ResearchAug 10, 2026
Advances in Therapies for Hepatitis Delta Virus
Hepatitis delta virus (HDV) causes the worst form of human viral hepatitis, with increased risk of liver decompensation, liver cancer, and death. HDV ...
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Mental HealthAug 10, 2026
‘I’ve sat at the very precipice of life’: Clarke Carlisle on gambling, depression – and survival
The former professional footballer has struggled with his mental health for most of his life. But it took five suicide attempts for him to admit how badly he wanted to end it. He talks about how he turned the corner…
PsychologyAug 10, 2026
Iran war renews concerns about lasting toll of traumatic brain injuries to American troops
Doctors are also still learning how explosive blasts injure the brain versus a physical blow.
NeuropsychologyAug 10, 2026
This brain-boosting habit may delay signs of aging, research finds
Your next workout may not require a gym membership or even a pair of sneakers. Scientists say one everyday skill could help the brain stay healthier as people age, with growing evidence suggesting the ...
Child PsychologyAug 10, 2026
Does ADHD look different in everyone? A psychiatrist explains why it can go unnoticed
Ever wonder if ADHD looks the same in everyone? Here is a short answer- no, it doesn't. And that one fact explains why so many people live with it for years before anyone notices. Attention-deficit ...
PsychologyAug 10, 2026
Psychology says the questions people ask reveal more than the answers they give
Psychology suggests that conversation involves more than simply exchanging information. The questions people ask can offer clues about their attention, curiosity, social intentions, and interest in ...
PsychologyAug 10, 2026
Psychology says tiny rituals can reduce stress even when they have no practical purpose
Psychology suggests that small rituals can sometimes help people cope with stressful moments because they create a sense of structure and predictability when circumstances feel uncertain. While these ...
NeuropsychologyAug 10, 2026
Advancing brain research: FIU medical student earns national recognition
FIU medical student Eric Kunz earns national recognition for brain research advancing the treatment of hemorrhages and tumor-related changes.
AddictionAug 10, 2026
Americans In Unregulated Betting States Search For Gambling Help Only After Crisis Hits, 5 Years Of Google Data Show
Ahead of Responsible Gaming Education Month in September and the NFL season kickoff days later, CasinoReviews.net is releasing a five-year analysis of US Google search behavior showing that where ...
Mental HealthAug 10, 2026
Suicide Memory Walk raises awareness as suicides increase in Pueblo
Suicides are increasing in Pueblo County, especially among people under 30 years old. An annual Suicide Memory Walk seeks to raise awareness about the issue.
Cognitive PsychologyAug 10, 2026
Psychology says your brain predicts conversations before they happen
Psychology suggests that conversation is not simply a process of hearing words and then responding. It is a dynamic exchange in which the brain is constantly using context, memory and social knowledge ...
Child PsychologyAug 10, 2026
ADHD or autism? A psychiatrist explains the difference and whether you can have both
ADHD and autism are two of the most talked-about neurodevelopmental conditions today, and they often get mentioned in the same breath. Parents wonder whether a child's restlessness points to ADHD or ...
Mental HealthAug 10, 2026
Children, teenagers face highest mental health risks from heatwaves, study finds
Researchers who analysed data from 23 global studies, also found that the risk of poor mental health outcomes increases by 25% during heatwaves and by 1.5% in higher temperatures ...
PolicyAug 10, 2026
Dominica records 398 acute psychiatric admissions amid mental health concerns
Dominica recorded 398 patient admissions to the Acute Psychiatric Unit (APU) between May 2023 and May 2024, highlighting continued demand for mental-health services across the island. According to the ...
Mental HealthAug 10, 2026
Rising global heat linked to mental health risks in children
Key Takeaways Heat waves are harming kids' mental healthFor every 1-degree Celsius increase in daily temperature, there’s an almost 1% increase in child mental health problemsRisk of childhood mental ...
AddictionAug 10, 2026
Budget battle erupts in nation's capital over opioid settlement money
Key Takeaways State and local governments will receive more than $50 billion from a landmark court settlement with opioid manufacturersThe money is supposed to help fight the opioid crisisBut some ...
ResearchAug 10, 2026
A daily glass of fruit juice was linked to lower depression scores
A daily glass of 100% fruit juice or a smoothie may help improve more than just fruit intake. In a small four-week trial, participants who added one to a healthier diet showed significantly lower depression scores…
ResearchAug 10, 2026
Multi-Omics-Based Prognosis and Precision Therapy in Esophageal Cancer, Mediastinal Tumors, and other Thoracic Diseases
Thoracic malignancies—particularly esophageal cancer and mediastinal tumors—present complex clinical challenges characterized by significant molecular ...
PolicyAug 10, 2026
Mental Health in an Era of Change: Risks, Benefits, and Equity
Contemporary societies are undergoing rapid and profound transformations. The widespread adoption of artificial intelligence ...
AI & TechnologyAug 10, 2026
Mental health experts caution against relying on AI chatbots alone
For many Pretoria residents, opening an artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot has become as easy as sending a text message.
Mental HealthAug 10, 2026
Crisis Text Line and Aselo Unite to Advance Global Crisis Response Through Technology
Crisis Text Line, a global nonprofit that provides free, 24/7, confidential mental health support in English and Spanish, today announced it has acquired Aselo ®, the open-source contact center ...
AI & TechnologyAug 10, 2026
A Therapeutic Threesome: How AI Chatbots Are Wrecking the Therapist-Client Relationship
When a chatbot becomes a person's confidant, therapists face a new rival: a machine that sounds caring, but does not care.
AddictionAug 10, 2026
The Galloping Cure — Missy Mazzoli’s dreamlike opera confronts America’s opioid crisis
Set in small-town America, a euphoric merry-go-round becomes an allegory for addiction at Edinburgh International Festival ...
AI & TechnologyAug 10, 2026
Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta is ordered to pay $567 million over children’s mental health
Mark Zuckerberg-led Meta Platforms has been ordered to pay $567 million into a fund addressing the mental health effects its ...
AI & TechnologyAug 10, 2026
Devastating Verdict: Meta Ordered to Pay Half-Billion in Children’s Mental Health Fund
Spread the loveYou might think the legal battles surrounding Big Tech are abstract, distant affairs, but a recent ruling in New Mexico brings the consequences of social media design sharply into focus ...
TraumaAug 10, 2026
Silo Pharma Granted European Patent Covering Novel PTSD Therapy
Patent strengthens global IP protection for novel treatment approach designed to prevent stress-induced psychiatric disorders before symptoms ...
Mental HealthAug 10, 2026
Heatwaves Put Children, Teens’ Mental Health Most at Risk: Review
New Delhi: A review of global studies looking at the relationship between temperatures, heatwaves, and mental health has found ...
NeuropsychologyAug 10, 2026
The brain is better at healing itself than previously thought
The brain possesses unimaginable self-healing abilities. Researchers at the University of Zurich have discovered in mice that specific support cells can regenerate by migrating their cell nuclei into ...
TraumaAug 10, 2026
Psychological impact of floods in Upper Assam: A silent crisis
Emerging Psychological Crisis Post-Floods Flood-affected children often endure a silent psychological burden, as they may lack the emotional vocabulary (Photo: Jinmoy Choudhury) As the floodwaters in ...
Mental HealthAug 10, 2026
Seleni Institute to Launch Perimenopause and Menopause Mental Health Curriculum
Seleni Institute will launch a new perimenopause and menopause mental health curriculum for healthcare professionals in October 2026 ...