Health PsychologyJul 27, 2026
How vaccine skeptics use storytelling effectively to create powerful but medically inaccurate messaging
As long as there have been vaccines, there have been people who doubted their science and safety.
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NeuropsychologyJul 27, 2026
3-Region Neural Circuit Required for Sleep Memory
A new study reveals that memory consolidation during sleep requires coordinated signaling among the orbitofrontal cortex, thalamus, and hippocampus, and shows how epileptic spikes break this circuit.
Mental HealthJul 27, 2026
What to know about postpartum psychosis, a rare but serious mental health condition after childbirth
Learn what postpartum psychosis is, who's at risk, key symptoms, when it occurs and why immediate treatment after childbirth is critical for mother and baby safety ...
Mental HealthJul 27, 2026
Black Girl Vitamins Debuts 'The Visit,' A Short Film Exploring How Black Women Go Unheard In Healthcare
During Black Maternal Mental Health Week, Black Girl Vitamins, a Chicago-based wellness brand, released a film that examines how systemic failures in healthcare drive inequities in maternal health ...
NeuropsychologyJul 27, 2026
Battery-Free Sweat Patch to Track Parkinson’s Meds
Engineers develop self-powered wearable sweat patch for continuous levodopa tracking in Parkinson's.
Military & First RespondersJul 27, 2026
'Reach out': Making mental health care more affordable for veterans
Region 6 Behavioral Health and At Ease USA have joined forces to make mental health care more affordable for low-income veterans ...
Health PsychologyJul 27, 2026
Different GLP-1 therapies could be tailored to patients' individual metabolic needs
Different varieties and doses of GLP-1 medications can have meaningful differences in how they address heart and metabolic health issues, according to new research led by the Perelman School of Medicine at the University…
Health PsychologyJul 27, 2026
The case for having an imperfect memory: A psychologist explains
Think back to your time at school. Were you hard-working, popular, anxious? And what exam grades did you get? Now, imagine someone pulls out your report cards from that time. How closely would they match the results you…
Clinical PsychologyJul 27, 2026
Lymphedema in Breast Cancer: Longer Radiation Course Not Better
(MedPage Today) -- Hypofractionated locoregional radiotherapy for high-risk breast cancer was noninferior to standard fractionated radiotherapy for the 3-year incidence of arm lymphedema, with no significant differences…
Fire-setting behaviorJul 27, 2026
Experts examine psychology behind wildfire arson and fire setting in Utah
Every time a wildfire ignites in Utah, social media quickly fills with speculation that someone intentionally started it.
Social MediaJul 27, 2026
Model who stopped police van records statement over alleged cyberbullying
The cops had been “very cooperative and responsive” and had expedited the process, due to which she did not have to meet a senior cyber cell officer as initially expected, the model said ...
ResearchJul 27, 2026
Men are more likely than women to view infidelity favorably when relationships falter
A new survey reveals that when a romantic partnership falters, a person's baseline willingness to engage in casual sex heavily influences their views on cheating. Gender also plays a major role in shaping these…
Health PsychologyJul 27, 2026
Pandemic reshapes meningococcal strains in Scotland, with group B dominating cases
New research has revealed a shift in the strains of invasive meningococcal disease circulating in Scotland during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Health PsychologyJul 27, 2026
A 19-protein blood panel can predict when ALS symptoms will emerge
Months to several years before amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) symptoms arise, levels of certain blood proteins may shift dramatically. Researchers analyzed data from the long-running Pre-symptomatic Familial ALS…
Clinical PsychologyJul 27, 2026
Mitch McConnell Update: Senator Not Medically Cleared to Leave Rehab
(MedPage Today) -- The office of Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) released an update on his health Monday, this time with a statement from the congressional Office of Attending Physician stating the senator has not yet been…
Health PsychologyJul 27, 2026
Smart wound dressing speeds up healing by triggering body's own repair signals
A bioinspired material developed by scientists at Imperial College London accelerates wound healing and the repair of human skin. The material captures the body's own healing proteins, releasing them only when repair…
Social PsychologyJul 27, 2026
You Are Not Ordinary
Stories about unlikely heroes have captivated people for thousands of years. This week, social scientist Ben Rogers explores why the “hero’s journey” resonates so deeply, and how the stories we tell about our own lives…
PsychologyJul 27, 2026
Why Do Controlling Parents Praise More?
I ranked 56th out of one million students on Türkiye's university entrance exam, earned a master's degree from Harvard as a Fulbright and TEV scholar, and completed my Ph.D. at Cambridge, with a year as a visiting PhD…
NeuropsychologyJul 27, 2026
US Suicide Rates Undercounted Due to Overdose Misclassification
A new study argues that US suicide statistics significantly undercount deaths by misclassifying up to 30 percent of drug overdoses as accidents.
Clinical PsychologyJul 27, 2026
Oral Steroids After Tonsillectomy May Modestly Cut Kids' Pain
(MedPage Today) -- Postoperative oral dexamethasone might have modestly reduced pain after pediatric adenotonsillectomy, a randomized clinical trial found. The steroid reduced mean pre-analgesic pain scores on…
Health PsychologyJul 27, 2026
Silver diamine fluoride treatment could halt cavities without shots, drilling or sedation
Every year, untreated tooth decay sends thousands of young U.S. children to emergency departments for dental problems doctors can't treat. Many eventually undergo surgery under general anesthesia, while others endure…
Health PsychologyJul 27, 2026
Will dietary fiber help digestion? It might depend on your gut bacteria
Doctors recommend dietary fiber for healthy digestion, but to benefit from it, people not only need specific species of gut bacteria but also the right strains of those bacteria to process the starches, according to a…
Clinical PsychologyJul 27, 2026
Netflix exec claims ketamine confession in ‘trust exercise’ cost him $1.1M job: lawsuit
Kevin Baillie says he shared his medically supervised ketamine therapy for depression during a vulnerability exercise at a Netflix workplace retreat.
PsychologyJul 27, 2026
The “I’m Bored” Trap Isn’t About Your Kid’s Brain
Posted July 27, 2026 | Reviewed by Monica Vilhauer Ph.D. Weâve all been here. Youâre standing in the kitchen, dinner is half-cooked, and your child wanders in, drops his arms like lead weights, and lets out those two…
AddictionJul 27, 2026
National Survey on Drug Use and Health shows promising trends for youth mental health and drug use
A key U.S. government report on mental health, substance use and addiction showed continued improvements in several metrics, especially among young people. There was some uncertainty about the future ...
Health PsychologyJul 27, 2026
Sweat-powered fingertip patch accurately monitors Parkinson's medication
Engineers and neuroscientists at the University of California San Diego have developed a soft, wearable fingertip patch that continuously tracks a patient's Parkinson's disease medication levels through sweat. The device…
Health PsychologyJul 27, 2026
Identifying high-needs patients helps predict future health spending
A new way to measure comorbidity—when a patient suffers from multiple diseases or health conditions—can be used to accurately predict a patient's risk of hospitalization and future health care costs across a population…
PsychologyJul 27, 2026
Psychology reveals why people spread rumours and gossip behind your back
Ahana Tiwari is a trainee sub-editor with a keen eye for storytelling, performances, and cultural nuance. She has reviewed films ...
Mental HealthJul 27, 2026
What Happens When You Turn to AI for Mental Health Support?
A comprehensive review of 21 studies examines how AI mental health chatbots are designed and how users experience them.
Positive PsychologyJul 27, 2026
The Happiness Treadmill
Like many people, I spend a lot of time online. And by online, I mean scrolling on social media. Platforms that used to feel very personal, filled with the lives of my close friends and people I knew, ...