AI & TechnologyJul 22, 2026
China’s ambition to lead the world in AI safety begins breaking hearts
AI companion users are mourning their chatbots as China limits access, in one of the strongest national measures taken against AI ...
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Child PsychologyJul 22, 2026
Human study links reduced inflammation to later myopia onset
University of Oklahoma College of Medicine researcher Jody Summers, Ph.D., has long hypothesized that inflammation plays a role in the development of myopia, or nearsightedness, in which close-up vision is clear but…
AddictionJul 22, 2026
Vice Ganda, Ivana Alawi Called Out for Promoting Gambling Sites
Social media personality Carlo Ople called out Unkabogable Star Vice Ganda and actress-vlogger Ivana Alawi for endorsing online gambling.
Forensic PsychologyJul 22, 2026
Judge rules defendant incompetent, ordered to forensic hospital in Woodward double-murder case
A County judge has found the man charged with killing two people outside a Walmart in 2024 incompetent to stand trial and ordered him committed for treatment in an effort to restore ...
NeuropsychologyJul 22, 2026
Fruit Flies Use Memory to Track Smells
A new study reveals that fruit flies use spatial memory, rather than simple reflexes, to track odors.
AddictionJul 22, 2026
Commonwealth launches statewide resource for families navigating a loved one’s substance use disorder
The Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) has launched a free online resource specifically designed for the families of loved ones with substance use disorder (SUD) ...
Mental HealthJul 22, 2026
Police identify OC man fatally shot amid mental health crisis
A 20-year-old man fatally shot by Irvine police during a mental health crisis has been identified as Daniel Alfons Meltvedt of Irvine, authorities announced Wednesday. Meltvedt called the Irvine ...
Mental HealthJul 22, 2026
Police identify O.C. man fatally shot amid mental health crisis
A 20-year-old man fatally shot by Irvine police during a mental health crisis has been identified as Daniel Alfons Meltvedt of Irvine, authorities announced Wednesday. Meltvedt called the Irvine ...
NeuropsychologyJul 22, 2026
New Chip Matches Real-Time Human Brain Speed
A new study presents the world's first neuromorphic chip capable of matching the operational speed of the human brain.
Health PsychologyJul 22, 2026
Why 78 degrees isn't the right thermostat setting for everyone during a heat wave
Across the U.S., it's a hot summer, and electricity prices are high. Various public officials and corporate websites suggest people set their thermostats to 78°F (25.6°C), or even 81°F (27.2°C), as a way to stay…
Mental HealthJul 22, 2026
Black maternal mental health week spotlights care gaps facing Black East Texas mothers
40% of Black women experience maternal mental health symptoms, nearly twice the rate of all women, data shows ...
School & EducationJul 22, 2026
Alcoa School Board passes first reading of 34 policy changes
The Alcoa School Board approved first readings of almost three dozen policy changes during its meeting Tuesday, July 21. According to school board members, the majority of the changes stem ...
NeuropsychologyJul 22, 2026
Erica Fulton: Exercise helps to keep the brain healthy
William Yeates, an Australian dementia advocate and international speaker, was diagnosed with younger onset Alzheimer's disease at 59. In the years since, he has taken on a series of demanding ...
Social PsychologyJul 22, 2026
Crowd reactions influence whether people receive controversial political messages positively or negatively
Positive crowd reactions like applause and laughter can make controversial political messages more acceptable to viewers, according to new research by psychologist Dr. Carl Senior at Aston University. The research…
NeuropsychologyJul 22, 2026
B-Cell Depletion Recruits Protective Gut Cells in MS
B-cell depletion therapies in multiple sclerosis (MS) work in part by mobilizing protective B cells from the gut.
ResearchJul 22, 2026
How a Northwest tribe and an endangered sea creature are helping each other
Scientists are starting to reintroduce a 20-legged predator to kelp beds off Washington state after an underwater pandemic nearly wiped it out.
NeuropsychologyJul 22, 2026
Large national study finds differences in multiple sclerosis death rates by age, race and geography
An analysis of more than 42,000 U.S. deaths linked to multiple sclerosis (MS) found that death rates varied by age, geography, race and ethnicity, with Black patients dying younger than white patients and high blood…
ResearchJul 22, 2026
Internal expectations, not actual posts, drive how narcissists view their social media success
A new diary study tracks how people with different narcissistic traits navigate social media. The findings suggest that online social success is driven more by expectation and interpretation than by what users actually…
Health PsychologyJul 22, 2026
African countries are facing rising rates of cancer. What's being done about it?
Cancer diagnoses are on the rise in sub-Saharan Africa and the Eastern Mediterranean regions, but care lags behind.
Mental HealthJul 22, 2026
Motor abnormalities may predict multiple mental health disorders
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 ...
NeuropsychologyJul 22, 2026
Moths Pair Dominant Eyes with Proboscis to Save Brain Power
Hummingbird hawkmoths (Macroglossum stellatarum) exhibit an innate "handedness" when extending their proboscis to forage on flowers.
ResearchJul 22, 2026
Many US veterans with suicidal thoughts may not be receiving mental health treatment, study finds
A latest study in the US sheds light on the concerning that fact that many veterans who have been experiencing suicidal thoughts are not receiving mental health care.
Health PsychologyJul 22, 2026
Study shows progress in women's inclusion in clinical trials
There's good news to report when it comes to women's health. A new study provides encouraging evidence that most clinical trials have substantial female representation relative to disease burden. The study also shows an…
Child PsychologyJul 22, 2026
Cafeteria menu makeover could reduce students' sugar, salt intake
Pizza, pastries and parfaits are staples in many school cafeterias. But new research from the University of Mississippi and the University of Southern Mississippi suggests some of students' favorite meals may contain…
Social MediaJul 22, 2026
Social Media: Being Cool Means Staying Online
Study shows the extent to which teenagers are bypassing Australia's social media ban - and whyIn BriefCompliance: Australia's ban on select social ...
Health PsychologyJul 22, 2026
Teenager drops social media addiction lawsuit against Meta
Claims from a 15-year-old boy were set to go to trial next week in Los Angeles, but the case has now been dropped.
Health PsychologyJul 22, 2026
Reducing muscle protein activity strengthens bone health, study suggests
Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI), or "brittle bone disorder," is a connective tissue disorder that affects collagen, a protein that makes up much of the body's structure. There are more than 10 different types of OI, and…
NeuropsychologyJul 22, 2026
Can belly fat affect your brain? Neurologist Dr Sudhir Kumar explains how what's good for your waist is good for brain
Dr Sudhir highlights the impact of visceral fat on brain health, linking it to reduced cognitive function, and urges proactive lifestyle changes.
Social PsychologyJul 22, 2026
More connections can deepen polarization when social ties remain weak
Social networks, intended to bring people together, can actually increase polarization, new research finds, because while the links in the network may be plentiful, they're probably weak. A research team including…
Mental HealthJul 22, 2026
Brain disorders associated with increased brain ageing: Study
The conditions analysed included attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder (ASD), alcohol or tobacco addiction, Alzheimer's disease, mild cognitive impairment, ...