ResearchJul 20, 2026
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Health PsychologyJul 20, 2026
More Aussie men choosing vasectomies as cost-of-living pressures rise
Australian men are choosing vasectomies in record numbers, with new Adelaide University research revealing a sustained national increase alongside rising cost-of-living pressures and declining birth rates. In the…
Health PsychologyJul 20, 2026
A new plan for healthy aging starts before we're born
Most of us would like to hang around on the planet for as long as possible, and thankfully, lifespans in many countries are increasing. Scientists are also developing a new field known as longevity medicine, which aims…
PolicyJul 20, 2026
WHO marks 25 years of Research4Life, advancing access to scientific knowledge in more than 120 countries
The World Health Organization (WHO) today marks the 25th anniversary of Research4Life, a public-private partnership that provides researchers, educators, health professionals and policy-makers in low- and middle-income…
Health PsychologyJul 20, 2026
Collagen peptides support bone health for female runners
Collagen is a protein found in skin, hair, nails, tendons, cartilage and bones. Our bodies naturally produce collagen using the foods we eat. But in recent years, collagen peptides have gained popularity as a supplement…
Family & RelationshipsJul 20, 2026
Psychology says people who still send handwritten letters to people aren't disconnected from modern life: What this habit reveals about emotions, relationships and communication?
Psychology says people who still send handwritten letters to people aren't avoiding technology. Research suggests this habit may reflect emotional investment, deeper communication and stronger social ...
PsychologyJul 20, 2026
When Criticism Turns Into Justification
Posted July 20, 2026 | Reviewed by Michelle Quirk Someone says something online—offensive, careless, sometimes just poorly worded—and the response escalates quickly. At first, it looks like what you’d expect…
ResearchJul 20, 2026
New study shows the “chemical imbalance” theory of depression may hinder patient agency
A simple shift in how doctors explain depression could change how patients view their own recovery. Framing depression as a helpful signal rather than a broken biological mechanism drastically increases hope and…
ResearchJul 20, 2026
AI ‘ghosts’ can comfort mourners — even when the bots get the facts wrong
A small study suggests emotional fit, not perfect accuracy, may make chatbot versions of dead loved ones feel real.
Social PsychologyJul 20, 2026
How to Combat Pain
Pain feels like a simple message from the body. If your elbow hurts, there must be something wrong with your elbow. If your back is painfully stiff, you need some work done on your back. But psychologist Rachel Zoffness…
Positive PsychologyJul 20, 2026
A 2-Minute Habit To Instantly Boost Daily Happiness, By A Psychologist
A 2025 study with causal evidence found that greeting or thanking a stranger boosts happiness, and works best when close relationships feel distant.
Mental HealthJul 20, 2026
Why Someone Else's Anxiety Makes Us Anxious
When someone close to us is anxious, we often feel it too. Anxiety therapy helps us untangle why and learn to stay grounded in ourselves.
Forensic PsychologyJul 20, 2026
Forensic psychologists analyze 'House of Horrors' case
The revelation has shocked and disgusted the world in equal measure. It has left many asking: how could anyone possibly live like this - let alone subject their own children to such appalling ...
ResearchJul 20, 2026
People more naturally synchronize their movements more with strangers of the same age and race
Shared visible traits like age and race act as a catalyst for spontaneous physical coordination, a new study finds. Surprisingly, this unconscious body language syncing occurs even when people don't report feeling a…
Clinical PsychologyJul 20, 2026
Dementia risk similar for poor quality hearing aids, no aids
Although hearing loss is associated with a greater risk for dementia, those who rated their hearing aids as fair or poor saw no significant difference in risk as hearing-impaired adults with no hearing aids, according to…
Clinical PsychologyJul 20, 2026
Understanding the psychological impact of weight stigma on patients with obesity
Weight bias and stigma have been increasingly recognized as a major barrier to effective obesity care and the mental well-being of patients.Patients with obesity often encounter judgement, negative assumptions and…
Health PsychologyJul 20, 2026
Children's cereals promise breakfast fun and nutrition, but are still high in sugar
Many of us have grown up hearing the mantra that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, yet children's cereals fall short of that standard. That is the takeaway of new research analyzing child-targeted cereals…
ResearchJul 20, 2026
Scientists detect hidden skin damage before it becomes visible
Scientists have discovered a hidden warning sign of skin damage that appears before collagen fibers visibly thin, break, or lose their connections. Using advanced light-based techniques, the team found that collagen’s…
Clinical PsychologyJul 20, 2026
Remlifanserin for the Treatment of Alzheimer Disease Psychosis Receives FDA Fast Track Designation
FDA grants Fast Track to Acadia’s remlifanserin for Alzheimer disease psychosis, targeting hallucinations and delusions as RADIANT trial advances toward 2026 data.
Forensic PsychologyJul 20, 2026
Boise man charged with murder undergoes competency evaluation in Greenbelt stabbing case
BOISE, Idaho — The case against a Boise man accused of first-degree murder in a fatal stabbing of another man along the Boise ...
Health PsychologyJul 20, 2026
Drug-resistant gonorrhea on the rise in Europe, ECDC warns
Alongside growing evidence of the domestic spread of such resistant strains in Europe over the past two years, this poses a significant challenge for future treatment options for one of the most common sexually…
Cognitive PsychologyJul 20, 2026
Psychology says people who dance with full energy on the floor aren't attention seekers: What this behavior may reveal about confidence, emotions and social connection
Psychology says people who dance with full energy on the floor aren't always trying to attract attention. Psychology suggests that dancing with freedom can reflect emotional expression, confidence, ...
ResearchJul 20, 2026
Highly sensitive people don’t actually have sharper senses, study finds
If you identify as a "highly sensitive person," you might assume your senses of sight, smell, and hearing are sharper than average. However, a new study reveals that this trait is actually rooted in emotional processing…
Health PsychologyJul 20, 2026
Alcohol, sex and violence: A dangerous cocktail that makes young women vulnerable to HIV
South Africa has the largest HIV epidemic in the world, with adolescent girls and young women ages 15–24 at the highest risk of getting HIV. HIV prevalence among girls and women in this age group is roughly double that…
Clinical PsychologyJul 20, 2026
Future DSM Plans Overlook Core Problem of Validity
Why DSM reforms miss psychiatry’s key flaw: weak diagnostic validity—and how evidence-based validators could reshape diagnosis, research, and care.
ResearchJul 20, 2026
In painted caves, ancient human DNA clings to the walls
Scientists recovered ancient human DNA from cave walls for the first time. Refined, the method could help link prehistoric paintings to their makers.
Health PsychologyJul 20, 2026
Rare identical quadruplets born in Australia
The parents of the four naturally conceived girls were taken by "immense surprise" with the pregnancy, the hospital said.
Mental HealthJul 20, 2026
Face the Fight on track to save nearly 11,000 veterans' lives from suicide by 2032
Face the Fight released its annual impact report as it works toward a bold goal of saving 15,000 veterans from suicide by 2032.
Mild cognitive impairmentJul 20, 2026
Preserving your ‘cognitive legacy’ despite mild cognitive impairment: How to capture memories and stories while you feel sharp
A diagnosis of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) doesn’t erase your rich history. Learn practical, low-stakes ways to record your memories, stories, and wisdom while you still feel sharp.
Clinical PsychologyJul 20, 2026
Big Pharma And Psychedelic Medicine—Eli Lilly’s $3.8 Billion Bet
Eli Lilly's acquisition of AtaiBeckley for up to $3.8 billion, marks a pivotal moment for psychedelic medicine.