ResearchAug 6, 2026
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Health PsychologyAug 6, 2026
Oviduct folds speed egg transport but are not essential, study suggests
After ovulation, an egg travels through the oviduct (Fallopian tube) toward the uterus (womb). This journey is essential for reproduction: Fertilization normally occurs in the oviduct, and the resulting zygote continues…
NeuropsychologyAug 6, 2026
Psychology says people who can't sleep before a big day aren't just overthinking
You have an important exam, interview or presentation tomorrow, but sleep simply won't come. Psychology suggests this isn't always a sign of overthinking. Anticipatory anxiety, cognitive arousal, ...
Mental HealthAug 6, 2026
Two Hertfordshire locations earmarked for £343m mental health support centre scheme
Two areas in Hertfordshire may be chosen to benefit from the Government’s plans to open 159 NHS mental health centres.
AddictionAug 6, 2026
Punjab assembly meeting: Committee highlights rising buprenorphine usage and urges review of de-addiction facilities
A joint team comprising senior medical and administrative officials has been proposed by the committee to examine the operations of de-addiction centers in Punjab.
Health PsychologyAug 6, 2026
Critical immune pathway may explain how skin allergies can trigger systemic reactions
The human body experiences allergic reactions when the immune system mistakenly overreacts to harmless substances, known as allergens, such as pollen, dust or certain foods. While this often causes mild symptoms such as…
NeuropsychologyAug 6, 2026
Depression Triggers Volume Loss in Memory Brain Areas
Depression in older adults is tied to volume reduction in the CA23DG hippocampal subfield, independent of Alzheimer's biomarkers.
PsychologyAug 6, 2026
The Joy of Longing
Posted August 6, 2026 | Reviewed by Gary Drevitch Sometimes I'm driving down a highway when I pass a single farmhouse standing by itself, miles from another building, its porch light already glowing though the sun hasn't…
AddictionAug 6, 2026
'Withdrawal' film brings the realities of opioid addiction to the big screen in Syracuse
On Thursday night, a film at Syracuse’s Palace Theatre aimed to give audiences a deeper understanding of the people living through addiction.
Clinical PsychologyAug 6, 2026
FDA Approves First mRNA Flu Vaccine But Limits Use to Older Adults
(MedPage Today) -- The FDA approved the trivalent flu vaccine mRNA-1010 (mFLUSIVA) for use in all adults age 50 years or older, Moderna announced on Wednesday. It is the first approved flu vaccine to use the mRNA…
Health PsychologyAug 6, 2026
Trial focuses on duration of therapeutic hypothermia for out-of-hospital cardiac arrests
Each year, more than 250,000 people in the United States experience out-of-hospital cardiac arrests. Approximately 90% of patients do not survive.
Mental HealthAug 6, 2026
100 new walk-in NHS mental health centres to open across England: check the locations
England is set to see a significant expansion in mental health services with the opening of 100 new walk-in NHS centres.
Burnout preventionAug 6, 2026
RRU Trains 30 MP Prison Staff in Identifying Inmates' Mental Health Risks
Thirty correctional personnel from prisons across Madhya Pradesh have completed a week-long training programme under Project PRAHARI ...
Health PsychologyAug 6, 2026
New assessment approach could personalize dual-task walking rehabilitation after stroke
Multitasking while walking—be it mentally drafting a grocery list or replying to a text message on a phone—is simply second nature to many. For stroke survivors with weakened mobility and cognitive abilities, however…
Health PsychologyAug 6, 2026
Mammography use has dropped among some groups, study finds
Researchers at WashU Medicine have found a significant decline in mammography use among certain groups of women. A recent study, led by Adetunji Toriola, MD, Ph.D., a professor of surgery and a William H. Danforth…
PsychologyAug 6, 2026
New Study: 21 Million Americans Now Use Cannabis Daily, Despite the Risks
Updated August 6, 2026 | Reviewed by Gary Drevitch A few weeks ago, I described what happens inside the brain when cannabis is used every day. Daily use does not simply produce a series of separate episodes of…
AddictionAug 6, 2026
Tasmanian man with online gambling addiction stole $220,000 from employer, court hears
The Supreme Court in Hobart has heard online gambling has been "the primary cause of problems" in the man's life. He'll spend six months in prison after pleading guilty to 20 charges relating to the ...
PsychologyAug 6, 2026
What Homer Can Teach Us About Ghosting
Updated August 6, 2026 | Reviewed by Margaret Foley The reunion of Odysseus and Argos occupies barely 40 lines, yet it is one of the most moving episodes in Homer’s Odyssey. After 20 years away, Odysseus returns to…
Health PsychologyAug 6, 2026
A precise neuronal mechanism allows the brain to plan future routes to remembered goals
When humans and other animals move through familiar or unfamiliar environments, their brains rely on numerous intricate neural processes to decide which path to take next. Past studies have identified a specific…
Health PsychologyAug 6, 2026
Salmonella outbreak linked to imported jalapeños sickens hundreds
A multistate outbreak of Salmonella infections has been linked to fresh jalapeño peppers imported from Sinaloa, Mexico, according to federal health officials.
Mental HealthAug 6, 2026
More than 175 patients recover from mental illness but remain abandoned across Kerala
KOZHIKODE: The middle-aged patient had recovered well enough to be discharged. Months of treatment at the Government Mental Health Centre in Kuthiravattam, Kozh ...
NeuropsychologyAug 6, 2026
Marmoset Genome Unlocks Alzheimer’s Insights
A new study delivers the first gapless marmoset genome, mapping 76 Alzheimer's-linked genes and novel PSEN1 variants.
Child PsychologyAug 6, 2026
Women being diagnosed with ADHD later in life: 'First there was relief, then came the grief'
From learning self-compassion to lamenting lost opportunities, here they share their experiences with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder ...
PsychologyAug 6, 2026
New Ways to Deal With the Inner Critic
Posted August 6, 2026 | Reviewed by Margaret Foley You may have a persistent negative voice in your mind, especially when you’re doing something new, make a mistake, or feel anxious and uncertain. This Inner Critic says…
Health PsychologyAug 6, 2026
Finding new osteoarthritis medicines via AI and genetics
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a chronic, painful joint disease and a leading cause of disability. Despite its prevalence, therapies for osteoarthritis are limited and focus on symptom management. Now, researchers are combining…
Clinical PsychologyAug 6, 2026
Prime Medical Evaluators Welcomes Dr. Trevor A. Daniels, Psy.D., Q.M.E., Licensed Clinical Psychologist, to Its Distinguished Panel of Psychological Evaluators
Prime Medical Evaluators is proud to announce the addition of Trevor A. Daniels, Psy.D., Q.M.E., California Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Qualified Medical Evaluator, to its distinguished panel ...
Clinical PsychologyAug 6, 2026
Patients comfortable with AI-created portal messages
Many patients report high comfort with health systems using AI-written portal messages, noting it gets them information quickly and reduces clinician workload.Their comfort comes with caveats, though. Patients want both…
Positive PsychologyAug 6, 2026
Why yoga is more than just a fitness routine: Three surprising health benefits
Yoga offers profound, science-backed benefits that extend far beyond physical flexibility and core strength. By integrating mindful breathing and meditation, regular practitioners experience ...
Health PsychologyAug 6, 2026
A new front in the fight against malaria: Experimental bed nets halt parasite growth inside mosquitoes
Flaminia Catteruccia is not a mosquito lover; she won't hesitate to kill one if it lands on her arm. But she does respect their adaptability and resilience. "They've been on the planet for 400 million years—much longer…
AddictionAug 6, 2026
New study finds that addiction treatment programmes fail women
The Social Work Department's Dr Danyschka Jacobs says addiction care models are largely designed around men. Her research found that women who use substances are less likely to access treatment and, ...