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There's a small fire isolated in your kitchen. If you had the right tool, you might be able to put it out. But before you can, the sprinklers turn on and flood your entire house. An automatic response to an issue has now…
Learn how clinicians manage bipolar disorder in women who may become pregnant—safer meds, contraception counseling, and relapse prevention.
Gambling addict Joshua Teale, 30, claimed his own mother had died - even though she "is very much alive" - in a bid to con his victim out of tens of thousands of pounds ...
We spoke with Grassroot Soccer’s Mental Health Specialist Charmaine Nyakonda about the organization’s approach, the impact of their collaboration with SNF, and the growing role of sports in improving the mental health of…
BetterHelp reports that modern mental health research highlights how gender identity and sexuality impact mental health, advocating for inclusive care to improve outcomes.
Meta-analysis links traumatic brain injury to rising long-term psychosis risk; severity, age, and follow-up time guide smarter screening and care.
Biological anthropologist Fatimah Jackson is leading an effort to prevent history from repeating.
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL - July 17, 2026 - PRESSADVANTAGE - Grace Point Treatment Center has published a new educational ...
ADHD symptoms can sometimes overshadow autism traits, making them harder to recognize. Treatment may change that balance.
Tiny plastic particles in drinking water may be doing more than contaminating the environment. New research suggests nanoplastics can actually help harmful bacteria survive by strengthening the slimy biofilms they form…
The most common analogy that AI is like a calculator is wrong. It borrows the resolution of prior panics to avoid the question AI technology actually raises.
Learn how clinicians tackle mood and substance use disorders together, boost patient engagement, and expand evidence-based addiction medications for bipolar and alcohol use.
The FDA has approved a subcutaneous dose for initiation of lecanemab treatment in adults with Alzheimer’s disease, according to a press release from the administration.Previously, patients had to begin treatment with an…
All newborn babies in England will be tested for the genetic disease spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), as part of a major study.
Faculty members at the University of Colorado Anschutz School of Medicine are working together across academic departments to learn more about how menopausal hormone therapy, sometimes referred to as hormone replacement…
As more people turn to artificial intelligence with health questions, providers offer insight into best practices.
Trauma-informed care isn’t just for clinicians,” says Sophie German, BSW, CFSW, director of the older adult and community services departments at Jewish Family & Children’s Services of ...
Many women worry about whether their genitals look “normal.” Concerns about the size, shape, symmetry, and/or color of the labia can leave women feeling self-conscious and, in some cases, lead them to consider cosmetic…
A study of 225 newborns suggests prenatal estrogen may have played a role in the evolution of larger human brains. Boys with finger-length patterns linked to higher estrogen exposure before birth tended to have larger…
Parts of the U.S. are experiencing smoke from Canadian wildfires drifting down and rising summer temperatures, creating a potentially deadly situation, according to the American Heart Association, a relentless force…
Solve the math puzzle from our August 2026 issue, in which a family investigates an odd happening.
A workplace psychologist says the most productive teams have access to one surprising office amenity: privacy. That may sound counterintuitive, considering all the arguments companies make about the ...
Body Mass Index (BMI) has long been used in public health and clinical settings as a simple tool to classify an individual's physical status based on their height and weight. Originally developed in the 1830s by Belgian…
When healthcare answers are delayed, the psychological impact can be profound. Why prolonged waiting can feel threatening, and how compassionate communication can help patients.
Best known for supporting weight loss, GLP-1 medications may also play a role in managing the psychological aspects of obesity. Learn more about how they may help.
Good handwriting is best understood as a learned skill. Like playing an instrument or developing athletic ability, it improves through practice, patience, and consistent use, not because of hidden ...
The nine types of stalling that researchers say can reveal something deeper about us and why it's not always bad.
The Christian County Board of Education received its first comprehensive update Thursday on a new district-operated day treatment program designed to serve students with behavioral, emotional and ...
The larvae of a beetle native to South and Central America, the critters are the perfect solution to sticky problem: How to prepare an animal skeleton for scientific use.
A new retreat designed to provide veterans with housing and mental health resources opened Friday in Harrison.