Mental & Behavioral Health

This Headline Will Make You Angry… And That’s the Point

In today’s attention economy, anger may outperform curiosity, but chasing outrage comes with a steep price tag.

One Professor’s Journey from Prison to PhD

As a formerly incarcerated scholar, Noel Vest has turned personal hardship into a mission that unites research, education, and social change.

Connection as Medicine

Humans are wired to connect. The relationships we build with family, friends, and community protect our health in a number of ways.

As Private Equity Consolidates Methadone Clinics, Patients See Few Gains

The private consolidation of methadone clinics has skyrocketed. But what happens when lifesaving treatment becomes dependent on profit?

The Benefits of Quitting Smoking at Different Ages

Research shows that quitting smoking adds years to your life, no matter when you stop. But the earlier you quit, the greater the reward.

Misleading Information About Popular Medical Tests on Social Media

As more people turn to social media for health advice, posts about medical testing may be a possible new driver of overdiagnosis.

New Organs, New You?