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CARLA K. JOHNSON

CARLA K. JOHNSON

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Believers say microdosing psychedelics helps them. Scientists are trying to measure the claims

Microdosing is gaining popularity with a new breed of health seekers

Believers say microdosing psychedelics helps them. Scientists are trying to measure the claims
Health|Science|US

Suicides and attempts fall in health systems implementing the 'Zero Suicide Model,' study finds

A new study suggests that health care systems can reduce suicides through patient screening, safety planning and mental health counseling

Suicides and attempts fall in health systems implementing the 'Zero Suicide Model,' study finds
Health|Political|US

Health department layoffs mean that data on drug use and mental health could sit unused

A 50-year-old government survey on drug use may be in jeopardy

Health department layoffs mean that data on drug use and mental health could sit unused
Economy|Health|Political|US

Mass layoffs are underway at the nation's public health agencies

Employees across the massive U.S. Health and Human Services Department received notices Tuesday that their jobs were being eliminated, part of a sweeping overhaul designed to vastly shrink the agencies responsible for protecting and promoting Americans’ health

Mass layoffs are underway at the nation's public health agencies
Health|Political|US

The fate of addiction treatment hangs in the balance with Kennedy's HHS overhaul

The proposed overhaul of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services could weaken and possibly eliminate a little-known agency that's crucial in helping Americans who struggle with their mental health or with addiction

The fate of addiction treatment hangs in the balance with Kennedy's HHS overhaul
Education|Health|Political|Science|US

Trump administration cancels at least 68 grants focused on LGBTQ health questions

A surge of grant cancellations hit researchers focused on the health of gay, lesbian and transgender people last week, as the Trump administration continues to target what it describes as ideologically driven science

Trump administration cancels at least 68 grants focused on LGBTQ health questions
Health|Political|Science|US

Researchers say the US government tried to erase sexual orientation from their findings

Two California researchers say a U.S. government health publication instructed them to remove data on sexual orientation from a scientific manuscript that had been accepted for publication

Researchers say the US government tried to erase sexual orientation from their findings
Health|Political|Science

Blood test for ovarian cancer misses some Black and Native American patients, study finds

A new study finds that a common blood test for ovarian cancer may miss some Black and Native American patients, delaying their treatment

Blood test for ovarian cancer misses some Black and Native American patients, study finds

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