Show 1188: The Healing Potential of Psychedelic Drugs
For decades, there was no research on the potential uses of psychedelic drugs. Scientists are now starting to explore how these drugs may help.
Can You Fight Depression by Eating the Mediterranean Way?
When depressed college kids tried eating the Mediterranean way, they began feeling better. Less junk food meant lower scores on a depression scale.
Is Therapy Better Than Drugs for Depression?
Why has the American health care system given up on psychotherapy and embraced drugs for depression? A new study says CBT could save money in the long run.
What Other Drugs Boost Antidepressants’ Effectiveness?
A meta-analysis of 30 studies finds that anti-inflammatory drugs such as NSAIDs or statins can improve antidepressants' effectiveness.
Stop-Smoking Drug Chantix Triggers Violence
Commercials for Chantix, especially the "Slow Turkey" ads, are very compelling. What about side effects? Does Chantix trigger agression in some people?
Show 1182: How You Can Use Exercise as Medicine
Doctors who use exercise as medicine offer personalized prescriptions for activity. This can be as powerful as medications for promoting health.
Show 1180: How to Eat to Nourish Your Brain
Do you know what foods you should eat to nourish your brain? You can improve your outlook and cognitive function by getting the 21 essential nutrients.
Is Depression Linked to Metformin for Diabetes?
A possible vitamin B12 deficiency could explain depression linked to metformin for blood sugar control. An additional supplement might help.
Can You Overcome Trouble with Generic Antidepressants?
When patients have trouble with generic antidepressants, their doctor and pharmacist should act as allies to help them get the medication they need.
Ketamine for Surgery Lifts Cloud of Depression
For decades anesthesiologists used IV ketamine for surgery. Then doctors reported that it worked against depression. This patient discovered it by accident.
Can Resveratrol Help Ease Stress, Anxiety and Depression?
Research in mice shows how resveratrol could help reverse the effects of stress and the consequent anxiety and depression that result.
Show 1145: Are Big Corporations Hacking the American Mind? (Archive)
American corporations are exploiting our desire for pleasure and hacking our bodies and brains. It doesn't make us happy. How can we reverse this trend?
Are You Suffering Senility or Vitamin B12 Deficiency?
Symptoms of a vitamin B12 deficiency may mimic senility, with poor concentration, constipation, balance problems and tingling or numbness in hands or feet.
The Beta Blocker Blahs Can Be Debilitating
Beta blockers like atenolol, metoprolol and propranolol used to be very popular BP drugs. But the beta blocker blahs can be problematic. What else works?
Vegetables Linked to Improvement in Psychological Health
An analysis of ten studies indicates that people who start eating more vegetables and fruits could see an improvement in psychological health.
Why Aren’t Docs Outraged by Inadequate Generic Drug Approval?
The FDA says that generic drugs are equal to brand name medicines. A new book, Bottle of Lies, reveals that generic drug approval and monitoring is flawed!
Doctor Prescribes Inexpensive Generic Ketamine Nasal Spray
Spravato (esketamine) is a pricey new antidepressant nasal spray. It is a chemical cousin of the inexpensive generic ketamine anesthetic. Does it work?
Will Ketamine Really Battle Life-Long Depression?
Ketamine infusions seem promising against life-long depression. Will the new nasal spray Spravato reverse treatment-resistant depression too?
Generic Escitalopram (Lexapro) Bombs Out Against Depression
Can you trust generic escitalopram (Lexapro) to treat depression. A number of visitors say the generic antidepressant doesn't work as well as the brand.
Can You Overcome Depression with Exercise?
Multiple studies show that people with chronic conditions can overcome depression with regular physical exercise–swimming, tai qi, running or hiking.