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Talk therapy is up, and use of psych meds without therapy is down, a study finds
A study from the American Journal of Psychiatry suggests that psychotherapy is becoming more accessible to people. The study looks at trends in mental health treatment from 2018 to 2021.
NIH cuts baby ’Safe to Sleep’ team. Here’s what parents should know
For three decades the NIH has led ‘Safe to Sleep,’ helping parents reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) and other sleep-related injuries. The NIH cuts come as cases have been rising.
RFK Jr. to require placebo-controlled studies for new vaccines
The Department of Health and Human Services says it will require new vaccines to be tested against a placebo, which could complicate and delay Food and Drug Administration approval of many vaccines.
Why spring allergies may be getting worse and what to do about them
MPR News host Angela Davis talks with two allergists about how our bodies are reacting to the lengthening spring allergy season and what you can do to manage your symptoms.  
Minnesota podcast is providing patient-centered insights into health care industry
“Patient Innovations” combines the viewpoints of physicians, patients and researchers for discussions on health conditions and medical advances in Minnesota.