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A therapist noticed runners open up more easily while moving, sparking a growing trend in outdoor therapy sessions. Walk-and-talk therapy combines mental health support with the proven benefits of nature and exercise.
Men with high-risk prostate cancer now have a promising third treatment option that combines surgery with dual hormone therapy. A major clinical trial shows this approach works better than current surgical treatments, offering new hope to thousands of patients.
Postmenopausal women combining hormone therapy with a popular weight loss drug lost 35% more weight than those taking the medication alone. The finding could transform how millions of women manage weight gain after menopause.
Patients with hard-to-treat inflammatory bowel disease saw remarkable results when doctors combined two existing drugs in new clinical trials. Nearly half of treatment-resistant patients achieved remission after 48 weeks.
A new treatment combining metacognitive therapy with work-focused counseling helped nearly half of participants return to their jobs after just 12 weeks. The approach saved $900,000 for just 121 patients and could transform how mental health sick leave is handled.
Scientists created a breakthrough two-part treatment that restores insulin-producing cells and protects them from immune attacks, potentially freeing millions from daily insulin injections. The therapy combines lab-grown cells with engineered immune "bodyguard" cells.
Eastern Mennonite University is opening doors for students who want to combine creativity with mental health care. The new art therapy minor starts this fall, offering a clear path to a career that helps people heal through art.
Veterans with combat PTSD saw significant symptom reduction using MRI-guided brain stimulation in a clinical trial. This non-invasive treatment could offer new hope for those who haven't found relief with traditional therapy.
A breakthrough study shows a single dose of psilocybin, combined with therapy, dramatically reduced chronic suicidal thoughts in people who had run out of options. After 12 weeks, 70% of participants reported minimal or no suicidal ideation.
Researchers in Melbourne have successfully tested a breakthrough treatment for ARFID, a complex eating disorder affecting up to 2% of young people. The therapy combines family support with emotional coping skills to help teens overcome severe food avoidance.
A groundbreaking surf therapy program in Queensland is helping female veterans overcome PTSD and trauma by combining ocean waves with mental health support. The retreat, believed to be the first of its kind in Australia for female veterans, has already been called "life-changing" by participants.
Volunteer therapy dogs are providing emotional support to young patients and their families at Phoenix Children's Hospital. The four-legged visitors help ease anxiety and bring moments of joy during difficult hospital stays.
A breakthrough cancer treatment delivers radiation with pinpoint accuracy, sparing healthy tissue while attacking tumors. The University of Kansas Cancer Center is leading research that could transform how millions receive radiation therapy.
Maurizio started therapy at 70 for lifelong migraines and discovered something far more valuable than a cure. Growing evidence shows older adults benefit just as much from therapy as younger people, yet only 4% are getting help.
A groundbreaking app-based therapy is helping adults with ADHD see real improvements in just three months, offering hope to millions struggling to find treatment. The digital program works as well as traditional therapy but fits into your pocket.
Single-session therapy is helping people tackle mental health challenges in just 60 minutes, offering an accessible alternative when traditional therapy feels out of reach. Research across 415 clinical trials shows it works for depression, anxiety, and more.
Volunteers spent a day transforming Triple E Ranch in Haubstadt, Indiana, where veterans and rescued wild mustangs heal together through an innovative therapy program. The improvements ensure both horses and heroes can continue their journey toward recovery in safe, accessible spaces.
A groundbreaking study from Drexel University shows that 66% of nonverbal autistic children develop spoken language through consistent speech therapy. The key isn't intensity but duration, with better outcomes seen in children who attend therapy for six months to two years.
A groundbreaking UK trial used CAR T-cell therapy, originally designed for cancer, to send five lupus patients into remission within three months. One patient who couldn't walk without pain just two years ago recently went Alpine skiing for the first time.
A nonprofit and patient foundation just committed $7.65 million to develop a gene therapy for a rare muscular dystrophy with no current treatments. The partnership will take the therapy from initial design all the way to human clinical trials.
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