Month: May 2023

Unraveling the Link Between Sex, Depression, and Alzheimer’s Disease

Imagine a grand mansion where different rooms represent various aspects of Alzheimer’s disease (AD). One room explores the connection between sex differences and AD, while another delves into the impact of depression. In this study, researchers took a closer look at these rooms to gain a deeper understanding of how they interact. By comparing a […]

Published on May 10, 2023

Legal Pot Is More Potent Than Ever — And Still Largely Unregulated

Marijuana and other products containing THC, the plant’s main psychoactive ingredient, have grown more potent and more dangerous as legalization has made them more widely available. Although decades ago the THC content of weed was commonly less than 1.5%, some products on the market today are more than 90% THC. The buzz of yesteryear has […]

Published on May 9, 2023

California Debates Extending PTSD Coverage to More First Responders

If you or someone you know may be experiencing a mental health crisis, contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by dialing “988,” or the Crisis Text Line by texting “HOME” to 741741. A paramedic for about 30 years, Susan Farren knew all was not well with first responders: Eight of her colleagues had died […]

Published on May 9, 2023