RFK Jr. Launches Plan To Curb Antidepressant 'Overprescription'

A new federal initiative aims to curb "overprescribing" of psychiatric medications while emphasizing holistic care.

“Today, we take clear and decisive action to confront our nation’s mental health crisis by addressing the overuse of psychiatric medications — especially among children,” U.S. Health Secretar...

Plant-Based Foods May Help Lower Risk of High Blood Pressure

Everyday foods like beans, lentils and tofu may help lower your risk of developing high blood pressure.

In a new study — published May 7 in BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health — people with higher legume intake were 16% less likely to develop high blood pressure, while higher soy intake was linked to a 19% lower ris...

TV, Movies Offer Flawed Depictions Of Autism, Add To Delayed Diagnosis, Study Says

Stereotypes of autistic men in films and TV could be contributing to delayed autism diagnosis of women and non-binary people, a new study argues.

Characters like Sheldon Cooper in "The Big Bang Theory" and Raymond Babbitt in "Rain Man" are designed to be immediately identifiable to people without autism, researchers said.

But these p...

Opioid OD Survivors Have Triple Rate Of Repeat Overdoses Than Previously Estimated

People hospitalized for opioid overdose have a higher rate of subsequent OD than previously thought, a new study says.

Previously, it was estimated that about 6% of people who survived an opioid overdose wound up with a repeat overdose during the following year.

But new results indicate that 21% experience a repeat OD after an emerge...

Super Shoes Might Increase Risk Of Running Injuries, Study Says

So-called “super shoes” have invaded the jogging paths of America, giving runners an extra spring in their step and trimming times posted at races and events.

But this advanced footwear technology (AFT) might have a darker side, a new study says.

The shoes cause subtle changes in running mechanics that have been linked to...

Exposure Therapy Can Successfully Ease Peanut Allergies

Exposure therapy can successfully protect preschool children from peanut allergies, a new study says.

Children ages 1 to 3 fed small amounts of peanut daily slowly became accustomed to them, researchers reported May 6 in The Lancet Regional Health Europe.

“All children who followed the protocol achieved the goal of eat...