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Thoracic malignancies—particularly esophageal cancer and mediastinal tumors—present complex clinical challenges characterized by significant molecular ...
A new study suggests that getting less sleep alters how regions of the developing brain communicate. By tracking adolescents over time and testing sleep-deprived adults, scientists found evidence that sleep loss directly…
A new study reveals that regularly employed patients are more likely to drop out of outpatient alcohol treatment than those without steady jobs, suggesting standard clinic hours create hidden barriers to addiction…
Digital platforms give users access to a massive pool of potential matches. However, recent data suggests that rather than broadening dating horizons, these apps generally encourage individuals to select partners of…
BostonSight and Hyderabad-based LVPEI have launched a prospective clinical trial to study the mental health effects of PROSE and ...
Children from higher-income families show greater fluid intelligence, a new study finds. However, researchers discovered that increased parental time and positive parenting can effectively bridge this developmental gap…
Even after being entirely forgotten, the tonal languages we hear during our first months of life permanently alter the physical wiring of our brains, according to new imaging research on international adoptees.
Anorexia nervosa is notoriously difficult to treat, often resisting standard care. Now, a new pilot study suggests that psilocybin therapy, paired with psychological support, could safely help reduce eating disorder…
A new study analyzing Google Search results in Sweden found an overall positive slant toward immigration, but the search engine's ranking algorithm consistently prioritized neutral, unpoliticized links at the top of the…
People with antagonistic personality traits tend to report more problematic sexual urges, according to a recent study in Personality and Individual Differences. But these links are small, indicating that many other…
Frequent cannabis users may wake up with unusually high levels of the stress hormone cortisol, suggesting their daily stress rhythms could be disrupted. Researchers say the finding raises questions about whether using…
A survey of adult men reveals that strict adherence to certain traditional masculine ideals, like extreme self-reliance, is linked to an inability to process emotions, which corresponds to higher rates of anxiety and…
Ruminating on negative experiences is tied to lower daily well-being, but a new study indicates this association is stronger in the U.S. than in Japan. The findings provide evidence that our cultural background…
Stress may literally scramble the brain’s internal GPS. Researchers found that cortisol, a hormone released during stress, made people significantly worse at navigating a virtual environment and disrupted the precise…
Mr. Duane is a writer and therapist who lives and works in San Francisco. 1. The Therapy Crisis I love being a therapist.
A recent meta-analysis indicates that the four most common forms of dementia feature distinct immune system responses. These biological differences occur independently of other health conditions and might eventually…
NPR's Rob Schmitz talks to reporter Maria Godoy about how parents can wade through the noise and opinions to find information to help keep their kids healthy.
A compound found in green tea might protect the brain from memory loss and structural damage caused by obesity. New research shows the compound reduces inflammation and triggers a cellular recycling process that…
Researchers have developed a synthetic molecule called SK-129 that blocks toxic protein clumps linked to Parkinson’s disease. In mice, the lab-designed molecule reduced disease symptoms by targeting flexible, previously…
A new study suggests that delivering mild electrical pulses to the ear can help people with severe depression better judge when a task is worth the physical effort, reducing the amount of energy they waste on unrewarding…
Long-term action video game training might do more than just improve your gaming skills. A new study reveals how six months of digital combat reshapes resting brain waves and whole-brain connectivity to boost visual…
Physical feelings of anxiety tend to predict chronic stress markers better than depression symptoms, suggesting that past research linking depression to body strain may have picked up on hidden anxiety instead.
UH researchers continue to track the physical and emotional toll on Maui wildfire survivors through the UH Maui Wildfire Exposure Study. And the results are dire.
A systematic review of 49 imaging studies highlights how COVID-19 affects the human brain. Researchers found widespread structural and functional changes in areas responsible for memory, emotion, and attention, providing…
A recent study in the Schizophrenia Bulletin suggests that a ketogenic diet provides metabolic and psychiatric benefits for individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder, improving blood sugar regulation…
A systematic review and meta-analysis of six trials found that listening to music was associated with increased breast milk volume, higher milk fat, and lower cortisol levels in nursing mothers, likely by reducing…
Engaging in digital sex isn't inherently good or bad for your relationship. New research indicates that it's the psychological motivations behind the messages that predict a couple's overall happiness.
Scorching heat and rising heatwaves may be taking a toll on children’s mental health, with experts warning of increased stress, anxiety and emotional distress. | One of India's leading Digital News ...
As record-breaking heat grips communities worldwide and Australia prepares for an intense El Niño summer, new research provides the first global review linking high temperatures and heatwaves to ...
A new N.C. State study found that even small urban greenspaces and the sound of birdsong can reduce stress, boost positive emotions and improve mental well-being.
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