ResearchJul 16, 2026
Taking salsa classes can improve mental health, Oxford study suggests
Researchers find dance reduced depressive symptoms and social anxiety in young people in eight-week trial ...
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NeuropsychologyJul 16, 2026
GLP-1’s Reduce Binge Eating Symptoms
Summary: Findings revealed a profound therapeutic benefit: GLP-1 receptor agonists (such as semaglutide, tirzepatide, and liraglutide) do not merely drive physical weight reduction. Instead, they actively downregulate…
ResearchJul 16, 2026
Dangerous wildfire smoke continues to blanket parts of the U.S.
Orange skies and heavy smoke covered large parts of the U.S. on Thursday as Canada and Minnesota grapple with wildfires. Hazardous air quality is expected to continue.
PolicyJul 16, 2026
Trump’s CDC Nominee Praises Vaccines, Without Vowing Independence From Kennedy
President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Erica Schwartz, expressed support for vaccines, including covid shots, in her confirmation hearing. That contrasts with the stance…
Health PsychologyJul 16, 2026
About one-third of women 35 years and older report perimenopause uncertainty
Perimenopause uncertainty is prevalent among 34% of women aged 35 years or older, according to a study published online July 14 in Menopause.
NeuropsychologyJul 16, 2026
Macrophage Receptor Blockade Reverses Multi-Organ Aging
Summary: Researchers unmasked a profound breakdown in the body’s internal garbage clearance system. As we age, tissue-resident macrophages lose their ability to engulf and dispose of expiring white blood cells…
Clinical PsychologyJul 16, 2026
Oral Cannabinoid From MediPharm Shows Significant Reduction in Agitation in Alzheimer Disease and Dementia
Oral THC/CBD combo rapidly eases severe dementia agitation in phase 2 trial, with sustained 12-week benefit and similar safety to placebo.
Health PsychologyJul 16, 2026
Energy drinks to be banned for under-16s in England from April
It will be illegal to sell high-caffeine beverages to under-16s from April next year, but soft drinks with lower caffeine levels will not be affected.
Mental HealthJul 16, 2026
Energy drinks to be banned from sale to under-16s in England
About 100,000 children across the country drink the high-caffeine beverages dailyHigh-caffeine energy drinks “have no place in children’s hands” and will be banned from sale to under-16s in England from April next year…
Health PsychologyJul 16, 2026
Melatonin may help ease chronic muscle and joint pain, new study suggests
Melatonin is best known for helping us sleep. But a new study suggests it might have another surprising use: easing muscle and joint pain.
WorkplaceJul 16, 2026
Woman told her coworkers she was taking a mental health day. Her boss responded immediately.
A woman's honest email about taking a mental health day got a viral response from her CEO that changed the conversation.
Developmental PsychologyJul 16, 2026
Ministry of Family partners with the National Academy for Childhood Development to advance child and family support
Dubai, The Ministry of Family and the National Academy for Childhood Development (NACD) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen collaboration in advancing strategic programmes ...
Clinical PsychologyJul 16, 2026
Classic Drug, New Target: Lithium as Disease-Modifying in Alzheimer Dementia
New review links lithium and Alzheimer disease treatment, fueling calls for biomarker-guided, low-dose clinical trials testing lithium’s multi-target disease-modifying potential.
ResearchJul 16, 2026
This “exotic weirdo” exoplanet has a rocky surface and an atmosphere
Astronomers found a helium atmosphere around a rocky exoplanet — a good sign for the search for life outside the solar system.
Mental HealthJul 16, 2026
4Kira4Moms Kicks Off Black Maternal Health Week by Distributing Thousands of Free Diapers to the Las Vegas Community
Community-wide initiative with Dr. Eboni, Baby’s Bounty, Huggies, and local partners addresses diaper insecurity, ...
Clinical PsychologyJul 16, 2026
Anxiety level not correlated with opioid use
Research published in The Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine showed no significant effect of levels of preoperative anxiety on opioid usage in patients who were opioid naive undergoing primary arthroscopic rotator…
NeuropsychologyJul 16, 2026
Long Sleep Hours Link to Elevated Alzheimer’s Blood Protein
Summary: Utilizing sophisticated, non-linear mathematical modeling to evaluate a cohort of over 2,400 older adults, the investigators unmasked a distinct, curving biological relationship: regularly sleeping 8.5 hours or…
Sport & PerformanceJul 16, 2026
Sports scientists identify a performance enhancing effect of tapentadol
A study by researchers at Kent has revealed that the narcotic analgesic tapentadol has performance-enhancing effects on cyclists, making this drug a candidate for addition to the World Anti-Doping Agency's (WADA) list of…
Clinical PsychologyJul 16, 2026
What's Next for Psychedelics in Psychiatry? COMP360 and Beyond
COMP360 psilocybin shows rapid, durable gains in treatment‑resistant depression, as psychedelics continue to grow.
ResearchJul 16, 2026
Gemini Notebook: Google renames its AI research tool NotebookLM
It's now called Gemini Notebook and other changes are also being made. With this renaming, Google wants to make it clear that the AI learning platform is part of Google's AI ecosystem. The service ...
AddictionJul 16, 2026
Recently Widowed Woman, 65, Was Denied A HELOC To Help Her Son's Addiction Treatment — Despite Owning Her $700,000 Home Free And Clear
A 65-year-old retiree, widowed within the past year, was denied a HELOC after trying to access $55,000 to help her adult son enter a residential addiction treatment program that his insurance only ...
ResearchJul 16, 2026
Medical research articles from across Nature Portfolio
Medical research involves research in a wide range of fields, such as biology, chemistry, pharmacology and toxicology with the ...
Social MediaJul 16, 2026
Psychology Behind Online Entertainment – 2026 Guide
Psychology behind online entertainment: how rewards, personalization and behavioral design shape digital habits for users in Africa in 2026.
School & EducationJul 16, 2026
UNNC launches School of Health and Life Sciences, marking a new milestone in Sino-UK cooperation
On 17 July, the University of Nottingham Ningbo China (UNNC) officially launched its new School of Health and Life Sciences. Jointly established by the University of Nottingham (UoN) and UNNC, the ...
CounselingJul 16, 2026
Lundeen Selected for Association for Assessment and Research in Counseling Executive Council
College of Education and Health Professions faculty member Lindsay Lundeen was recently elected to serve on the 2026 Association for Assessment and Research in Counseling (AARC) Executive Council.
AI & TechnologyJul 16, 2026
AI Use Is Up. AI Trust Is Down. Half Of America Uses A Technology It Doesn't Trust
The divide is no longer between who uses AI and who doesn't. Half the country now uses it. The divide is between the quart ...
Mental HealthJul 16, 2026
Mental health professionals offer grief guidance after death of Matthew Bishop
One week after the death of Grand Island man Matthew Bishop, mental health professionals at Grief and Gratitude in Hastings are offering guidance for community members still processing the loss.
Clinical PsychologyJul 16, 2026
Scientists tested 39 sweeteners and found unexpected gut effects
A large laboratory study found that many commonly used sweeteners can directly change the growth of gut bacteria. Researchers identified more than 100 cases in which sweeteners behaved differently ...
Social MediaJul 16, 2026
On Screen Time And Adult Health: Physicians, Researchers, And Policy Makers Can Act Now
So far, efforts to reform society’s relationship with screen time have focused on children. Now, as it becomes increasingly clear that screen use affects all ages, screen time reform must include ...
PsychologyJul 16, 2026
This Minor Daily Eating Habit Could Be Sabotaging Your Focus (M)
Only 10 percent of this type of food is enough to ruin your focus and increase dementia risk.