Federal Policy Changes Are Likely to Deepen Racial Health Gaps
These inequities are detailed in the Commonwealth Fund’s 2026 State Health Disparities Report.
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Medications for Methamphetamine Use Disorder
Several million people are addicted to methamphetamines and also use tobacco, cannabis, alcohol, benzos, and opioids. Treatment is challenging. Mirtazapine could help.
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Early Cannabis Use Linked to Memory Slowdown in Teens
A study of 11,000 teens finds early cannabis use may stall brain development.
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The Map of Smell
New research has led to breakthroughs in our understanding of how the sense of smell works.
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ADHD Meds Might Not Work the Way We Thought, New Study Finds
A new study finds that stimulant medication may not work quite the way we thought in treating ADHD. MRI images reveal attention areas of the brain to be unaffected by stimulants.
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The Power of Music to Connect our Social Brains
Music is known to increase well-being and activate brain regions involved in social processing. A new study shows these effects are magnified when people listen to music together.
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Who Do People Think They Are?
When people think about the traits that are central to who they are, what do they consider? New research explores this question.
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Canadian Man Appears to be Cured of HIV
If he remains in remission, the Toronto Patient will be the 11th person cured after a stem cell transplant to treat cancer.
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Don’t “Boost” Your Immune System, Support It!
Boosting may not do what you think.
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Have a Conversation You Think Will Be Dull—No, Really
What do people actually feel if they engage in idle talk? Is there a difference between what people think they’re going to feel and what they actually experience?



