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by Laura Fertitta, Fanny Coulpier, Layna Oubrou, Xavier Decrouy, Etienne Audureau, Nicolas Ortonne, Pierre Wolkenstein, Piotr Topilko Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) is an autosomal dominant disorder in which cutaneous…
by Noha Alnazzawi Hypertension and diabetes are major risk factors for heart disease, which remains among the leading causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Heart disease includes heart failure, myocardial…
A revised take on an ADHD trend, highlighting how finances can be one of the hardest areas to manage.
Growing evidence suggests that disruptions in circadian rhythms play a significant role in bipolar disorder. Now, researchers have developed a framework for using light, dark, and daily routines to help stabilize mood…
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration July 27 released results from its latest national survey on drug use and mental health.
A 29-year-old woman confided her suicide plans to an AI chatbot -- not to her therapist, not to her parents, not to her best friend. What can AI learn from her death?
Posted July 27, 2026 | Reviewed by Devon Frye "Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it." —George Santayana Long before the opioid epidemic became a full-on public health crisis in the U.S., there…
Megan Coder of the Society for Digital Mental Health says clinicians, regulators and patient advocates will need to work together to build responsible mental health AI tools that benefit patients and ...
MapLight Therapeutics faces significant setbacks after underwhelming Phase 2 ZEPHYR results for ML-007C-MA in schizophrenia. Click for this MPLT stock update.
Prosecutors say Lindsay Clancy "knew exactly what she was doing" and made a "calculated" decision to kill her children.
(MedPage Today) -- I often think about what happens when our worst fear as humans is realized -- not that something should happen to me, but to my child. Why them, why not me? This is a sentiment regularly expressed to…
Nearly one-quarter of teens reported using mobile food delivery services during school hours, and almost half said they use them after school, according to a national survey of more than 1,000 U.S. adolescents.
Suicidal ideations among U.S. veterans have risen nearly 50% in the past five years, according to a new study based on a survey of 2,636 veterans.
Suicidal ideations among U.S. veterans have risen nearly 50% in the past five years, according to a new study based on a survey of 2,636 veterans.
(MedPage Today) -- Note that some links may require registration or subscription. More healthcare workers in Congo went on strike as confirmed Ebola cases in the nation approached 3,000, including 1,309 deaths. (AP)…
Posted July 27, 2026 | Reviewed by Michelle Quirk Most humans no longer experience artificial intelligence (AI) as dramatic. What felt like a grand technological revolution in 2022 is gradually becoming a standard asset…
Despite improvements in how AI chatbots detect and respond to suicidal ideation, they still struggle with most other mental health conditions, researchers found.
By Emily Bader of The This is the second story in a four-part series looking at addiction treatment in Maine’s jails. The series was supported by the Pulitzer Center. “If they can ...
A $1.1 million Netflix exec fired medical ketamine lawsuit alleges wrongful termination after disclosing doctor-prescribed depression therapy ...
Posted July 27, 2026 | Reviewed by Jessica Schrader New research shows that people with access to AI-generated answers are less willing to admit "I don't know," even when those answers are wrong. In the study…
Dreams are not random mental noise. A large study of more than 3,700 dream and waking reports found that what we experience during sleep is shaped by both our personalities and the world around us. Rather than simply…
York County has launched a new integrated medical and behavioral health system at the jail, a model that will also power the county’s upcoming recovery center.
A new study dissects the internet "tradwife" trend, revealing how popular influencers use vintage aesthetics to sell a return to patriarchal gender roles. Behind the homemade bread, these creators are running lucrative…
Concussion recovery in teen athletes often masks anxiety or depression; learn warning signs, screening tips, and safer return-to-play steps.
Researchers scanned the ears of hundreds of marine mammals to deduce when pinnipeds evolved to hear well in both air and water.
Key Takeaways While the Serenity Prayer is rooted in faith-based practices, it can be adopted for everyday use in non-religious contexts. The Serenity Prayer can be a powerful tool for dealing with ...
In court Monday the state requested to conduct its own mental health evaluation of a man who earlier this year was accused of attacking a runner.
Psychology says people who brush their teeth after every meal even when they are in office or home aren't always driven by obsession. The habit can reflect discipline, health awareness, routine, and ...
Posted July 27, 2026 | Reviewed by Monica Vilhauer Ph.D. There was a moment during my first playthrough of Pokémon Pokopia that surprised me. I had just completed the rain dance task in Withered Wasteland, and I was…
Posted July 27, 2026 | Reviewed by Jessica Schrader Most of us remember the first time we met the important people in our lives: from our boss to our beau to our best friend. First impressions are surprisingly enduring…