Health PsychologyAug 15, 2026
Could saunas and ice baths affect male fertility? Here's what the evidence says
The internet's obsession with "maxxing" has turned almost every aspect of self-improvement into a trend.
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Health PsychologyAug 15, 2026
Two devices in one: Metasurface could bring medical imaging to smaller sensors
Researchers have developed a technology for building more compact point-of-care medical imaging devices by creating a material that acts as two devices in one.
Health PsychologyAug 15, 2026
Revived rhenium isotope generators answer call for prostate cancer research and other therapies
Haswitha Sabbineni has an idea that could lead to a targeted treatment for prostate cancer. To obtain the rare isotope she needed to test the treatment, she turned to the Department of Energy's (DOE) Oak Ridge National…
Health PsychologyAug 15, 2026
Study reports significant reduction in postsurgical scar depth following DC microcurrent stimulation
A new pilot study reports that direct-current (DC) microcurrent stimulation was associated with a statistically significant reduction in measured postsurgical scar depth immediately following a single treatment. The…
Health PsychologyAug 15, 2026
5 exercises that can prevent (and relieve!) pregnancy pain
Hemorrhoids, leg cramps, sciatica — oh my! Alongside the joy of pregnancy often comes a parade of physical discomfort. Alleviate and prevent common aches with these exercises.
Health PsychologyAug 15, 2026
Ebola kills a victim every 30 minutes in DR Congo: UN
The Ebola virus in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is now killing a victim every 30 minutes, a top UN humanitarian official said Friday, calling for greater international action.
Health PsychologyAug 15, 2026
Winter is coming: How vaccines help protect against respiratory illness
August is National Immunization Awareness Month—the perfect time to prepare for the viruses and bacteria that spread each fall and winter.
Health PsychologyAug 14, 2026
Too hot to think? Why extreme heat can affect how well our brain works
Ever feel that the arrival of summer sun makes you feel a bit dopey? You wouldn't be the only one. Soaring temperatures are known for their ability to slow our thought processes, making even everyday tasks seem like a…
Health PsychologyAug 14, 2026
Sleep disturbances linked to genetic Alzheimer's risk
A person's sleep patterns could be an early sign of Alzheimer's disease, a new study says. A greater number of micro-awakenings during sleep is linked to a greater genetic risk for Alzheimer's, researchers report in the…
Health PsychologyAug 14, 2026
New trend of injecting banned peptides to 'optimise' the body
Thomas's phone alarm buzzes at 9:30 p.m.—it's time for the aspiring bodybuilder to start injecting several banned peptides into his stomach.
Health PsychologyAug 14, 2026
Imaging turnaround time increased from 2023 to 2024
Imaging turnaround times continued to increase across modalities through 2024, according to a study published online Aug. 3 in Journal of the American College of Radiology.
Health PsychologyAug 14, 2026
What happens when someone's chromosomes, sex hormones and body don't align?
I teach a university course called Hormones and Behaviour. What surprises students is that biological sex is not produced by a single switch. What surprises me is that many students have never been taught this before. It…
Health PsychologyAug 14, 2026
States enact emergency orders on kratom while awaiting federal rules
States are moving faster and further than federal regulators to get kratom off store shelves, with some banning the herb outright while a pending federal rule targets only one of its chemicals.
Health PsychologyAug 14, 2026
Eight in ten adults track their own health: New survey
Before breakfast, you may already have checked your sleep score, resting heart rate or blood oxygen level. By bedtime, you might look at your step count, stress score or even an estimate of your biological age. For…
Health PsychologyAug 14, 2026
Baby conversations begin before words, with adults' immediate replies shaping speech
Before babies learn to speak, they're having actual conversations with their parents, whether the parents realize it or not. A coo. A babble. A squeal. Inevitably, an adult will make noises back or respond with baby…
Health PsychologyAug 14, 2026
Can a vaccine built for one Ebola virus stop another? The World Health Organization is about to find out
The World Health Organization (WHO) has recommended prioritizing the Ervebo vaccine for testing in a clinical trial in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The vaccine was originally developed to protect against Zaire…
Health PsychologyAug 14, 2026
Waist size is a powerful indicator of health risks, researchers find
Measuring waist size may be one of the simplest and most effective ways to detect obesity-related health risks, according to a study by Rutgers Health researchers.
Health PsychologyAug 14, 2026
Youth-associated protein helps restore healthy function in immune cells in the aging brain
Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have identified a role for the youth-associated protein TIMP2 in supporting the healthy function of microglia, the brain's resident immune cells.
Health PsychologyAug 14, 2026
Curiosity has its own neural signal: Brain separates valuable information from water rewards in mice
Often, humans and other animals seek information that can help them complete tasks and attain desired rewards. In some cases, however, they seek information driven simply by curiosity and a desire to obtain knowledge for…
Health PsychologyAug 14, 2026
New mechanism may help predict and improve macrophage-targeted cancer immunotherapy
Immunotherapy that targets tumor-associated macrophages, a type of immune cell in the tumor microenvironment, works only if the cells have a functional system of molecules that enables them to respond to the treatment…
Health PsychologyAug 14, 2026
Researchers examine unanticipated benefits of GLP-1 medications
GLP-1 receptor agonists and dual agonists have transformed the treatment of obesity and other metabolic diseases, and a new editorial co-authored by Dr. Steven Heymsfield of LSU's Pennington Biomedical Research Center…
Health PsychologyAug 14, 2026
Drug that targets an inflammatory enzyme could help prevent lung cancer
Every year, lung cancer kills more than 100,000 people in the United States. Smoking is the leading risk factor for lung cancer, but other environmental exposures can also contribute to the disease.
Health PsychologyAug 14, 2026
Placental transport mechanism could guide safer biologic medicines during pregnancy
Biologic medicines have transformed the treatment of cancer, autoimmune diseases, migraine, inflammatory disorders and many other conditions. Yet their growing use among women of reproductive age constitutes a major…
Health PsychologyAug 14, 2026
UN publication reveals 4 in 10 adults in England take no action to protect themselves in response to heat alerts
As temperatures continue to soar and amber heat-health alerts are issued across England, warnings are reaching the public but still failing to change behavior. A new investigation by United Nations University experts…
Health PsychologyAug 14, 2026
Platelet-targeting approach offers a new path to safer thrombosis protection
Glycoprotein VI, or GPVI for short, is a surface receptor found exclusively on platelets and their precursor cells, megakaryocytes in the bone marrow. GPVI is primarily responsible for binding collagen at the site of an…
Health PsychologyAug 14, 2026
Is there a summer COVID-19 surge this year? Yep, it's ramping up again
Just like all previous summers since the pandemic began, COVID-19 cases are ticking up again, even while other health threats make more headlines.
Health PsychologyAug 14, 2026
Genome analysis uncovers candidate genes for hereditary breast and ovarian cancer
Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer among women in Germany: Around 1 in 8 women will develop it during their lifetime. In around 5% to 10% of cases, the condition is caused by a hereditary predisposition…
Health PsychologyAug 14, 2026
The Taliban has taken a terrible toll on the education of girls -- and boys as well
Saturday marks the 5th anniversary of the current Taliban rule in Aghanistan. They've had a devastating impact on girls' education. A lesser told story is their impact on the education of boys.
Health PsychologyAug 14, 2026
Record cyclosporiasis outbreak tests agencies hit by Trump administration's cuts
Last year's funding cuts to federal agencies that oversee foodborne illness outbreaks are being tested with the record cyclosporiasis outbreak in the U.S.
Health PsychologyAug 14, 2026
Doctors say Medicaid change to gender-affirming care will harm vulnerable youth
Federal Medicaid dollars can no longer pay for gender-affirming care for youth. Doctors who treat trans kids say it will harm vulnerable people.