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Sleep Phase Can Reduce Anxiety in People with PTSD
Sleep spindles, bursts of brain activity during NREM2 sleep, may regulate anxiety in PTSD, challenging recent studies. Non-invasive therapies could provide relief, such as prescription drugs or electrical brain stimulation. Sleep hygiene is also recommended to maximize the benefit of spindles after a stressful episode.
Psychedelic Inspires New Treatments for Addiction and Depression
A traditional African psychedelic plant medicine called ibogaine is the blueprint for two new drug candidates that could treat addiction and depression.
Bad Company: Is Too Much Alone Time Making You Sick?
What is “social prescribing” and what is UCSF doing to promote it? UCSF experts address the health ramifications of social isolation.
For Anorexia Patients, Does Distress Rise with Higher Caloric Intake?
A higher-calorie nutrition plan isn’t more distressing for hospitalized teens and young adults with anorexia than a lower-calorie plan.
Screen Time Tied to Suicide Risk for Tweens – But Don’t Panic
UCSF’s Jason Nagata advises that ingraining healthy screen habits in kids as early as possible can help decrease chances of suicidal behavior.
Out of Adderall? Tips and Advice During an ADHD Medication Shortage
UCSF experts share insights and tips on supporting children with ADHD amidst a shortage of Adderall and other ADHD medications.
Do Sleep Medications Increase Your Chances of Dementia?
Sleep medications may increase risk of dementia for white people, though the type and amount of medication may also explain the higher probability.
Big Little Lives
Trillions of invisible organisms make up the human microbiome. Now, medical scientists want to put these bugs to work.
Trip Therapy
Could psychedelics become mainstream medicines?
