CounselingJul 20, 2026
Midday Interview: The impact of father-daughter relationships
Counseling Psychologist Dr. Charlotte Michelle Sanchez joined WRBL to discuss the impact of father-daughter relationships.
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ResearchJul 20, 2026
Addressing Complexity in Nicotine Use Treatment
Tobacco and nicotine use remain a leading cause of death and disability worldwide. Although combustible tobacco use has declined, roughly one in five adults ...
PsychologyJul 20, 2026
Psychology says people who get emotional while watching movies or TV aren't emotionally weak: What this behavior means, the psychology behind it, and the life lessons it offers
Psychology says people who get emotional while watching movies or TV aren't emotionally weak or unable to control their feelings. Research suggests that emotional reactions to fictional stories are ...
Binge-eating disorderJul 20, 2026
The truth about binge eating disorder: 8 myths and 8 facts
Binge eating disorder is the one of most misunderstood eating disorders, experts say. Here, mental health pros separate fact from fiction.
Diversity & CultureJul 20, 2026
7 things LGBTQ+ people should know about major depressive disorder
Treatment for depression matters, but not just any care will do. Find out what LGBTQ+ people should know about getting help.
PsychologyJul 20, 2026
The rave secret: why middle-aged women are larging it – and seeing big health benefits
For those who are burned out, perimenopausal, or both, dancing all night can be a panacea. It’s great exercise, lowers stress, boosts energy and provides connection. No wonder so many are doing itIt’s 4am and I’m in a…
PolicyJul 20, 2026
Pregnant Woman’s Roadside Death Triggers Push To Reopen Mississippi Delta Hospital
The deaths of Harmony Ball-Stribling and her unborn daughter five years ago have galvanized local leaders determined to reopen a Mississippi Delta hospital. But once a rural community loses a hospital, bringing it back…
PolicyJul 20, 2026
Doctors ‘Cringe’ at Possibility of Documenting Which Medicaid Enrollees Too Sick To Work
Final regulations on Medicaid work requirements say enrollees must regularly obtain documentation — possibly from medical professionals — to prove that they’re too sick to work. Doctors say the rules put them in a tough…
PolicyJul 20, 2026
Violence Repeatedly Erupts at Dementia Care Facilities Despite Warnings, Inspections Show
Nursing homes and assisted living facilities can be fertile ground for violence between residents with dementia, including fatal assaults. A KFF Health News examination of health reports and court records shows how…
Mental HealthJul 20, 2026
Inquest begins into Jesse Deacon’s fatal shooting by police, three years after his death
The 43-year-old Sydney man was fatally shot within a minute of police knocking on his door, court hearsNew South Wales police fatally shot a man who was self-harming in a Sydney public housing estate within a minute of…
Cognitive PsychologyJul 20, 2026
Psychology says your brain craves gossip for a surprising reason and it may have helped you to survive
Psychology says the brain craves gossip because humans are naturally curious about other people and the social world around them. At the same time, experts stress that curiosity should be balanced ...
PsychologyJul 20, 2026
1 Habit That Kills Motivation for Most Adults
Internal motivation doesn’t have to be manufactured. It surfaces when approval is no longer the entry fee for action.
Military & First RespondersJul 20, 2026
Troop Testosterone Testing Now Available: Why? And Treatment Pros & Cons
The U.S. military’s new testosterone-screening protocol directly supports its focus on human performance optimization.
Clinical PsychologyJul 20, 2026
Dave Asprey Announces BEYOND Wonderland Conference, a New Psychedelic Science and Consciousness Event Joining the BEYOND Series
Dave Asprey, 4x New York Times bestselling author, longevity expert and creator of the biohacking movement, announces BEYOND Wonderland Conference, a two-day immersive experience dedicated to ...
Mental HealthJul 20, 2026
Psychology says people who hate phone calls but reply instantly to texts may not be experiencing social anxiety
Psychology says people who hate phone calls are often responding to the demands of real-time communication rather than rejecting social interaction. Some people feel most connected through voice ...
AddictionJul 20, 2026
Foundations to Freedom Launches New Young Adult Substance Use Disorder Program Through Florida Department of Children and Families Grant
Foundations to Freedom is proud to announce the launch of its new 18–24 Young Adult Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Program, made possible through funding from the Florida Department of Children and ...
Cognitive PsychologyJul 20, 2026
Psychology says people who leave cabinet doors open may not be as absent-minded, they may be experiencing attention shifts and memory lapses
Research reminds us that nearly everyone experiences small lapses in attention during busy days. While closing cabinet doors may seem like a simple action, it depends on memory, focus, and the ability ...
Borderline personality disorderJul 20, 2026
World‘s largest genetic study on borderline identifies 11 risk loci and broad overlaps
An international team led by the Central Institute of Mental Health in Mannheim has presented the largest genome-wide association study on borderline personality disorder to date. Data from around 13, ...
Mental HealthJul 20, 2026
Qualifacts Advances AI for Behavioral Health with New Generative and Agentic Capabilities in Qualifacts iQ
New Qualifacts iQ suite releases bring generative and agentic AI into the everyday workflows that clinical and billing teams rely on ...
Primary-care clinicsJul 20, 2026
VA Is Adding Virtual Reality to Primary Care: What It Does and How It Works
Primary care providers across the VA are introducing VR headsets during appointments to help with stress, anxiety and chronic pain.
PolicyJul 20, 2026
Road deaths fall by 21% globally but stronger action is needed to save lives
Despite the addition of more than one billion motor-vehicles to the world’s roads, road traffic deaths declined by 21% between 2011 and 2025, according to new data released by the World Health Organization (WHO). The…
Clinical PsychologyJul 20, 2026
The VA’s deadly cocktail: Why operators are risking jail for underground psychedelic therapy
America is forcing its most battle-tested veterans to choose between suffering legally and healing outside the law, while the military quietly bleeds away the experience it cannot replace.
ResearchJul 20, 2026
Source limitation drives slow compositional recovery in tropical secondary forests
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 123, Issue 31, August 2026. SignificanceAlthough tropical forests can recover many characteristics of mature, undisturbed forests within decades, plant species…
ResearchJul 20, 2026
Dietary DNA in municipal wastewater reveals signatures of wealth, immigration, and coastal proximity
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 123, Issue 31, August 2026. SignificancePoor diet is a leading driver of chronic disease worldwide, yet current dietary surveillance methods are costly, slow, and…
ResearchJul 20, 2026
Correction for Sabzehei et al., Exploring PrPC unfolding as a critical step preceding its refolding in the context of PrPSc propagation
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 123, Issue 30, July 2026.
ResearchJul 20, 2026
Correction for Buche et al., Trait-mediated interactions drive local diversity
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 123, Issue 30, July 2026.
ResearchJul 20, 2026
Correction for Patel, The simplicity of the Hodge bundle
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 123, Issue 30, July 2026.
ResearchJul 20, 2026
LARP1 at the nexus of oncogenic MYC and mTOR signaling
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 123, Issue 30, July 2026.
ResearchJul 20, 2026
Context matters: Interpreting antiphage phenotypes and synergies of a DNA-intercalating agent
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 123, Issue 30, July 2026.
ResearchJul 20, 2026
One step forward, two steps back: A first look at the planetary health implications of the 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 123, Issue 30, July 2026.