Connecting Adult Illness to Childhood Trauma + Other Stories
Every week, we corral our favorite wellness stories from around the internet—just in time for your weekend reading.
US Health Officials Link Childhood Trauma to Adult Illness
The Washington Post
For over twenty years, researchers have studied the relationship between negative childhood experiences and their potential impact on a person’s health in adulthood. Their findings suggest a strong correlation, and officials hope that new programs will be set in place to help.
Millions Are Turning to This Drug for Pain and Anxiety. But There’s Almost No Evidence It Works
Vice
Gabapentin, a drug approved for treating seizures and nerve pain, is prescribed for non-FDA-approved targets including chronic pain, depression, anxiety, migraines, fibromyalgia, and hot flashes, among others. But new studies reveal that it may not actually work for those conditions—and its risks might be too high to ignore.
Long-Awaited Cystic Fibrosis Drug Could Turn Deadly Disease into a Manageable Condition
The Washington Post
After decades of study, a promising new three-drug therapy called Trikafta has been approved by the FDA, and it could help 90 percent of patients with cystic fibrosis. While it’s not a cure, researchers, doctors, and patients are hopeful that the landmark treatment could change lives.
Why Didn’t She Get Alzheimer’s? The Answer Could Hold a Key to Fighting the Disease
The New York Times
In Colombia, a rare genetic mutation has caused early onset Alzheimer’s to run in a family for generations. But one woman, expected to develop symptoms in her forties, as her relatives all did, showed no signs of cognitive decline until she reached her seventies. The reason why may open the door to new Alzheimer’s treatments.