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Co-authored by Shontai Cameron. Approximately 2 to 6 percent of the general population meets criteria for hoarding disorder (HD), with similar rates found in men and women in developed countries. Hoarding behavior often emerges in adolescence or early adulthood and worsens over time. This disorder involves difficulty letting go of material possessions, excessive or compulsive … Read more
Much of the contemporary debate in mental health innovation centers on treatment—mechanisms of action, clinical endpoints, and regulatory frameworks. Yet effective care depends not only on interventions, but also on the relationships and organizational structures that enable them. One of the most developed structures of medicine that addresses this aspect is the therapeutic alliance. Alliance … Read more
March is National Nutrition Month, an annual observance sponsored by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics to raise awareness about healthy eating. The month also recognizes frontline nutrition professionals—including registered dietitian nutritionists and nutrition and dietetics technicians, registered—who promote individual and community health through evidence-based nutrition interventions. This year, Emory is celebrating National Nutrition Month … Read more
Welcome to The Thin Line, a New York Post series on the dark side of GLP-1 drugs. Although GLP-1 agonists sold under brand names like Ozympic have helped millions of people lose weight, manage diabetes and improve other health conditions, they are not without risks. Check back for more stories about the lesser-known downsides of … Read more
Analysts note that this Phase II readout puts aliglipron in line to challenge other oral GLP-1RAs on the market if it has shown Phase III success. Credit: New Africa / Shutterstock.com. Structure Therapy’s oral weight-loss drug, alaniglipron, has led to strong weight loss in a Phase II obesity trial — results that analysts suggest put … Read more
The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Southeast Louisiana, commonly known as NAMI SELA, is a powerhouse of programs and information for people affected by mental illness, whether personally or as family or friends. The New Orleans office successfully merged with the St. Tammany chapter in 2024, the group offers significant assistance to people in … Read more
Incoming Dr. Parth Patel ’21 (CLAS) is set to graduate with the UConn School of Medicine Class of 2026, and his passion for mental health has continued throughout his time at UConn Medical School. During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic as an undergraduate at UConn in 2020, Patel founded Medical Minds Matter, Inc. For … Read more
Four global leaders in medicine, policy, business and travel will set the agenda for the 20th anniversary of the summit in Phuket. MIAMI, March 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The World Health Summit (GWS) announced today that its 20th anniversary meeting will be held in Angsana Laguna, Phuket, Thailand. The five-star beach resort is located in … Read more
Good health starts with good food. Every day, what we put on our plates affects how we grow, how we age and how we deal with illness. Florida State University is working to shift our focus from disease treatment to prevention through robust nutritional research and education. The US Department of Health and Human Services … Read more
One study found that 55% of obese people regained the weight they lost after stopping GLP-1 medication, and so did 45% of diabetics. It also found that 45% of obese participants and 56% of diabetics lost weight or kept it off while off the medication. However, many of those who had successful outcomes still received … Read more
