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To get slightly ahead of the virus, health officials need to quickly identify people at risk of infection, a practice known as contact tracing. That's a challenge in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
It was jarring to realize that the rigid protocols in the church were mirrored in the clinical settings where I began my career. The post From Church to Clinic: The Cult of Compliance appeared first on Mad In America.
Adults at elevated risk for type 2 diabetes might protect their brain function simply by updating their snacking habits. A recent trial shows that eating raw almonds daily improved processing speed and executive function…
In January 2025, the Trump administration announced a 90-day freeze on all United States government (USG) foreign aid, which subsequently became a permanent shutdown of USAID in July 2025. New research finds that the…
Motor issues—such as coordination problems, motor slowing or sudden, uncontrolled movements—have been recognized as signs of psychological disorders since the 1800s. How they map to mental health conditions, however…
It can take weeks to confirm a single case of intestinal illness caused by the cyclospora parasite, but the CDC's tally for this year now stands at over 4,100.
The big-idea explorers at Aperture examine how the rise of popular therapy-speak might actually be undermining your mental health.
Programs under the Teladoc One model will launch with select clients in September 2026, with broader availability beginning January 2027. Teladoc One builds on the Teladoc Health's strong foundation as the nation's…
Richard Laversuch was killed by a fellow patient in a psychiatric hospital An NHS trust has apologised to the families of two psychiatric patients after multiple failures led to one them strangling ...
A new study shows that a quick boost of testosterone does not make men abandon logical reasoning in favor of gut instincts. Surprisingly, the hormone might actually lower their confidence in their own cognitive…
Generative AI can identify ways around legal limits and safety filters governing mental health chats, raising new risks for users, lawmakers and AI companies.
Explore the science behind online IQ testing, cognitive assessment, and brain training. Learn how modern platforms such as MyIQ make intelligence testing more accessible and why users are sharing ...
Under the proposed bill, students and staff would learn to recognize warning signs of depression, suicide, and self-injury.
Prescriptions for ADHD drugs for adults have risen by 40 per cent in a year, fuelled by rising diagnoses among middle-aged women.
AI has been shown to be effective in identifying and analysing symptoms from psychiatric interviews, which could help speed up assessments and access to care for those who need it most, according to a new study.
A bill to set up an Office of Men’s Health within the HHS was just introduced in the Senate. We asked the senator introducing it to explain it to us.
Psychology says people who inflict pain on themselves in anger aren't always trying to gain attention. Psychology explains that this behavior can be linked to emotional distress, difficulty managing ...
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A new mouse study led by UCLA Health suggests that inflammation during pregnancy can trigger autism-like changes in offspring, but those brain and behavioral effects may be rapidly, though temporarily, reversible in…
The brain is a vast, densely interconnected network of neurons computing in parallel. Watching these computations unfold in real time could reveal how the brain processes sensation and guides behavior. But the electrical…
Mounting research suggests GLP-1 drugs, which are used to treat diabetes and obesity, may one day help people with alcohol use disorder. Here’s what to know.
In a church in rural Missouri, mourners lined up to say goodbye to Lloyd Gilmore, a 44-year-old Black father who died in police custody last month. His death sparked protests in a city with a long history of racial…
A year after the Environmental Protection Agency stripped grant money from dozens of communities nationwide during Trump’s DEI crackdown, a small Georgia city is struggling to address environmental health concerns.
Advisers to the Food and Drug Administration are weighing the evidence for seven different peptides. Favorable votes would pave the way for easier access.
Congo's Ebola outbreak has crossed the grim 1,000-death threshold, marking the fastest fatal surge in recorded history of the virus.
Living with a partner diagnosed with dementia may raise your own dementia risk, highlighting the importance of caregiver health, stress management, and regular medical check-ups.
Ottawa County officials say several mental health programs would shut down due to a lack of funding if the millage is not renewed.
Okoth Obado was found guilty of killing Sharon Otieno with whom he had had an affair. More than 65 firefighters are tackling a large gorse fire at Headon Warren on the Isle of Wight. The U.S. moves ...
Joseph Yere, the Bono Regional Mental Health Coordinator has cautioned pregnant women against self-medication.
A federal appeals court has struck down the rule that required employers to log workers' job-related mental illnesses, reshaping recordkeeping duties for HR. On July 21, 2026, the Fifth Circuit Court ...