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The Netherlands is poised to become the latest country to outlaw conversion therapy after senators voiced majority support for a ban. The final vote on June 9 could end a harmful practice that research links to depression and suicidal thoughts.
After facing backlash for repealing protections last month, Kansas City leaders are introducing what they call the strongest municipal ban on conversion therapy in the country. The new ordinance protects LGBTQ+ youth from discredited practices condemned by major medical associations.
Eight EU nations have already banned harmful conversion practices targeting LGBTIQ+ people, and now the European Commission is calling on the remaining 19 countries to follow their lead. Nearly a quarter of LGBTIQ+ citizens in the EU have faced these debunked treatments, but momentum is building toward ending them for good.
Olympic silver medalist Tim Koleto is speaking out about surviving conversion therapy as a young skater, hoping to help LGBTQ athletes who feel alone. His courage is creating visibility for queer athletes and supporting new laws that protect young people.
A quirky British brewery empire is proving that ditching phones and technology can actually save pubs. With prices as low as £2.80 per pint and packed bars, Samuel Smith's 200 pubs show old-school rules still work.
Volunteer therapy dogs are making rounds at WellSpan hospitals, bringing comfort and smiles to patients, families, and healthcare workers during their toughest days. One patient who hadn't spoken in five years after a car accident tried to talk when a therapy dog laid its head on her shoulder.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Elmhurst Hospital in Queens just welcomed Weasley, a professionally trained therapy dog who will help patients in the behavioral health unit heal through cuddles, comfort, and connection. The two-year-old Lab-Retriever mix is already making a difference for people working through anxiety, depression, and other mental health challenges.
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 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 psychiatric hospital near Paris brings patients to a wooded farm sanctuary every Friday for therapy sessions with gentle donkeys, producing remarkable improvements in anxiety and mood. The program's success has organizers pushing for formal research to expand donkey therapy nationwide.
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 new app-based therapy called mylovia is giving women struggling with sexual dysfunction real relief—without the need for a specialist appointment. The randomized trial of 252 women showed results as effective as face-to-face therapy.
A groundbreaking study of over 21,000 women found that estrogen-only hormone therapy was associated with significantly fewer signs of Alzheimer's disease in the brain. Women who used the therapy had 39% lower odds of developing dementia and showed dramatically fewer brain changes linked to the disease.
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