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.
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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, ...
Mental HealthJul 27, 2026
Metro Tech, OU Health team up in OKC to fill 400 jobs at pediatric behavioral health center
A new 72-bed behavioral health center is opening in Oklahoma City, and OU Health needs more than 400 employees to staff it. Metro Tech is helping train the technicians.
Clinical PsychologyJul 27, 2026
Effort to Unionize 10,000 Attending Physicians Gets Underway
(MedPage Today) -- Some doctors are pushing to organize the 10,000 attending physicians within the University of California system, setting in motion what could become the largest union of employed physicians, organizers…
Health PsychologyJul 27, 2026
Engineered gut bacteria show promise against pancreatic cancer
Cancer immunotherapies have transformed treatment for many cancers, but pancreatic cancer remains especially difficult to treat. One major reason is that pancreatic tumors often create a "cold" tumor microenvironment…
Health PsychologyJul 27, 2026
Is your diet driving up your cholesterol? That may depend on your genes
Can a low-carb diet cause your cholesterol to skyrocket? This question has vexed researchers and influencers alike as the popularity of low-carbohydrate diets has surged, yet the evidence has remained mixed. New research…
Health PsychologyJul 27, 2026
Our genes may shape what we eat and our metabolic health
Ever wonder why some people crave sweets while others can take them or leave them? Preliminary findings from a new study suggest that people who carry certain genetic variants associated with a preference for sweet or…
Mental HealthJul 27, 2026
Is it anxiety or something else? 7 medical conditions that can mimic anxiety symptoms
Everyone gets anxious now and then. Maybe your heart races before a big meeting, or you feel jittery waiting for some news — that’s normal. But what if you start shaking, feeling short of breath, or ...
Mental HealthJul 27, 2026
Kentucky expert: Prioritize mental health as kids return to school
Around 700,000 Kentucky kids will return to school in a few weeks and experts said it is important to prepare kids for the transition. While it may include a trip to the store for notebooks and ...
NeuropsychologyJul 27, 2026
Vagus Nerve Gut Signals Drive Spatial Memory
A new study reveals that the vagus nerve transmits gut nutrient signals to the hippocampus, boosting acetylcholine release and spatial memory.
PsychologyJul 27, 2026
We Turned “Let Them” Into a Mantra But Skipped the Hard Part
Posted July 27, 2026 | Reviewed by Monica Vilhauer Ph.D. Mel Robbins' book Let Them is still a bestseller nearly two years after publication. The concept struck a chord with millions of people. This two-word phrase has…
Mental HealthJul 27, 2026
Experts warn suicides are undercounted in the US
America is undercounting the number of suicide deaths, despite the rise in suicide rates in the 21st century, experts caution in a commentary published in the journal Injury Prevention.
ResearchJul 27, 2026
Researchers link phubbing to higher sexual distress in women
When a romantic partner frequently ignores you for their smartphone, the resulting sense of neglect can seep into the rest of your life. New survey data links partner "phubbing" to reduced household peace and increased…
NeuropsychologyJul 27, 2026
Dementia affecting younger persons strikes Hispanics more than previously thought, study shows
A form of dementia that strikes younger people is more common in Hispanics than previously thought, according to a new study led by researchers at UT Health San Antonio, the academic health center of The University of…
PsychologyJul 27, 2026
Can Your Social Network Shape Your Economic Future?
Posted July 27, 2026 | Reviewed by Devon Frye Social connections are the lifeblood of what it means to be human. Relationships are an integral part—if not the integral part—of the human experience. We know this is true…
PsychologyJul 27, 2026
Vigilant, Not Cynical: Staying Ethical Amid Dirty Tactics
Posted July 27, 2026 | Reviewed by Monica Vilhauer Ph.D. Every semester, in my Power and Influence course, a familiar moment arrives. We are deep into a negotiation exercise or a role‑play designed to surface real…
Clinical PsychologyJul 27, 2026
FDA Approves New Blood Test for Colon Cancer Screening
(MedPage Today) -- The FDA approved SimpleScreen CRC, a blood-based screening test for adults 45 years and older who are at average risk for colorectal cancer (CRC), Freenome announced. SimpleScreen CRC joins Guardant…
Clinical PsychologyJul 27, 2026
What Is the 'Barbie Peptide' and Why Is It Risky?
(MedPage Today) -- Welcome to Culture Clinic, MedPage Today's collaboration with Northwell Health to offer a healthcare professional's take on the latest viral medical topics. An unregulated injectable peptide popping up…
NeuropsychologyJul 27, 2026
Eye State Reverses Alpha Brain Wave Link to Mind Wandering
A new study reveals that eye state flips the relationship between alpha brain activity and mind wandering.
PsychologyJul 27, 2026
The Costs and Benefits of Comparing Oneself
We compare ourselves with other people. We do so in different ways, in different situations. We may or may not be aware of the comparisons we make. We may or may not realize, for good or ill, how these comparisons affect…
PsychologyJul 27, 2026
When Regret Finds Its Voice
Posted July 27, 2026 | Reviewed by Devon Frye In my previous post, I wrote about my client Dennis’s painful memories of his incendiary response to a crisis that his son, Luke, was in the midst of during high school. We…
Developmental PsychologyJul 27, 2026
Gum disease worsens systemic bone loss in osteoporosis patients via gut bacteria
Chronic gum disease (periodontitis) may worsen bone deterioration in people with osteoporosis by disrupting the microorganisms that support gut health, according to collaborative research between Griffith University and…
PsychologyJul 27, 2026
Unclear Job Expectations Are a Clear Recipe for Problems
Posted July 27, 2026 | Reviewed by Michelle Quirk I was recently speaking with someone about her experience as an employee for a large organization in the corporate world. Her main memory was that it was confusing and…
Clinical PsychologyJul 27, 2026
Quiet Comfort: New Details on COMP360 Psilocybin Administration Sessions for the Treatment of PTSD
New analysis shows COMP360 psilocybin sessions for PTSD stay mostly silent, with nondirective support boosting safety and autonomy.
PsychologyJul 27, 2026
Are You Better Single Or In An Average Relationship? A Study Reveals The Truth (M)
A long-term study challenges one of society's biggest assumptions about relationships and happiness.
NeuropsychologyJul 27, 2026
Mind-wandering mechanisms change depending on eye state
A type of brain activity linked to arousal and attention can track mind wandering. But research conflicts on whether this activity promotes or hinders mind wandering. Esther Thielking of Barnard College and colleagues…
NeuropsychologyJul 27, 2026
Firefly Neuroscience (NASDAQ: AIFF) and Next Health Launch Precision Cognitive Health Initiative as FDA Advisory Committee’s Recommendation Backs Broader Access to Key ...
FDA Advisory Committee voted to recommend easing compounding restrictions for six peptides, including Epitalon and Semax, late last week - ...
Family & RelationshipsJul 27, 2026
Gen Z adults redefine family relationships
more young adults are choosing "no contact," prompting debate over boundaries and belonging
NeuropsychologyJul 27, 2026
Jimothy the Beloved Raccoon: How Does Neuroscience Explain His Story?
A sophisticated brain and maternal care may have helped internet sensation Jimothy the raccoon survive the wild with a rare spinal condition.
Child PsychologyJul 27, 2026
A new ADHD drug just got FDA approval. Here's what makes it different.
Understood reports that the FDA has approved Simtriyo, a new ADHD medication targeting dopamine, norepinephrine, and serotonin, promising fewer side effects.