ResearchAug 14, 2026
How a brutal drought may have helped unleash yellow fever in Brazil
Animals searching for water brought the forest to the city, perhaps sparking Brazil’s first yellow fever outbreak in decades.
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Clinical PsychologyAug 14, 2026
Genomic Newborn Screening Could Identify Childhood Cancer Predisposition
(MedPage Today) -- Adding genomic testing to routine newborn screening identified children at increased risk of developing certain childhood cancers, researchers found. By analyzing archived newborn dried blood spots…
Health PsychologyAug 14, 2026
UN publication reveals 4 in 10 adults in England take no action to protect themselves in response to heat alerts
As temperatures continue to soar and amber heat-health alerts are issued across England, warnings are reaching the public but still failing to change behavior. A new investigation by United Nations University experts…
Health PsychologyAug 14, 2026
Platelet-targeting approach offers a new path to safer thrombosis protection
Glycoprotein VI, or GPVI for short, is a surface receptor found exclusively on platelets and their precursor cells, megakaryocytes in the bone marrow. GPVI is primarily responsible for binding collagen at the site of an…
Mental HealthAug 14, 2026
Yoga can be very helpful for people who have experienced trauma
The experiences people have with yoga are embodied and take place in the here and now. Yoga can offer a different kind of insight than what one gains by thinking and talking about what has happened or might happen, says…
Forensic PsychologyAug 14, 2026
Psych evaluation diagnosing Bryan Kohberger with autism, OCD, anorexia and other mental health disorders unsealed
The neuropsychological evaluation a defense expert conducted on Bryan Kohbergher has been unsealed ...
Forensic PsychologyAug 14, 2026
Psych Evaluation Diagnosing Bryan Kohberger with Autism, OCD, Anorexia Unsealed
The neuropsychological evaluation a defense expert conducted on Bryan Kohbergher in February 2025 has been unsealed ...
PsychologyAug 14, 2026
This Powerful Lifestyle Pattern Could Cancel Out Dementia Risk (M)
Even people with a high genetic risk of dementia saw benefits from these activities.
NeuropsychologyAug 14, 2026
Whole-brain activity may better predict variations in stimulation responses
Brain stimulation can produce very different effects at different moments, even when the stimulus is delivered exactly the same way. A new study published in Brain Stimulation shows that the brain's ongoing activity…
NeuropsychologyAug 14, 2026
What’s on your plate could be aging your brain faster
Foods and drinks linked to higher Alzheimer’s and dementia risk in older adults center on ultra-processed items, sugary beverages, processed meats, excess saturated fats, and alcohol. Emerging ...
NeuropsychologyAug 14, 2026
How singing in a choir hits the right note for people living with brain conditions
Singing in a neurological choir – a singing group designed for individuals living with acquired brain injuries and neurodegenerative disorders – reduces social isolation and the sense of loss that ...
AddictionAug 14, 2026
Community support ‘vital to overcome alcohol addiction’
Advocates in Bahrain are raising awareness about the risk of alcohol addiction and the importance of seeking community-based support to overcome the condition. Members of Bahrains ...
Mental HealthAug 14, 2026
Men's suicide rate is four times higher than women's
Soon it will be National Suicide Prevention Month, but advocates say it's never too early to call attention to this issue. For men, suicide-related deaths are four times higher than women. FOX 13's ...
Mental HealthAug 14, 2026
Mental health should be prioritized for students heading back to school, experts say
As students head back to the classroom, experts say families shouldn't overlook mental health. Gwen Baumgardner reports.
Child PsychologyAug 14, 2026
UNFPA Ghana trains health professionals on adolescent health
Selected health professionals in the Eastern Region have undergone a three-day training on adolescent sexual and reproductive health under ...
Clinical PsychologyAug 14, 2026
FDA approves Tauklarify for PET imaging in Alzheimer’s diagnosis
The FDA has approved Tauklarify as a radiodiagnostic agent for adults with cognitive impairment being evaluated via PET scan to identify tau neurofibrillary tangle pathology indicating Alzheimer’s disease, according to a…
WorkplaceAug 14, 2026
New gas-switching approach could one day make deep-sea decompression safer and faster
Deep-sea divers must be careful to prevent decompression sickness, also known as "the bends," when ascending from the high-pressure depths of the ocean. Failing to do so can result in anything from muscle cramps and skin…
Child PsychologyAug 14, 2026
Childhood survival linked to socio-economic status in EU study
Swansea University researchers have led a major European study investigating how socioeconomic circumstances influence survival among children born with major congenital anomalies.
Health PsychologyAug 14, 2026
Is there a summer COVID-19 surge this year? Yep, it's ramping up again
Just like all previous summers since the pandemic began, COVID-19 cases are ticking up again, even while other health threats make more headlines.
Clinical PsychologyAug 14, 2026
What's Going on With Fall COVID and Flu Shots?
(MedPage Today) -- By this time of year, both the FDA and CDC normally have weighed in on fall respiratory virus vaccine recommendations. But given ongoing controversies over vaccination spurred by the Trump…
AddictionAug 14, 2026
Triple J's Dee Salmin and Luke Bateman reveal gambling's toll on relationships
Triple J star Dee Salmin and former NRL player Luke Bateman have delivered a blunt warning about the damage gambling can inflict on relationships, families and future generations.
Health PsychologyAug 14, 2026
Genome analysis uncovers candidate genes for hereditary breast and ovarian cancer
Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer among women in Germany: Around 1 in 8 women will develop it during their lifetime. In around 5% to 10% of cases, the condition is caused by a hereditary predisposition…
Mental HealthAug 14, 2026
Report highlights substance use in young adults in US in 2025
Cannabis use remains high among young adults in the United States, according to a report issued by the University of Michigan.
School & EducationAug 14, 2026
Two Jonesboro school bus crashes in one week raise student mental health concerns
Two Jonesboro Public School buses were involved in separate crashes during the first week of school, prompting concerns about student safety and mental health. Two Jonesboro school bus crashes in one ...
ResearchAug 14, 2026
Could a simple supplement combo help adolescents with ADHD stay on task?
A single dose of caffeine and L-theanine may help teens with ADHD ignore distractions. Recent brainwave data indicates this nutritional combination enhances the brain's ability to process visual information and prevents…
NeuropsychologyAug 14, 2026
Long-lost convent rediscovered under a soccer field in Denmark
A medieval monastery complex, long believed to be lost, has now been identified using ground-penetrating radar (GPR) in Roskilde, Denmark. The investigations have uncovered extensive and well-preserved remains of the St…
Mental HealthAug 14, 2026
Deep brain stimulation strengthens reward signals after one 20-minute session, study finds
A study from Emory University School of Medicine suggests that a single 20-minute session of noninvasive deep brain stimulation, paired with mindful breathing, may strengthen the brain's response to reward and reduce…
ResearchAug 14, 2026
A light-based scan could detect deadly bowel disease in preterm babies
Necrotizing enterocolitis strikes premature babies with almost no warning. A new approach aims to detect it early with a quick, low-risk scan.
Clinical PsychologyAug 14, 2026
A Looksmaxxing App Promised I Could Be Hot in 90 Days
(MedPage Today) -- A new documentary, "Louis Theroux: Inside the Manosphere," hit number one on Netflix this spring, spotlighting the influencers who exploit young men and monetize their insecurity. One way they do this…
Clinical PsychologyAug 14, 2026
What Pet Was Linked to a Brain Disorder?
(MedPage Today) -- You passed medical training, now see if you can pass our weekly quiz