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Illinois just became one of the first states to officially recognize gambling disorder as a medical addiction, opening doors to real treatment for over a million residents struggling in silence. The new law puts gambling addiction on equal footing with alcohol and drug disorders.
Illinois just became one of the first states to officially recognize gambling disorder as a medical addiction, opening doors to real treatment for over a million residents at risk. The new law puts compulsive gambling on equal footing with alcohol and drug addiction.
A new study of over 1,300 adults shows virtual treatment for gambling disorder works fast, with most people seeing real improvement in just two weeks. Even those struggling with anxiety or depression alongside gambling problems found meaningful relief through online care.
The Dutch government is taking bold action to protect young people from gambling addiction by banning all online betting ads and signup bonuses. The move comes after a sharp rise in problem gambling since legalization in 2021.
Researchers are developing better ways to identify developmental language disorder in multilingual children, a condition that affects 8% of kids worldwide but often goes undetected. New assessment tools can now distinguish between normal language learning and a disorder that needs treatment.
Thousands of people with functional neurological disorder face real, debilitating symptoms that don't show up on standard tests—leaving many told "it's all in your head." A new multidisciplinary clinic is finally giving patients answers, treatment, and something many lost along the way: hope.
Scientists discovered genetic markers proving eating disorders stem from complex biology, not just body image issues. The breakthrough could transform how millions get treatment.
A leading physician wants muscle dysmorphia officially recognized as an eating disorder, a change that could help millions of men get proper treatment and insurance coverage. The move addresses a mental health crisis that's been hiding in plain sight.
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After students were found spending financial aid on betting apps, South Africa's student loan agency and gambling board are launching a nationwide education campaign. The partnership will bring financial literacy workshops and awareness programs to campuses across the country in 2026.
Princeton now offers specialized eating disorder care through a new collaboration that brings together expert teams. The program provides intensive support for people who need more than weekly appointments but don't require hospital stays.
Australia just announced sweeping reforms to shield children from gambling advertising, including a total ban in sports stadiums and on team jerseys. The changes will also limit TV ads during family viewing hours and require online platforms to let users opt out completely.
A Queensland couple who helped their own daughters survive eating disorders just opened Australia's first recovery village with eight tiny homes for people transitioning back to everyday life. The village will support 60 families each year, filling a critical gap between hospital care and going home.
A video game designer turned her teenage struggle with calorie counting into a healing tool for others. "Consume Me" uses gentle gameplay to show how eating disorders quietly affect daily life.
Scientists discovered a specific brain region causing bipolar disorder symptoms, opening the door to better treatments for millions who struggle with current medications. This breakthrough could transform how we diagnose and treat a condition affecting 1 in 100 people worldwide.
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.
Children with rare genetic growth disorders grew twice as fast after starting a groundbreaking treatment, offering hope where few options existed before. The therapy worked especially well for kids whose condition directly matched the drug's target.
A moving company owner in the Czech Republic turned a Christmas cleanup into the country's only free service helping people struggling with hoarding disorder reclaim their homes. What started as a single act of kindness now helps dozens find hope buried under clutter.
After nearly three decades, the FDA just approved a breakthrough treatment for essential thrombocythemia, a rare blood disorder affecting thousands. The long-acting therapy showed ten times better results than existing options.
Wales rugby player Donna Rose has competed in two World Cups while managing borderline personality disorder. She's proving that mental health conditions don't have to stop anyone from thriving.
A Shanghai hospital has unlocked the mystery behind a devastating facial condition and created the first targeted treatment, bringing hope to patients worldwide. The breakthrough includes the world's first patient database for the rare disorder.
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