Prescribing Outside the Exam Room

• by Kathryn Wighton

• May 5, 2026

Routine Labs Linked to Stress-Related Disorder Risk

Higher hemoglobin and potassium levels, and lower low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels, were associated with subsequent stress-related disorder risk in a Finnish cohort study of nearly 74,000 patients, although the findings were exploratory.

• by Kerri Miller

• July 13, 2026

• 5 min

Oral Shigella Vaccine Hits 89% Efficacy in Challenge Trial

An investigational oral Shigella sonnei vaccine showed robust protection against shigellosis in a phase 2 controlled human infection trial.

• by Teraya Smith

• July 23, 2026

• 3 min

Can Controlled Breathing Reduce Substance Craving?

A systematic review and meta-analysis found small, consistent reductions in craving across substance use disorders, while evidence for withdrawal symptoms and substance dependence remained limited.

• by Andrea Surnit

• August 10, 2026

• 3 min