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Michigan Lawmaker Introduces Bill to Strengthen Mental Health Patient Protections

The legislation, introduced by State Senator Webber, targets reforms to oversight of mental healthcare facilities and patient rights in Michigan.

Jul 13, 2026

15 States Sue Trump Administration Over School Mental Health Funding Cuts

The lawsuit targets cuts to a program created after the 2018 Parkland, Florida school shooting, with Colorado among the states filing suit.

Jul 13, 2026

Nearly Half of All Dementia Cases Could Be Prevented by Addressing 14 Risk Factors

A neuroscientist at the University of Oslo says hearing loss, high LDL cholesterol, and depression are among the most misunderstood contributors to dementia risk.

Jul 13, 2026

Gut Microbiome Patterns Linked to Frailty in Older Women

Researchers identified specific bacterial signatures in the gut that differed significantly between frail and non-frail women over 65.

Jul 13, 2026

Adderall Misuse Among Young Adults Drops Sharply, New Study Shows

The decline was measured over more than a decade and coincides with changes in prescription patterns and public awareness.

Jul 13, 2026

Louisiana Passes Law Requiring Discharge Plans for Behavioral Health Patients

The new state law mandates that psychiatric and behavioral health facilities provide structured discharge plans before releasing patients.

Jul 13, 2026

Nature Videos Reduce Stress Levels in Study Participants

Researchers found that watching short clips of natural scenery lowered measurable stress responses in test subjects.

Jul 13, 2026

Upper East Side Legionnaires' Disease Outbreak Prompts Cooling Tower Cleanings

All buildings linked to the outbreak have now cleaned their cooling towers, New York City officials confirmed.

Jul 12, 2026

School Smartphone Bans Free Up Student Time but Miss Mental Health Goals

A new study found that banning phones at school did not reduce anxiety or depression in students.

Jul 12, 2026

Mitch McConnell Breaks Weeks of Silence on His Health Condition

McConnell revealed that a fall led to his hospitalization, ending weeks of public speculation about his condition.

Jul 12, 2026

Senator Lindsey Graham Dies at 71 After Cardiac Arrest at Home

Emergency responders forced entry into Graham's Washington, D.C., residence Saturday night and began CPR.

Jul 12, 2026

Washington and Other States Sue to Block School Mental Health Funding Cuts

A multistate lawsuit seeks to stop the Trump administration from cutting federal funding that supports mental health services in public schools.

Jul 12, 2026