CNN Health | August 31, 2026
The DOJ decision will prevent research on any potential medicinal value the substances may have, which a lower classification would have allowed along with regulation, says Caleb Banta-Green, PhD.
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Post-seizure psychotic episodes linked to future mental health risks
News Medical | August 27, 2026
New study suggests epileptic seizures may place patients at significantly higher risk of developing psychiatric disorders later. Ching-Fan Sun is a collaborator.
A controversial Alzheimer’s surgery is said to reverse symptoms
Nature | August 12, 2026
“The thing that doesn’t fit for me is the fact that the effects seem relatively immediate,” says Jeff Iliff, PhD. “I have a hard time understanding how those kinetics work.”
Bite of Seattle shooting draws renewed attention to youth gun violence
The Seattle Times | August 11, 2026
“There’s a level of complicity that society owns, where we make this country a place where guns are so widely available,” said Ben Danielson, MD.
CBD vs. THC: What’s the difference between these cannabis components?
The Washington Post | August 11, 2026
The benefits of CBD are particularly attractive for people with chronic pain who need a way to constantly manage their problems without getting high, said Nephi Stella, PhD.
Researchers develop antibodies against xylazine’s harms
UW Medicine Newsroom | July 29, 2026
“We want to move the field forward in generating therapeutics toward xylazine. This is the first step toward that,” said Jason Kang, PhD.
7 tips to get the most out of your therapy sessions
Right as Rain | July 29, 2026
“When we’re brave, it’s an opportunity for us to free ourselves of our shame and maybe even get some help,” says Katherine Seldin, PhD.
How UW researchers are using AI to speed up drug discovery and development
UW News | July 22, 2026
A new institute co-led by Marco Pravetoni, PhD brings together experts to ease the bottleneck between promising molecules and successful drugs.
Secondary care gap tied to prostate cancer deaths
UW Medicine Newsroom | July 22, 2026
There's a lot that can happen after first treatment, said Jessica Acolin, PhD, like quality of care and continued follow-up, that matter for long-term survival.
A sleep medicine doctor on which sleepmaxxing tips actually work
Right as Rain | July 20, 2026
Sleep tracking can be a double-edge sword, says Jeff Iliff, PhD. If trackers say your sleep isn't good, that can be a source of anxiety and lead to insomnia.
