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The death of a child has a tremendous impact on fathers’ lives. However, their grief experiences remain understudied in pediatric palliative care and childcare research. The aim of this study is to provide insight into…
Background This study aimed to compare antisocial, narcissistic, and Machiavellian traits, along with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms and psychiatric history, between combat athletes and…
Since China’s accession to the WTO, the accelerated pace of modernization, which was characterized by rapid economic growth and profound societal transformations, has significantly intensified interpersonal competition…
Mental health and substance use disorders affect people from all walks of life and demographics. At least 23.1% of U.S. adults live with a mental illness, and at least 16.8% of Americans aged 12 years ...
The proposal is part of the Draft National Health Research Policy 2026, released Friday by the Department of Health Research.
UB has received five years of funding to continue its long-running Research Training on Alcohol Etiology and Treatment program.
The Department of Biological Psychology, headed by Assistant Professor Dr Olga Maria Klimecki-Lenz, is researching how well-being, health and social interactions can be promoted throughout the entire ...
A simple, non-invasive ultrasound treatment could one day help injured joints heal instead of remaining trapped in a cycle of damaging inflammation. Researchers at The University of Alabama in Huntsville found that…
Researchers identified 19 core dimensions of positive mental health, but six emerged as the most central, with each receiving more than 90 per cent expert consensus ...
Scientists have uncovered evidence that serotonin, the chemical best known for regulating mood, may also speed the progression of a common heart valve disease in some people. The research suggests that patients with…
Many of the body's biggest flaws are the result of evolution building on old designs instead of starting over. Our spine, eyes, teeth, pelvis, and even certain nerves all reveal compromises that worked well enough for…
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 123, Issue 29, July 2026.
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 123, Issue 29, July 2026.
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 123, Issue 29, July 2026.
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 123, Issue 29, July 2026.
Research has found a strong correlation between painful periods and high rates of depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts among women living with sickle cell disease. The study, conducted by ...
Background The gut microbiota is increasingly recognised as a therapeutic target for mental disorders, with nutritional supplements providing a direct approach to modulating the gut microbiota. However, existing evidence…
Coordination and active deliberation that includes the whole household can facilitate solar adoption. Interventions targeting energy adoption are likely to be more effective when they are designed to support collective…
As climate change drives more frequent and intense heatwaves, new research links rising temperatures with worsening mental health outcomes in children and young people. View on euronews ...
Robin Blades (Health Area) for received the 2026 Health Psychology Paper Prize, awarded to the best paper in the area, for her paper titled “Neural mechanisms of mindfulness: reduced neural reactivity to…
A new study suggests very hot weather may increase mental health-related hospital visits among children and teens, highlighting another serious health impact of extreme heat.
A new study has found that people whose peers had been diagnosed with a mental health condition – such as anxiety or depression – were more likely to develop a mental health condition themselves.
New findings suggest what’s on the plate may influence more than the body, revealing a hidden connection with well-being.
Gaze behaviour is marked by striking individual differences. We used eye tracking and brain imaging to decipher the mechanisms that underlie these differences, which revealed that the individual tendency to look at faces…
As part of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, the Transportation Research Board (TRB) mobilizes ...
The Centre for Psychedelic Research at Imperial focuses on two main research areas: the action of psychedelic drugs in the brain, and their clinical utility, e.g. as aides to psychotherapy, with a ...
A study in Singapore has found that a mother’s mental health during pregnancy may shape her child’s risk of developing depressive symptoms years later. Researchers analysed data from 523 mother-child ...
A new study suggests human hair grows in a way scientists never expected. Researchers found that hair is pulled upward by coordinated cell movements inside the follicle rather than simply being pushed out by dividing…
Discover how standing meetings can reduce meeting times by 34% without compromising decision quality. Explore the impact of body chemistry and workplace health on meeting effectiveness.
Many COVID-19 survivors have been shown to experience at least one persistent symptom or deficit following infection, impacting their functioning and quality of life. However, knowledge about the appropriate care and…
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