Derek Beres

Derek Beres

Derek Beres is a freelance writer. Based in Portland, Oregon, he has served in senior editorial positions at a number of tech companies and has years of experience in health, science, and music writing. He is the co-host of the Conspirituality podcast and co-author of Conspirituality: How New Age Conspiracies Became a Health Threat.

New research shows an abundance of testosterone leads to poor decision making. 
A new study published in Nature shows just how quick relief is possible with ketamine.
Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto just took one giant leap forward in his nation's drug policies.
Researchers at the University of Waterloo have connected inattention and giving up on your dreams. 
Self-diagnosing celiac disease is a problem. Yet gluten is becoming an increasing issue for many. 
There's a link between American marijuana use and violent crime south of the U.S. and Mexico border... and even a link with avocados. 
Over 1,100 teens in Australia exhibited low self-esteem and aggressive behavior linked to late-night phone and social media usage.