Health PsychologyApr 21, 2026
Bird flu vaccine trial against potential pandemic strain begins
The jab targets the H5N1 flu strain which has caused devastating infections in bird populations worldwide, but has yet to spread between humans.
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Health PsychologyApr 21, 2026
Stress and Sleep: How to Break the Sleep-Stress Cycle
Stress and sleep are closely related. Stress raises cortisol levels, delays sleep, reduces sleep quality, and may increase the ...
Health PsychologyApr 17, 2026
A “death” protein may be the key to slowing aging at its source
Scientists have discovered that a protein linked to cell death is secretly driving the aging of blood stem cells in a completely different way. Instead of killing the cells, it damages their mitochondria, sapping their…
Health PsychologyApr 16, 2026
Common IBS medications linked to higher risk of death in major study
A massive, nearly 20-year study tracking over 650,000 Americans with irritable bowel syndrome is raising new questions about the long-term safety of common treatments. Researchers found that some widely used…
Health PsychologyApr 15, 2026
Scientists discover gene that helps the brain repair itself
A surprising discovery from high-altitude animals like yaks and Tibetan antelopes could reshape how we treat nerve damage in humans. Scientists found that a genetic mutation helping these animals survive low-oxygen…
Health PsychologyApr 12, 2026
Why Ozempic doesn’t work for everyone: Scientists just found a hidden reason
A new study reveals that popular diabetes and weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy may not work as effectively for about 10% of people due to specific genetic variants. These individuals appear to have a puzzling…
Health PsychologyApr 9, 2026
Scientists discover spice synergy that boosts anti-inflammation 100x
Chronic inflammation often works quietly in the background but can fuel serious diseases like diabetes, heart disease, and cancer. New research reveals that everyday plant compounds—like menthol from mint, cineole from…
Health PsychologyApr 3, 2026
This 5-day diet helped Crohn’s patients feel better fast
A new clinical trial suggests that what people eat could finally offer real relief for Crohn’s disease, a condition that has long lacked clear dietary guidance. Researchers found that a “fasting-mimicking diet”…
Health PsychologyApr 3, 2026
Deafness reversed: One injection restores hearing in just weeks
A new gene therapy is giving people born deaf the chance to hear, often within just weeks. In a small but groundbreaking study, researchers delivered a working copy of a key hearing gene directly into the inner ear using…
Health PsychologyMar 27, 2026
Scientists discover why cancer drugs don’t work for everyone
Scientists have uncovered a hidden reason why cancer treatments don’t work equally well for everyone. Certain drugs can become trapped inside lysosomes within tumor cells, forming slow-release reservoirs that create…
Health PsychologyMar 27, 2026
This dangerous combo in your body could raise death risk by 83%
Having both excess belly fat and low muscle mass isn’t just unhealthy—it’s potentially deadly, raising the risk of death by 83%. This condition, called sarcopenic obesity, creates a vicious cycle where fat accelerates…
Health PsychologyMar 20, 2026
What happens after Ozempic shocked researchers
Stopping popular weight-loss injections like Ozempic or Mounjaro might not trigger the dramatic rebound many fear. A large real-world study of nearly 8,000 patients found that most people who discontinue these drugs…
Health PsychologyMar 13, 2026
Severe COVID or flu may raise lung cancer risk years later
A severe case of COVID-19 or influenza could increase the risk of lung cancer later on, according to new research. Scientists discovered that serious viral infections can alter immune cells in the lungs, leaving behind…
Health PsychologyMar 5, 2026
Not sleeping enough? Mumbai psychologist reveals what happens to your brain, shares 6 hacks to improve sleep quality
Sleep is one of the foundations of good health and one of the golden rules most people swear by. The checklist usually includes ...
Health PsychologyFeb 26, 2026
Popular acid reflux medication linked to anemia and bone loss
Popular acid reflux drugs such as Prilosec, Nexium, and Protonix may carry hidden risks when taken long term. A new study found that extended use disrupted iron and calcium levels in rats, changes associated with anemia…
Health PsychologyFeb 22, 2026
Flea and tick treatments for dogs and cats may be harming wildlife
Flea and tick medications trusted by pet owners worldwide may have an unexpected environmental cost. Scientists found that active ingredients from isoxazoline treatments pass into pet feces, exposing dung-feeding insects…
Health PsychologyFeb 20, 2026
A Psychologist Shares A ‘Stress Recovery’ Test For High Performers
In business culture, resilience is often framed as grit: push harder, stay sharp and outwork the stress. However, any psychologist will tell you that this isn’t a universal truth. The difference ...
Health PsychologyFeb 19, 2026
Scientists discover the body’s hidden “off switch” for inflammation
A new human study has uncovered how the body naturally turns off inflammation. Researchers found that fat-derived molecules called epoxy-oxylipins rein in immune cells that can otherwise drive chronic disease. Using a…
Health PsychologyFeb 19, 2026
Sleep or Insomnia Psychologists and Therapists in Victoria
Dr Bruce Alexander works with adults who are ready to make real, lasting change but feel stuck in patterns they haven't been able ...
Health PsychologyFeb 17, 2026
Scientists discover brain switches that clear Alzheimer’s plaques
Researchers have identified two brain receptors that help the brain clear away amyloid beta, a hallmark of Alzheimer’s disease. By stimulating these receptors in mice, scientists increased levels of a natural…
Health PsychologyFeb 13, 2026
Sleep or Insomnia Psychologists and Therapists in Bundaberg Central, QLD
I support clients with men's mental health, trauma, sleep difficulties, anger management, stress, anxiety, relationship ...
Health PsychologyFeb 12, 2026
Changing when you eat dramatically reduced Crohn’s disease symptoms
A new clinical trial suggests that changing when you eat could make a meaningful difference for people living with Crohn’s disease. Researchers found that time-restricted feeding, a form of intermittent fasting that…
Health PsychologyFeb 9, 2026
A secret cell alliance may explain why ovarian cancer is so deadly
Scientists have discovered why ovarian cancer spreads so rapidly through the abdomen. Cancer cells enlist normally protective abdominal cells, forming mixed groups that work together to invade new tissue. These helper…
Health PsychologyFeb 8, 2026
New drug resets the body clock and cuts jet lag recovery nearly in half
Scientists have identified a promising new compound, Mic-628, that can reliably shift the body’s internal clock forward—something that’s notoriously hard to do. By targeting a key clock-control protein, Mic-628…
Health PsychologyFeb 6, 2026
A Psychologist Shares Which ‘School Of Psychology’ Fits You Best
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about relationships, personality, and everyday ...
Health PsychologyFeb 4, 2026
Chronic Illness | Chronic Pain
You’re trying hard to keep it together, but inside it feels like everything is a bit too much. Your emotions swing, your body ...
Health PsychologyJan 30, 2026
A fish that ages in months reveals how kidneys grow old
A fast-aging fish is giving scientists a rare, accelerated look at how kidneys grow old—and how a common drug may slow that process down. Researchers found that SGLT2 inhibitors, widely used to treat diabetes and heart…
Health PsychologyJan 28, 2026
Study raises red flags over long-term effectiveness of popular weight loss drugs like Ozempic
Ozempic, Mounjaro, and Zepbound can drive impressive weight loss, but stopping them is often followed by rapid weight regain. Researchers found that people regain weight faster after quitting these drugs than after diet…
Health PsychologyJan 20, 2026
A common painkiller may be quietly changing cancer risk
Ibuprofen may be doing more than easing aches and pains—it could also help reduce the risk of some cancers. Studies have linked regular use to lower rates of endometrial and bowel cancer, likely because the drug dampens…
Health PsychologyJan 19, 2026
How cancer disrupts the brain and triggers anxiety and insomnia
Scientists have discovered that breast cancer can quietly throw the brain’s internal clock off balance—almost immediately after cancer begins. In mice, tumors flattened the natural daily rhythm of stress hormones…