Counselors have moved from beside the chaise longue and into users’ TikTok feeds, fueling debates about…
Author: Grace Browne
Schizophrenia Drugs Are Finally Getting an Overhaul
Current antipsychotics are plagued by patchy efficacy and unwanted side effects—but a new treatment could change…
MDMA and Psilocybin Are Approved as Medicines for the First Time
Many are celebrating Australia’s decision to pave the way for these psychedelic therapies, but questions around…
The Problematic Arrival of Anti-Obesity Drugs
Fat activists say they’re tools of coercion. Celebrities are taking them to get slim. Is this…
In the Next Pandemic, Let’s Pay People to Get Vaccinated
Data from Sweden and the US suggests cash incentives increase uptake without denting people’s trust in…
Crispr’s Quest to Slay Donegal Amy
A trial using the gene-editing tool inside the body hints at treating, or even curing, a…
A Proactive Way to Detect Cancer at Its Earliest Stages
Medtech firm Earli is working on a way to make tumors announce themselves as they appear—and…
Amazon’s Creep Into Health Care Has Some Experts Spooked
Using the tech giant’s new telehealth service will mean trusting it with your private data.
Diverse Teams Are Needed to Save the Planet
Bringing people with a range of perspectives to the table is the quickest way to solve…
The Harms of Psychedelics Need to Be Put Into Context
As psychedelic therapy trials get bigger and the drugs become more accessible, researchers need to start…