Social MediaAug 3, 2026
Social media has made autism too popular and anyone of any age can now have it, expert says
Prof Frith authored pioneering research in 1960s and 70s that defined the medical establishment's understanding of autism.
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Health PsychologyAug 3, 2026
Two people in Michigan have died after becoming ill with cyclosporiasis
They are the first reported deaths linked to a massive outbreak of the intestinal illness that began in May.
NeuropsychologyAug 3, 2026
AI Analyzes Sleep Data to Predict Cognitive Decline and Health
A new study shows an AI model extracting hidden sleep study signals to predict heart disease, cognitive decline, and double mortality risk.
NeuropsychologyAug 3, 2026
Brain Turns Hearing Inward During REM Sleep
A new study reveals that during REM sleep, the brain turns its listening inward, suppressing external sounds while intensifying processing of heartbeats.
Health PsychologyAug 3, 2026
Pregnancy complications can signal heart disease risk years before traditional screening, study finds
McGill University researchers have developed a new tool to identify heart disease risk in women earlier in life.
NeuropsychologyAug 3, 2026
Songs You Imagine Can Be Decoded Directly From Your Brain
Relative pitch sequence of imagined melodies can be decoded from intracranial brain signals to reconstruct songs.
Social PsychologyAug 3, 2026
You can love an AI but can it love you back? Philosophy has the answer
We often speak of loving things like a cozy sweater or new camera. But this talk is not generally taken literally. It's a kind of emotional shorthand. We use it to express our fondness for precious objects.
WorkplaceAug 3, 2026
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Child PsychologyAug 3, 2026
Urban informal settlements: an overlooked context for adolescent digital safety
An estimated 350–500 million children live in urban informal settlements, where the population is projected to triple by 2050. In settlements such as Kibera (Nairobi, Kenya), Rocinha (Rio de Janeiro, ...
Social MediaAug 3, 2026
Social Media Harm: Is Your Family Eligible to Join a Mass Tort Lawsuit?
Lawsuits against Meta and other social media companies have recently made national headlines. But, while the plaintiffs in these cases are ...
Child PsychologyAug 3, 2026
Virtual reality reveals fine-scale alterations in behaviour following loss of the ADHD-linked gene adgrl3.1 in zebrafish
The study presents valuable findings on early behavioral phenotypes that arise in an ADHD-associated adgrl3.1 mutant zebrafish, using a new behavioral approach with a closed-loop OMR assay. The ...
NeuropsychologyAug 3, 2026
A new chapter for African Brain Child
Advancing Understanding and Treatment of Acute Brain Conditions research unit marks a new milestone for the African Brain Child research group.
AddictionAug 3, 2026
Former NRL player makes bombshell drug claim about gambling companies
Former NRL player Luke Bateman has revealed he was offered drugs by a gambling company in a bid to strengthen the relationship at the peak of his addiction. Now 32 years of age, Bateman played 71 NRL ...
AddictionAug 3, 2026
'Force fed advertising' on gambling
Gaming industry representatives faced questioning at a Senate inquiry over advertising and promotions feeding those with a betting addiction. Sportsbet and Tabcorp executives were among those ...
ResearchAug 3, 2026
Why MDMA-Assisted Therapy’s Future for PTSD Just Got Complicated
Spread the loveWhen we talk about healing the invisible wounds of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), the conversation often revolves around familiar territory: years of talk therapy, a cocktail of ...
Clinical PsychologyAug 3, 2026
This One Thing Is Silently Killing MDMA Therapy – And It’s Not What You Think
Spread the loveImagine a future where a single, carefully administered psychedelic session, guided by trained therapists, could alleviate the crushing weight of PTSD or other debilitating mental ...
Clinical PsychologyAug 3, 2026
Uncovering the Truth: MDMA Therapy’s Future in Jeopardy After Disturbing Retractions
Spread the loveThe burgeoning field of psychedelic-assisted therapy, once hailed as a revolutionary frontier in mental health treatment, is currently grappling with a crisis of confidence. What was, ...
Mental HealthAug 3, 2026
Public health challenge
The global mental health crisis represents one of the most pressing, yet consistently overlooked, public health challenges of the modern era. Worldwide, over one billion people live with a mental ...
Developmental PsychologyAug 3, 2026
Traditional Japanese medicine may ease age-related fat tissue scarring
A traditional Japanese medicine used for obesity may do more than support weight loss. Researchers at the University of Osaka, working with Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., investigated whether Bofutsushosan could…
Child PsychologyAug 3, 2026
Cortisone eyedrops could save the sight of extremely premature babies
Researchers at the University of Gothenburg and Sahlgrenska University Hospital have conducted the world's first randomized clinical trial to test cortisone eyedrops to slow the progression of serious eye disease in…
ResearchAug 3, 2026
Parental high-fat diets leave lasting marks on offspring brain development
A parent's diet before and during pregnancy leaves lasting physical marks on offspring brains. A new mouse study shows that parental high-fat diets alter brain structure into adulthood, even if the offspring transition…
Child PsychologyAug 3, 2026
From Evidence to Practice: Lessons From Implementing the Psychosocial Support Program in Pernambuco, Brazil
Developed by the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Initiative (CAMHI) in Brazil, under the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF) Global Center for Child and Adolescent Mental Health at the Child Mind Institute, the…
Mental HealthAug 3, 2026
Orexin neurons may uncover the brain's secret to staying motivated
What enables us to sustain effort toward goals, even when the task becomes increasingly difficult? A recent study by researchers at Nagoya University in Japan revealed the underlying brain mechanism, showing that orexin…
Child PsychologyAug 3, 2026
The mystery of weak teeth in Australian kids just got a little clearer
Somewhere in Australia, a child is wobbling a baby tooth loose as an adult tooth pushes up behind it. For one in seven Aussie kids, that new tooth arrives already weak, marked with a creamy white or brownish patch in the…
Clinical PsychologyAug 3, 2026
Postpartum Psychosis on Trial: What the Lindsay Clancy Case Can Teach Us
Clancy trial spotlights postpartum psychosis: how to recognize warning signs, emergency treatment options, and why stigma and DSM gaps hinder care.
ResearchAug 3, 2026
Eye tracking reveals the hidden power of painted hands
A new eye-tracking experiment reveals that the pointing gestures painted into classic artworks secretly act as guides for human vision. Even though viewers barely look at the painted hands, these small details completely…
Health PsychologyAug 3, 2026
Brain turns listening inward during REM sleep, EEG recordings suggest
Sleep does not isolate the brain from the world—rather, it affects how the brain balances the processing of different types of sensory information. A Swiss study shows that as we drift off to REM sleep, signals from the…
ResearchAug 3, 2026
Naked mole-rat queens rule their colonies with a potent odor
A compound made only by breeding queens keeps naked mole-rat colonies infertile and free of conflict.
Mental HealthAug 3, 2026
Psychiatrist talks maternal mental health
About 80-percent of mothers experience a condition called the *baby blues.* The symptoms are often mild --- and usually resolve in a week or two without treatment. More serious is post-partum ...
Sport & PerformanceAug 3, 2026
Can you get stronger without pushing yourself to the limit?
It is easy to assume that harder training always produces better results. In resistance training, which includes lifting weights or using resistance machines, taking every set to the point where you cannot complete…