This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255). The positive impact of service dogs on the mental health of U.S. military veterans has been widely recognized. The first clinical trial funded by the National Institutes of...
Fredric Arnold was a “reluctant warrior,” creative dynamo and decorated World War II combat pilot. He miraculously survived 50 missions of flying P-38 Lightning warplanes over North Africa and Europe. The death he witnessed and inflicted in war was in deep contrast with the mild-mannered child prodigy artist from Chicago who spent the rest of...
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced Friday its rejection of MDMA as a treatment for PTSD. The decision was based on “significant limitations” that “prevent the agency from concluding that the drug is safe and effective for the proposed indication,” the FDA stated, according to The Associated Press. MDMA, also known as ecstasy...
In what could be a pivotal moment for the future of psychedelic medicine, the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) is weighing a decision to approve MDMA-AT, also known as ecstasy or molly, to treat post-traumatic stress disorder. The FDA is expected to make a decision by Aug. 11. The decision will have a huge impact...
While Thursday’s release of American prisoners from Russia was marked by celebration and relief, the former captives could face future health challenges, experts say. Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich and American veteran Paul Whelan were among those released from Russia on Thursday in a large prisoner swap. A third U.S. citizen, Russian-American journalist Alsu...
