Robert Klitzman, MD, professor of psychiatry, addresses the ethical and health concerns that must be considered in tackling the obesity epidemic and broader public health challenges.
A Columbia study shows a simple smell test and memory exam can predict cognitive decline as accurately as costly brain imaging, offering a more affordable and accessible way to assess dementia.
“It is possible that declining quality of life among older adults may be partly a consequence of increasingly high public expectations of health,” said Dr. Mark Olfson.
"This study calls into question the assumption that broader public use of recreational marijuana will somehow lead to a reduction in nonmedical use of prescription opioids," said Dr. Mark Olfson.
“There is a lot of controversy in this field,” Dr. Christine Denny said in an interview. “Are memories gone? It’s possible to get the memory back online, but I don’t want to oversell it.”
Instead of mental health professionals discussing Donald Trump's mental health, we should look to them for conflict resolution strategies to bridge the political divide, writes Dr. Robert Klitzman.
A new study led by Dr. Ryan Sultan found that some medications used to treat children and adolescents with #ADHD and #depression may be under prescribed.
A new study led by Dr. Ryan Sultan found that some medications used to treat children and adolescents with #ADHD and #depression may be under prescribed.
"We need to be assured of political candidates' fitness for the highest office in terms of their physical and mental well-being," says Dr. Jeffrey Lieberman.