Ira Stamm, Ph.D.

04/25/2024

Facts and common misconceptions about some of America’s most widely used drugs.

12/22/2022

An artificial sweetener commonly found in diet drinks and food is associated with an increased risk for anxiety-like behavior, early research suggests.

11/25/2022

Diagnosing long COVID is something of an art for doctors who, without any formal criteria, say they know it when they see it.

08/17/2022

07/24/2022

Beyond behavior, a person's genetics, T cells and the effects of inflammatory conditions like allergies could influence their Covid risk — but only to a point.

07/18/2022

Our newest backyard friend. 40+ years ago our family rescued a big white domestic bunny rabbit at the Menninger pool that someone had abandoned. I built a hutch for him and he became a family pet - adored by all of us. We named him BR for Bunny Rabbit - how creative.

10/21/2020

An important finding that has implications for all of us.

A higher level of cardiorespiratory fitness is associated with a lower risk of incident depressive symptoms, according to a study published online in the Journal of Affective Disorders.

07/27/2019

An excellent article with an important fresh perspective.

Two physicians contend that the profession is being gaslighted by institutions when it comes to burnout and anti-stress initiatives.

04/13/2019

The goal for Congress should be to provide Universal Health Care for everyone who lives in our country. How to do this is the conundrum.

We asked a handful of economists and think tanks to find out.

12/24/2018

Even small amounts of exercise can yield big rewards for your health. Consumer Reports has advice to help you get—and stay—active, whatever your age, and shares details on the health benefits of modest exercise.

10/20/2018

An interesting study of a little known/little discussed problem.

A new report examines psychogenic death and hypothesizes that it follows a trajectory of progressive demotivation that may end in the death of physically healthy individuals.