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Use of newer GLP-1 receptor agonists (semaglutide or tirzepatide) for obesity or diabetes among people with alcohol use disorder was associated with a reduction in alcohol-related hospital admissions, according to a…
The dopamine hit teenagers get from messages, likes and notifications can be hard to resist. We asked experts for their advice on how to manage a teen digital detox ...
Posted July 21, 2026 | Reviewed by Monica Vilhauer Ph.D. In 2009, an art installation called Waste Not traveled from Beijing to New York, London, Vancouver, and Sydney. It consisted of ordinary household objects, bottle…
Consuming common foods such as corn chips and popcorn may put pregnant women at risk of exposure to mycotoxins—harmful substances produced by mold—according to Rutgers researchers.
Cannabis beverages are increasingly turning up in stores next to iced tea, sodas and even chocolate milk, and doctors warn that easy access is putting kids at risk.
A trip to the movies almost always comes with a bucket of popcorn. But according to a psychology study, that familiar movie snack could be doing more than keeping your hands busy and mouth full.
The system which tracks pulse and breathing rates, and takes images is used by a number of trusts.
Researchers developed a biomimetic taste sensor combining 3D taste bud organoids with custom 200 mu-tall 3D microelectrode arrays.
If quizzed on your biggest health fear, chances are losing sharpness when it comes to brain function is up there. In fact, half of UK adults say they fear developing dementia more than any other ...
A massive study of elementary schoolers reveals that socioeconomic status heavily shapes childhood brain wiring and cognitive abilities. When resources are equalized, perceived racial differences vanish, showing that…
Posted July 21, 2026 | Reviewed by Margaret Foley In the United States, 90 percent of kids have a smartphone by the age of 13. Perhaps even more remarkable, 42 percent of them have one by the age of 10. If you don’t like…
Posted July 21, 2026 | Reviewed by Devon Frye Living an empowered life doesn't mean feeling confident or in control all the time. Instead, it's about agency: knowing you have a voice, choices, and the ability to trust…
French lawmakers have banned children under 15 from accessing social media, becoming the first EU country to implement such a law.
Researchers developed a high-resolution, adaptive light-sheet microscopy system capable of capturing 3D seizure propagation in live larval zebrafish brains in real time.
Our 2025-26 “A” cohort students completed at least 180 hours at their UCLA childcare site and and at least 50 hours in their community-engaged internship. Some community-engaged internships are designed to be remote…
By identifying the early signs of chronic stress and making positive lifestyle changes, we can preserve memory, improve focus, enhance emotional resilience, and ensure a healthier brain for years to ...
(MedPage Today) -- Five major pregnancy complications were independently associated with heightened long-term risk of peripheral artery disease (PAD), a Swedish cohort study of more than 2 million deliveries found. At 30…
Addiction to toxic alcohol can disrupt the brain’s natural reward system by triggering excessive releases of dopamine, leading to long-term changes in brain function, Counselor and Psychotherapist Dr.
Dr Vishal Jain and Dr Sudhir Kumar explain early signs of dementia and how a 10-minute brain scan can be used for early detection.
Updated July 21, 2026 | Reviewed by Margaret Foley Angelina Jolie has talked publicly about her family history of cancer, including preparing her children for the probability of her relatively young death, which has…
Happiness doesn’t come from chasing the next milestone — it starts with filling your own cup first, according to a leading happiness researcher who says joy is a skill anyone can learn. Despite ...
Although the effects of air pollution on respiratory diseases are well established, its effects on cardiometabolic health are often overlooked. This population-based European cohort study led by the Barcelona Institute…
Yale psychiatrist James Kimmel's research shows your brain treats revenge like a drug, and why forgiveness is the antidote.
Two Forestview Middle School students, 11-year-old Ava Starr and 13-year-old Alexis Thornton, died just three weeks apart. Both families say the girls were bullied by other students.
France's parliament has approved a law to ban social media for under-15s from January 2027, making it the first European country to block young people from the platforms. The law will mean everyone in ...
Posted July 21, 2026 | Reviewed by Margaret Foley In an unguarded moment during my senior year of high school, a kid from the yearbook staff approached me for a quote to appear beneath my photo. Today, thumbing through…
Sharing a common language is key to improved long-term health for Francophone and diverse linguistic communities, according to researchers from the University of Ottawa and the University of Manitoba.
(MedPage Today) -- The Trump administration's disruptions to a global AIDS relief program have forced organizations to close clinics, lay off staff, and cut services, seriously impeding efforts to prevent and treat the…
A 20-year-old Irvine man was fatally shot after police said he charged at officers with a knife following more than an hour of crisis negotiations Thursday. According to an Irvine Police Department ...
(MedPage Today) -- Long-term exposure to residential road traffic noise was associated with an increased risk of Parkinson's disease, a study of more than 3 million adults in Denmark showed. Traffic noise levels at the…