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fromFast Company
6 hours ago

It's time to take genetic testing off the pedestal

Genomic testing should be integrated into everyday clinical care rather than reserved for rare cases, reflecting evolving patient expectations and advancements in science.
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

What If the Real Antidepressant Is You?

That question may sound provocative, but it has fascinated scientists for decades. Despite the billions of dollars spent each year on antidepressant drugs, a striking body of research suggests that much, and possibly all, of their benefit may come not from chemistry, but from expectation: the simple belief that the pill will help. 1,2 That phenomenon has a name: the placebo effect.
Mental health
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