Child PsychologyAug 4, 2026
Nearly Half of Child Mental Patients Require Adult Care
Four in ten children who attend Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) in Scotland go on to attend specialist ...
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ResearchAug 4, 2026
Inflammation corresponds to altered brain wiring in borderline personality disorder
People with borderline personality disorder may experience low-grade systemic inflammation that corresponds to structural differences in the brain's internal wiring. A recent study links elevated immune markers to…
Social PsychologyAug 4, 2026
Fire department leaders drive crew fitness, study finds
For firefighters, physical fitness is a matter of safety, survival and long-term health. While past research has largely focused on individual habits, a new study has revealed that station leaders play a critical role in…
ResearchAug 4, 2026
Emperor penguin chicks like these starved. An iceberg may be the cause
An emperor penguin colony in Antarctica saw a massive decline in chicks in 2025. The contours of a nearby grounded iceberg may have been the cause.
Social MediaAug 4, 2026
A new study of screen time and child development has some unexpected findings
(LSOphoto/iStock/Getty Images Plus) Digital screens are now deeply embedded in our lives, with children getting access to them at earlier and earlier ages – but is this increasing screen time actually ...
Social MediaAug 4, 2026
Gallego introduces bill requiring social media firms to get parental approval for users under 16
Sen. Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz) is introducing legislation Tuesday mandating social media platforms receive parental permission before children under 16 can create and keep accounts on the ...
Mental HealthAug 4, 2026
Correction: Introducing artificial intelligence in acute psychiatric inpatient care: qualitative study of its use to conduct nursing observations
Barrera A, Gee C, Wood A, et al. Introducing artificial intelligence in acute psychiatric inpatient care: qualitative study of its use to conduct nursing observations. Evidence-Based Mental Health 2020;23:34-38. This…
Social MediaAug 4, 2026
New public database tracks state laws regulating youth social media
As of March 2026, every U.S. state had introduced at least one bill seeking to regulate social media or other digital platforms for people younger than 18.
Health PsychologyAug 4, 2026
Gestational diabetes affects 1 in 8 mothers in England, data reveal
One in eight mothers in England is now diagnosed with gestational diabetes, with diagnoses rising by 60% in just five years, according to a major study published in the journal BMJ Medicine.
Mental HealthAug 4, 2026
Chandigarh gets new framework to regulate mental healthcare
Chandigarh: The UT administration notified the Chandigarh Mental Healthcare Rules, 2026 on Tuesday, paving the way for a comprehensive regulatory framework for mental healthcare services in the Union ...
Mental HealthAug 4, 2026
What to know about bipolar and psychiatric hospitalization
Hospitalization gets a bad rap — sometimes for a good reason — but sometimes it can be helpful during a severe episode of mania or bipolar depression. Key Takeaways The phrase “for your own good” is ...
Clinical PsychologyAug 4, 2026
U.S. News announces 2026-2027 best hospitals
U.S. News & World Report released its 2026-2027 Best Hospitals rankings Tuesday.This year’s edition features 505 hospitals across 49 states and Washington, D.C. “that have demonstrated superior patient outcomes for a…
ResearchAug 4, 2026
Study suggests waist-to-bust ratio, not waist-to-hip ratio, drives female body attractiveness among Japanese men
Japanese men prefer a female body proportion that is exceptionally rare in real life. New research suggests that waist-to-bust ratio, rather than waist-to-hip ratio, drives attractiveness ratings, pointing to media…
Health PsychologyAug 4, 2026
Scientists identify promising new target behind treatment resistance in advanced breast cancer
A new Houston Methodist-led study published in Clinical Cancer Research reports a breakthrough in understanding why some patients with metastatic breast cancer fail to respond to a common and important early-stage…
Mental HealthAug 4, 2026
Social media algorithms expose many adolescents to self-harm content, study finds
Digital technologies have profoundly transformed how adolescents acquire information and interact with each other outside school. Numerous preteens and teenagers worldwide access social media platforms daily to read…
AddictionAug 4, 2026
Gambling influencers are flooding the internet with videos. Only one has been fined
Social media influencers are posting provocative videos to lure customers into gambling venues and illegal online betting apps ...
Family & RelationshipsAug 4, 2026
Marriage counselors can usually tell within ten minutes whether a couple will make it — and it has almost nothing to do with how much they fight, but these 9 signals instead
Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Ten minutes into a first session, before the intake ...
NeuropsychologyAug 4, 2026
Study finds Botox cuts pediatric chronic migraine headaches
A prospective study led by researchers at Children's National found that onabotulinumtoxinA (ONA), commonly known as Botox, reduces headache frequency and headache-related disability in children and young adults with…
ResearchAug 4, 2026
Photodynamic Therapy: Challenges and Innovations for Treating Cancer, Volume II
Photodynamic therapy (PDT) occupies a unique position in the oncology armamentarium — a modality that harnesses the ...
NeuropsychologyAug 4, 2026
AI Uses MRIs to Generate Brain Aging Maps for Neurodegenerative Disease Research
Researchers say scalable framework paves the way for monitoring a broad spectrum of neurodegenerative and aging-related disorders.
School & EducationAug 4, 2026
Maharashtra To Launch ‘Manas-Sutra’ Initiative To Train College Teachers In Student Mental Health Support
The programme has been designed in line with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, which places emphasis not only on students’ intellectual development but also on their emotional, social and ...
Social PsychologyAug 4, 2026
Research finds rhetoric around #MeToo often focused on punishment, not causes of violence
The #MeToo movement began as a way for victims of gender-based violence to find solidarity, share their experiences and bring justice to perpetrators of misconduct. New research from the University of Kansas shows that…
Child PsychologyAug 4, 2026
Nurses call for a prevention-focused approach to child health
Currently, the U.S. health care system is very reactive, mainly treating people, including children, after they become sick rather than preventing illness. School nurse expert Erin Maughan and colleagues in the American…
Mental HealthAug 4, 2026
Viral Video of Shopper in Women’s Clothing Sparks Debate—’The Real Mental Health Crisis Is With the People Recording’
A viral video appears to show a person shopping at a gas station while dressed in traditionally feminine clothing, prompting debate online. In the video, they appear to be minding their own business, ...
NeuropsychologyAug 4, 2026
Lower cardiac output predicts faster brain loss in carriers of Alzheimer's disease risk gene
In a longitudinal study conducted at Vanderbilt Health, including investigators from the Vanderbilt Memory and Alzheimer's Center (VMAC), researchers found that lower cardiac output is associated with ...
Health PsychologyAug 4, 2026
They're a world leader in using drones for healthcare. But drones can't do it all
Drones carrying medical supplies constantly crisscross the skies of Rwanda. The Trump administration is giving a major grant to the effort — and at the same time cutting aid to the country.
Forensic PsychologyAug 4, 2026
Ohio 'House of Horrors' mom requests mental competency evaluation
The court filing also seeks and evaluation for a possible insanity defense if she if found competent.
ResearchAug 4, 2026
Death anxiety is linked to worse insomnia through more severe nightmares
Is the fear of death keeping you awake? Recent research suggests that intense death anxiety predicts stronger insomnia symptoms, a link partially explained by a rise in severe nightmares.
Mental HealthAug 4, 2026
A handful of corporations now shape how adolescents in Medicaid get care
The United States is in the middle of a well-documented adolescent mental health crisis. Because Medicaid provides medical coverage for roughly half of all children in the country, the program has an essential role in…
Child PsychologyAug 4, 2026
Auditory processing disorder and ADHD: A quick PSA
A quick PSA on how auditory processing disorder can be more common in ADHD, shared by @thepsychdoctormd.