February 18, 2025

Online searches for gambling addiction surge as legalized sports betting expands, study finds

(NBC News) – Researchers say public health warnings are “essential to prevent the escalation of gambling-related harm and its long-term consequences.” Internet searches seeking help for gambling addiction have “increased substantially” as the number of states with legalized sports betting has expanded … Read More



 
 

February 18, 2025

The Ketamine-Fueled ‘Psychedelic Slumber Parties’ That Get Tech Execs Back on Track

(Wired) – Can stuffed animals, rose petals, and injections of an Elon Musk–approved dissociative drug help Silicon Valley leaders out of a rut? These women say yes. “Ketamine is helpful for getting one out of the negative frame of mind,” Elon … Read More



 
 

February 10, 2025

What to know about sleeping pills and dementia

(Washington Post via MSN) – A number of studies suggest an association between the risk of dementia and sleep aids, both prescription and over-the-counter, although existing research has not proved a specific cause-and-effect, according to experts. Conclusions are difficult because of several confounding variables. For example, evidence finds … Read More