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LSD May Ease Anxiety Symptoms for Months, Study Finds
A single dose of LSD eased anxiety symptoms for many folks and the benefits lasted up to three months, a new study reports. The findings were published Sept. 4 in the Journal of the American Medical Association. Researchers tested several doses of LSD in nearly 200 patients with moderate-to-severe anxiety. At four weeks, patients receiving the two highest doses had significantly lower anxiety scores compared to those given smaller doses or a placebo, The Associated Press reported. By 12 weeks, the effects were still strong: 65% of patients taking the most effective dose (100 milligrams) continued to see improvements, and nearly half were considered to be in remission, according to the study. “It’s possible that some people may need re-treatment,” said lead author Dr. Maurizio Fava, psychiatrist-in-chief at Mass General Brigham Hospital in Boston. Fava is an adviser to MindMed, the company developing the drug. “How many retreatments, we don’t know yet,” Fava said, “But the long-lasting effect is quite significant.” Unlike many psychedelic studies, which combine treatment with hours of talk therapy, this trial solely tested LSD under professional supervision. Researchers say this approach makes it easier to understand whether the drug itself provides the benefit. Still, the study had some limitations. Most patients correctly guessed whether they had taken LSD or a placebo. That undercuts the “blinding” considered key to objectively establishing treatment… read on > read on >
LSD May Ease Anxiety Symptoms for Months, Study Finds
A single dose of LSD eased anxiety symptoms for many folks and the benefits lasted up to three months, a new study reports. The findings were published Sept. 4 in the Journal of the American Medical Association. Researchers tested several doses of LSD in nearly 200 patients with moderate-to-severe anxiety. At four weeks, patients receiving the two highest doses had significantly lower anxiety scores compared to those given smaller doses or a placebo, The Associated Press reported. By 12 weeks, the effects were still strong: 65% of patients taking the most effective dose (100 milligrams) continued to see improvements, and nearly half were considered to be in remission, according to the study. “It’s possible that some people may need re-treatment,” said lead author Dr. Maurizio Fava, psychiatrist-in-chief at Mass General Brigham Hospital in Boston. Fava is an adviser to MindMed, the company developing the drug. “How many retreatments, we don’t know yet,” Fava said, “But the long-lasting effect is quite significant.” Unlike many psychedelic studies, which combine treatment with hours of talk therapy, this trial solely tested LSD under professional supervision. Researchers say this approach makes it easier to understand whether the drug itself provides the benefit. Still, the study had some limitations. Most patients correctly guessed whether they had taken LSD or a placebo. That undercuts the “blinding” considered key to objectively establishing treatment… read on > read on >
Folks Skipping Salt Substitutes — Even Those With High Blood Pressure
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Most people with high blood pressure aren’t skipping the salt shaker in favor of a salt substitute, according to a new study. Incredibly few Americans use salt substitutes, essentially waving aside a simple and effective way to manage their blood pressure, researchers reported Thursday at an American Heart Association (AHA) meeting in Baltimore. “Overall, less than 6% of all U.S. adults use salt substitutes, even though they are inexpensive and can be an effective strategy to help people control blood pressure, especially people with difficult-to-treat high blood pressure,” lead researcher Yinying Wei said in a news release. She is a doctoral candidate in applied clinical research and hypertension at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas. Salt substitutes replace some or all of the sodium with potassium, which tastes similar to regular salt, researchers said in background notes. A salt-heavy diet causes the body to retain fluid, which can increase blood pressure by drawing more water into the bloodstream, according to the Cleveland Clinic. For the new study, researchers analyzed data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey gathered between 2003 and 2020, using food questionnaires to track use of salt substitutes. Overall, salt substitute use among U.S. adults remained low during the study period. At most, more than 5% used salt substitutes during the 2013-2014 survey. These results were similar when looking at adults… read on > read on >
Folks Skipping Salt Substitutes — Even Those With High Blood Pressure
Most people with high blood pressure aren’t skipping the salt shaker in favor of a salt substitute, according to a new study. Incredibly few Americans use salt substitutes, essentially waving aside a simple and effective way to manage their blood pressure, researchers reported Thursday at an American Heart Association (AHA) meeting in Baltimore. “Overall, less than 6% of all U.S. adults use salt substitutes, even though they are inexpensive and can be an effective strategy to help people control blood pressure, especially people with difficult-to-treat high blood pressure,” lead researcher Yinying Wei said in a news release. She is a doctoral candidate in applied clinical research and hypertension at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas. Salt substitutes replace some or all of the sodium with potassium, which tastes similar to regular salt, researchers said in background notes. A salt-heavy diet causes the body to retain fluid, which can increase blood pressure by drawing more water into the bloodstream, according to the Cleveland Clinic. For the new study, researchers analyzed data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey gathered between 2003 and 2020, using food questionnaires to track use of salt substitutes. Overall, salt substitute use among U.S. adults remained low during the study period. At most, more than 5% used salt substitutes during the 2013-2014 survey. These results were similar when looking at adults… read on > read on >
Blood Pressure-Related Kidney Deaths Increased Dramatically Over Last Quarter-Century
Deaths from blood-pressure-driven kidney disease have increased dramatically during the past quarter-century, according to a new study. Deaths from high blood pressure-related kidney disease increased by nearly half in the U.S. over the past 25 years, researchers reported Thursday at an American Heart Association (AHA) meeting in Baltimore. The highest death rates were among Black Americans, followed by Hispanic people, results show. “Despite national efforts to reduce health inequalities, Black individuals still had over three times the death rate compared to other groups of people,” researcher Dr. Joiven Nyongbella said in a news release. He’s an internal medicine resident at Wayne State University/Henry Ford Rochester Hospital in Detroit. High blood pressure is a known risk factor for kidney damage, according to the AHA. It can damage the blood vessels in and around the kidneys, contributing to scarring of the organs. For the new study, researchers looked at death certificate data from 1999 to 2023 maintained by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Results showed a 48% increase in deaths from kidney disease related to high blood pressure. Men and Black or Hispanic adults had rates that were even higher than average, researchers found. “High blood pressure isn’t just about strokes or heart attacks — it’s also a major cause of kidney disease and death, especially in Black and Hispanic communities,” Nyongbella said. Overall,… read on > read on >
Blood Pressure-Related Kidney Deaths Increased Dramatically Over Last Quarter-Century
Deaths from blood-pressure-driven kidney disease have increased dramatically during the past quarter-century, according to a new study. Deaths from high blood pressure-related kidney disease increased by nearly half in the U.S. over the past 25 years, researchers reported Thursday at an American Heart Association (AHA) meeting in Baltimore. The highest death rates were among Black Americans, followed by Hispanic people, results show. “Despite national efforts to reduce health inequalities, Black individuals still had over three times the death rate compared to other groups of people,” researcher Dr. Joiven Nyongbella said in a news release. He’s an internal medicine resident at Wayne State University/Henry Ford Rochester Hospital in Detroit. High blood pressure is a known risk factor for kidney damage, according to the AHA. It can damage the blood vessels in and around the kidneys, contributing to scarring of the organs. For the new study, researchers looked at death certificate data from 1999 to 2023 maintained by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Results showed a 48% increase in deaths from kidney disease related to high blood pressure. Men and Black or Hispanic adults had rates that were even higher than average, researchers found. “High blood pressure isn’t just about strokes or heart attacks — it’s also a major cause of kidney disease and death, especially in Black and Hispanic communities,” Nyongbella said. Overall,… read on > read on >
Scrolling On The Toilet Increases Risk Of Hemorrhoids, Study Says
Do you use your time on the john to catch up on the news, go through your e-mail or check out social media? Be careful – you might be more likely to develop hemorrhoids, new research shows. Folks who use a smartphone on the toilet have a 46% higher risk of hemorrhoids than those who don’t, researchers reported Sept. 3 in the journal PLOS One. Smartphone use might inadvertently prolong toilet time, potentially increasing pressure on the anus and contributing to hemorrhoids, researchers explained. “We’re still uncovering the many ways smartphones and our modern way of life impact our health,” senior researcher Dr. Trisha Pasricha, a gastroenterologist at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, said in a news release. “It’s possible that how and where we use them — such as while in the bathroom — can have unintended consequences.” Hemorrhoids are swollen veins in the anal or rectal area that often cause pain or bleeding. They’re thought to occur due to increased pressure that occurs during pregnancy, with excess weight, or through straining during bowel movements, Harvard Medical School says. For the new study, researchers surveyed 125 adults undergoing colonoscopy at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. About 43% of the participants had hemorrhoids. Two-thirds of the participants (66%) told researchers they use smartphones while on the toilet. Reading news and using social media… read on > read on >
Scrolling On The Toilet Increases Risk Of Hemorrhoids, Study Says
Do you use your time on the john to catch up on the news, go through your e-mail or check out social media? Be careful – you might be more likely to develop hemorrhoids, new research shows. Folks who use a smartphone on the toilet have a 46% higher risk of hemorrhoids than those who don’t, researchers reported Sept. 3 in the journal PLOS One. Smartphone use might inadvertently prolong toilet time, potentially increasing pressure on the anus and contributing to hemorrhoids, researchers explained. “We’re still uncovering the many ways smartphones and our modern way of life impact our health,” senior researcher Dr. Trisha Pasricha, a gastroenterologist at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, said in a news release. “It’s possible that how and where we use them — such as while in the bathroom — can have unintended consequences.” Hemorrhoids are swollen veins in the anal or rectal area that often cause pain or bleeding. They’re thought to occur due to increased pressure that occurs during pregnancy, with excess weight, or through straining during bowel movements, Harvard Medical School says. For the new study, researchers surveyed 125 adults undergoing colonoscopy at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. About 43% of the participants had hemorrhoids. Two-thirds of the participants (66%) told researchers they use smartphones while on the toilet. Reading news and using social media… read on > read on >
Self-Medicating With Weed Might Make Things Worse
Folks who start using weed to cope with anxiety, depression or pain might end up with a worse mental state than before, a new study says. People self-medicating with marijuana had higher levels of paranoia, anxiety and depression, researchers reported recently in the journal BMJ Mental Health. By comparison, those using weed for “fun” or “curiosity” had lower scores for paranoia and anxiety, results showed. “Our study provides vital evidence on how the reason someone first starts using cannabis can dramatically impact their long-term health,” lead researcher Edoardo Spinazzola said in a news release. He’s a research assistant at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience at King’s College London. “This research suggests that using cannabis as a mean to self-medicate physical or mental discomfort can have a negative impact on the levels of paranoia, anxiety and depression,” Spinazzola said. People using weed to self-medicate also tended to use more than those imbibing recreationally, researchers found. For the study, researchers surveyed nearly 3,400 former and current cannabis users 18 and older living in the London area. Participants were asked the reasons for their first and continued use of marijuana, and also answered questions related to their mental health. Each week, the average participant consumed 206 units of THC, the compound in weed that causes intoxication, researchers said. That’s roughly 10 to 17 joints a week,… read on > read on >