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"He swore that oath to protect and serve Pours his heart and soul into both those words Lays his life on the line The line he walks is razor fine Tempered strength is always tough But he ain't gonna buckle Under the weight of the badge" -George Strait, Weight of the Badge In a song that celebrates the ... Read More

Americans have had their fair share of shortages, from baby formula to food and paper products to gas and electricity. Yet some shortages, particularly the mental health workforce shortage, are already causing major disruptions in patient care and affecting patients' long-term prognosis. While October has a mental ... Read More

Can what you eat impact a condition like depression? Can food cause it? It's true that we are made up of chemicals and that the chemicals we take in can impact the chemical processes of our body and even our mind. But to what extent? To what extent does our digestive tract influence our brain? And how does our mental ... Read More

You're about to meet two people whose severe anxiety is affecting their diet in very different but equally harmful ways. Maria overeats. Daniel, on the other hand, can't eat. The shared theme that emerges in their stories is that they need help. Maria's Story Maria had never experienced such intense stress before, ... Read More

Although the world has been dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic for nearly three years, many questions remain. Among them: are where the virus came from, why it causes such severe systemic inflammation, and exactly how long someone remains contagious. Yet another area of concern prompting study is the possible ... Read More

When most people think of the typical gambler, they picture an adult who hits the casinos on the way home from work to try their hand at a favorite table game, a retired couple on vacation with money to blow on the slots or a down-on-their-luck person hoping to have that one lucky day while chasing losses. What they ... Read More

Addiction comes at a high cost to both individuals and families all over the world, especially in recent years with the opioid crisis and an increase in fentanyl-related deaths. However, drug use can have another frightening consequence: the emergence of schizophrenia. Increasing evidence points to a link between ... Read More