‘An exciting time:’ Breakthroughs coming to treat and prevent hair loss
Several medications and cell-based therapies for hair loss are advancing in clinical trials.
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![It was a landmark moment for the psychedelic movement: The Department of Veteran Affairs’ top doctor stood on stage, praising advocates who have spent decades promoting the healing potential of mind-altering drugs. In an unannounced appearance at a New York psychedelic conference, the VA’s Dr. Shereef Elnahal said […]](https://www.pilotonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Psychedelic_Therapy-Veterans_40630_ea0244.jpg?w=132 "It was a landmark moment for the psychedelic movement: The Department of Veteran Affairs’ top doctor stood on stage, praising advocates who have spent decades promoting the healing potential of mind-altering drugs. In an unannounced appearance at a New York psychedelic conference, the VA’s Dr. Shereef Elnahal said […]")
Veterans lobbied for psychedelic therapy, but it may not be enough to save MDMA drug application
It was a landmark moment for the psychedelic movement: The Department of Veteran Affairs’ top...
In the 10 states that didn’t expand Medicaid, 1.6M can’t afford health insurance
The Affordable Care Act allowed states to expand Medicaid to cover people up to 138%...
Long COVID risk has decreased but remains significant, study finds
The risk of developing long COVID — enduring, sometimes punishing symptoms that linger well after...
The nation’s 911 system is on the brink of its own emergency
There are more than 6,000 911 call centers to handle an estimated 240 million emergency...
Dental therapists, who can fill cavities and check teeth, get the OK in more states
About 58 million Americans live in areas with dentist shortages, according to the U.S. Health Resources and...
Director, chief of staff and chief of surgery all out at Hampton VA Medical Center after investigation
Major leadership changes are underway at Hampton's VA medical center after an investigation by the...
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Nansemond Indian Nation grows Hampton Roads health network starting with flagship Portsmouth clinic
Fishing Point Healthcare is a network intended to provide state-of-the-art care to members of any...
Angry patients spur new state watchdogs to bring down drug prices
States are trying to curb spiraling prescription drug costs by assembling special public boards to...
Potentially harmful bacteria found in beach waters of Captain’s Quarters in Ocean View
A type of bacteria that indicates the presence of fecal matter was found in the...