Source: BBC News - Americas The New York Republican State Committee has voted to suspend its Young Republicans group after a group chat was leaked revealing racist and antisemitic messages. Politico released messages from Young...
Source: APA PsycPORT™: Psychology Newswire First there was Dry January, and now there's Sober October—two 31-day challenges to stay alcohol-free. Last year, a survey found that 1 in 4 Americans planned to participate in Sober...
Source: CBS News - U.S. News Mental health distress among LGBTQ+ youth in the United States has been increasing amid a surge in anti-LGBTQ+ legislation, but strong support networks and access to health care are easing symptoms for some,...
Source: Google News - Health Israel on Wednesday kept closed a crucial border crossing from Egypt to Gaza and cut in half the amount of aid allowed to enter in retaliation for what it says are delays in the handover of bodies of dead...
Source: APA PsycPORT™: Psychology Newswire AI chatbots marketed as "mental health companions" are drawing in people who can't afford therapy, are burned by bad experiences, or just want to see if a machine might be...
Source: BBC News - Science and Environment The UK should be prepared to cope with weather extremes as a result of at least 2C of global warming by 2050, independent climate advisers have said. The country was "not yet adapted"...
Source: Google News - Health Amid a wave of U.S. military strikes in the Caribbean and plans for covert operations in Venezuela, Senator Tim Kaine is leading a bipartisan effort to stop President Trump from unilaterally declaring war....
Long before humans built cities or wrote words, our ancestors may have faced a hidden threat that shaped who we became. Scientists studying ancient teeth found that early humans, great apes, and even Neanderthals were exposed to lead...
Source: Google News - Health California Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed legislation Monday that would have allowed colleges to provide preferential admissions to applicants directly descended from people who were enslaved in the U.S. before...
Source: Google News - Health Leaked chat messages show that leaders of "Young Republican" groups throughout the U.S. referred to Black people as monkeys and "the watermelon people." The leaders also mused about...
Source: United Press International - Health News Chile topped the Latin American Artificial Intelligence Index for the second consecutive year with 70 points, followed by Brazil with 67 and Uruguay with 62 in a ranking that assesses AI...
Groundbreaking Harvard research is exposing hidden energy failures inside brain cells that may drive major psychiatric conditions. By studying reprogrammed neurons, scientists are revealing how cellular metabolism shapes mood, thought,...
Source: Science Daily - Top Health Scientists have long wondered why animals as intelligent as dolphins sometimes become stranded on the beach. A new study suggests an answer: dolphins may be victims of the same kind of brain...
Source: BBC News - UK News Universities must act to protect Jewish students from harassment and discrimination on campuses, UK Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson has said, as she set out measures to tackle the problem. Phillipson...
Source: Google News - Health Regular physical activity is essential for health, helping to reduce the risk of heart disease, diabetes, cancer, hypertension, obesity, and depression, as well as premature death. However, many people...
Source: Science Daily - Top Society Almost one in four adults aged 60 and older who initially reported poor well-being managed to regain a state of optimal well-being within three years, according to research published on September 24,...
Source: Google News A new study reports that finasteride—a widely used hair loss medication—has been associated with depression and suicide for more than twenty years, yet drug regulators and manufacturers have failed to take...
Source: Canadian Broadcasting Company - Top Stories News Some chatbot users are toning down the friendliness of their artificial intelligence bots as reports spread about AI-driven delusions. And as people push back against the...
Source: Science Daily - Top Health Researchers in Japan have pinpointed a biological cause of Long COVID brain fog using advanced PET brain imaging. They discovered widespread increases in AMPA receptor density linked to cognitive...
Source: Google News - Health The Supreme Court appears set to side with an Evangelical Christian therapist who alleges that a Colorado law violates her free speech rights. If the court rules in her favor, it would overturn bans on...
Source: Google News - Health Scientists are using artificial intelligence to design new antibiotics to combat rising antimicrobial resistance. In minutes, AI can design thousands of compounds with potential antibacterial properties,...
Scientists discovered that lifelong social support can slow biological aging. Using DNA-based “epigenetic clocks,” they found that people with richer, more sustained relationships showed younger biological profiles and lower...
Source: APA Press Releases Linda M. Woolf, a professor of psychology and international human rights at Webster University in St. Louis, Missouri, has been elected 2027 president of the American Psychological Association. Woolf is widely...
Scientists confirmed that pianists can alter timbre through touch, using advanced sensors to capture micro-movements that shape sound perception. The discovery bridges art and science, promising applications in music education,...
Some people taking Ozempic, Wegovy, or Mounjaro notice that food suddenly tastes sweeter or saltier, and this subtle shift in flavor perception appears tied to reduced appetite and stronger feelings of fullness. In a study of more than...
Preschoolers with ADHD are often given medication right after diagnosis, against medical guidelines that recommend starting with behavioral therapy. Limited access to therapy and physician pressures drive early prescribing, despite risks...
UC Berkeley scientists found oxytocin is key for quickly forming strong friendships, but less critical for mate bonds. In prairie voles, a lack of oxytocin receptors delayed bonding and reduced partner selectivity, changing how the brain...
Flinders University researchers found that forgiving yourself isn’t just about letting go. People stuck in guilt and shame often feel trapped in the past, and true healing comes from addressing deeper moral injuries and restoring a sense...
Your brain has its own elite defense team — and new research shows these "guardian" cells might be the real battleground for neurological diseases like Alzheimer’s and stroke. Scientists discovered that most genetic risks linked to these...
Sometimes a gentle touch feels sharp and distinct, other times it fades into the background. This inconsistency isn’t just mood—it’s biology. Scientists found that the thalamus doesn’t just relay sensory signals—it fine-tunes how the...
Scientists at Princeton and the Simons Foundation have identified four biologically distinct subtypes of autism, using data from over 5,000 children and a powerful new computational method. These subtypes—each with unique traits,...
You may be seeing faces in clouds, toast, or cars—and it turns out your brain is wired to notice them. A fascinating new study shows how our attention is hijacked not just by real faces, but by face-like illusions, through entirely...
A massive European study has uncovered a powerful connection between hearing loss, loneliness, and memory decline. Researchers at the University of Geneva found that older adults with hearing impairments who also feel lonely—regardless...
Scientists at ETH Zurich have broken new ground by generating over 400 types of nerve cells from stem cells in the lab, far surpassing previous efforts that produced only a few dozen. By systematically experimenting with combinations of...
People who treat hearing loss with hearing aids or cochlear implants regain rich conversations, escape isolation, and may even protect their brains and lifespans—proof that better hearing translates into fuller living.
Anger isn’t just a fleeting emotion—it plays a deeper role in women’s mental and physical health during midlife. A groundbreaking study tracking over 500 women aged 35 to 55 reveals that anger traits like outbursts and hostility tend to...
Locked-down Hungarians who gained or lost pets saw almost no lasting shift in mood or loneliness, and new dog owners actually felt less calm and satisfied over time—hinting that the storied “pet effect” may be more myth than...
Deleting a gene called PTEN in certain brain cells disrupts the brain’s fear circuitry and triggers anxiety-like behavior in mice — key traits seen in autism. Researchers mapped how this genetic tweak throws off the brain's delicate...
Human-AI interactions are well understood in terms of trust and companionship. However, the role of attachment and experiences in such relationships is not entirely clear. In a new breakthrough, researchers from Waseda University have...
Parental warmth and affection in early childhood can have life-long physical and mental health benefits for children, and new research points to an important underlying process: children's sense of social safety.
A new study examines the emergence of overimitation in infants aged between 16 and 21 months to see if and how it is linked to social affiliation and other forms of imitation. The researchers found that young children engaged in low...
The way people express emotions while helping others can influence whether their assistance is welcomed, resented, or reciprocated, according to new research.
A team of researchers has identified distinct mother-offspring attachment types in wild chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes verus). Drawing parallels with human psychology, the study provides compelling evidence that wild chimpanzee infants,...
Providing hearing aids and advice on their use may preserve social connections that often wane as we age, a new study shows. Its authors say that this approach could help ease the loneliness epidemic that older Americans face.
How relatedness-to-nature is linked to well-being is determined by district-level socioeconomic status. A new analysis is based on survey results from two major Japanese metropolitan areas.
A new study surveyed 21,000 children in China and found that the association between parental bereavement and school bullying varied by sex of the child and deceased parent, age when the death occurred, and geographical area. Adolescents...
Your optimal amount of sleep may depend on where you live, new research has found. An analysis of sleep data and health outcomes for nearly 5,000 people in 20 countries revealed that the hours of sleep required for good health varies...