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Diana Hembree

Diana Hembree is co-founding editor of MindSite News . She is a health and science journalist who served as a senior editor at Time Inc. Health and its physician’s magazine, Hippocrates, and as news editor at the Center for Investigative Reporting for more than 10 years.

Diana's Latest Articles

Insomnia, Fear and Dread: The Ordeal of Awaiting Word from Relatives in Iran 

Iran's internet blackout has left relatives in the U.S. frantic with worry.

Waiting for Word on Relatives Under Attack in Iran

Iranians in the US are caught between two "unrepentant regimes,” says Iranian-American writer and professor Shervin Malekzadeh.

As Muslims Across the U.S. Face Mounting Stress, We Revisit Our Story about a Detained Filipino Journalist

Ya’akub Ira Vijandre, a Filipino photojournalist and DACA recipient, was detained by ICE last October for posts extolling Islamic principles.

New Mexico Investigates Allegations of Abuse, Buried Bodies on Epstein’s Zorro Ranch

State lawmakers say their state’s Epstein Truth Commission is the first full investigation into the property.

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Brain Training Reduced Dementia Risk by 25% for Up to Two Decades, Study Finds

A new study tracking people over time found those who completed cognitive speed training sessions were 25% less likely to be diagnosed with dementia 20 years later. 

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New Mexico to Probe Allegation that Epstein Ordered the Burial of Teen Girls Near His Ranch

New Mexico has announced it is probing into an allegation that Epstein ordered the bodies of two girls to be buried on Zorro Ranch.

UCLA ‘Filling the Void’ In Public Health Guidance After 2025 Wildfires

The research includes a 10-year study on the impact of wildfires on physical and mental health.

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Teens Close to Parents More Likely to Have Strong Social Network as Adults

New research finds that close relationships with parents during middle and high school can predict a strong social life two decades afterward.

A protester holds a poster with a picture of Renee Good and text that reads "RIP Renee, murdered by ICE"
‘Broken Bones, Burning Eyes: How ICE Deploys ‘Less than Lethal’ Weapons on Protesters

According to an NBC investigation, DHS officers repeatedly used “less lethal” weapons in ways that would violate their own policies.

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Childhood Trauma Doesn’t Have to Upend Your Life Forever

Researcher Bob Sege's work builds on evidence that positive experiences can protect against neglect and abuse. 

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The Trump Administration Continues to Fail Epstein’s Victims

The millions of Epstein files included thousands of mentions of Donald Trump as well as identifying information about Epstein's victims.

Minneapolis Mourns Hero Nurse Killed By ICE, Condemns DHS Gaslighting

We look at another ICE killing of a US citizen in Minneapolis, and the federal government’s ensuing firehose of lies and propaganda.

Trump Shows ‘Unmistakable’ Signs of Advanced Dementia, Experts Say. Why Is He Still President?
Trump Shows ‘Unmistakable’ Signs of Serious Dementia, Experts Say. Why Isn’t Congress Invoking the 25th Amendment?
Unseen: ICE’s Assault on Asians in the United States

A months-long investigation looked into the impact of Trump’s draconian immigration policies on Asian Americans.

New Senate Bill Targets ‘Troubled Teen’ Industry and Residential Treatment Abuse

Senator Ron Wyden introduced the BRIDGES for Kids Act to increase oversight of residential treatment centers and create a national dashboard to track abuse.

Troubled Teen Industry in Illinois Roiled By Sexual Assault Charges
How to Best Protect You and Your Family from ICE

As enforcement actions surge, these two new resources help families know their rights with ICE.

What Is Trump Derangement Syndrome?

Trump Derangement Syndrome is a term President Donald Trump and his allies are using to deride his opponents.

How Trump’s Domestic Spying Threatens Our Collective Mental Health
MacArthur Fellow Nabarun Dasgupta warns that harm reduction opioid overdose prevention strategies, like Narcan distribution, are at risk as new federal policies shift toward punitive addiction measures.
“MacArthur Genius” Scientist Warns Against Rolling Back Harm Reduction
AI Fuels Psychosis. Here’s How Therapists Can Help Clients Protect Themselves 

Learn how to embed instructions into AI's operational logic to help detect and act on signs of delusion.

Developmental Psychologist Debunks Myths About Attachment Parenting and Babywearing

Developmental psychologist Emily Little argues that babywearing promotes secure attachment and better parental mental health.

ICE’s Assault on Democracy: An Avalanche of Betrayals
The ICE Chronicles: Cruelty as Policy

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