NeuropsychologyAug 6, 2026
Three midlife risk factors tied to nearly 13 more dementia-free years, NYU study finds
A large new NYU Langone analysis followed people for 26 years to reach the figure.
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Clinical PsychologyAug 6, 2026
Testing Underway on Vaccines to Intercept Brewing Colon Cancer Before It Takes Root
(MedPage Today) -- Stacy Norton, MD, was only 7 years old when her mother died of colon cancer, one of several family members struck by aggressive tumors at unusually young ages. Decades later, Norton rolled up her…
AddictionAug 6, 2026
Study underway to test GLP-1’s for alcohol addiction
A new study is looking at whether the same treatment helping people lose weight could help with alcohol addiction. The U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs announced a new trial to test GLP-1’s as a ...
NeuropsychologyAug 6, 2026
Scientists Followed 800 Adults Over 90. One Group Had Double Dementia Risk
Researchers from the University of California, Davis Health and Kaiser Permanente tracked more than 800 adults aged 90 and older as part of the ongoing LifeAfter90 study and found that dementia risk ...
PsychologyAug 6, 2026
When Your Child's Meltdown Means You're Winning
Posted August 6, 2026 | Reviewed by Michelle Quirk Parents tell me this all the time, usually with panic and a little betrayal in their voice: "I finally changed how I respond, and it got worse." Early in my career, when…
Developmental PsychologyAug 6, 2026
Fewer heart attacks, more cancer cases, and better survival chances: The effectiveness of disease prevention
Medical progress is currently one of the strongest forces shaping populations and their health. For instance, an acute heart attack has evolved from being nearly always fatal in the past to having a much higher survival…
NeuropsychologyAug 6, 2026
Alzheimer's-linked tau disrupts mitochondria, reversing electron flow in nerve cells
A protein named tau, which has been strongly implicated in the world's No. 1 cause of dementia—Alzheimer's disease—and several other neurodegenerative disorders, may spur these diseases in a way that differs greatly from…
Developmental PsychologyAug 6, 2026
Why women need to be prioritized in longevity research
Why do women, on average, live longer than men yet often face a greater burden of chronic disease later in life? Why do some of the most fertile animals in nature, including queen bees and naked mole-rat queens, also…
Health PsychologyAug 6, 2026
Bacterial supplements may boost female fertility
As women get older, their uterine environment changes. This includes a decrease in a beneficial bacterium called Lactobacillus gasseri, which may make conception—whether natural or via in vitro fertilization—difficult…
NeuropsychologyAug 6, 2026
First complete marmoset genome will enable research on Alzheimer's and neurodegenerative diseases
To study complex diseases like Alzheimer's, scientists and clinicians analyze how genes change and malfunction in other species. Marmosets, a species of tiny monkey from South America, have become an important animal…
Mental HealthAug 6, 2026
‘Terrifying’, ‘creepy’, ‘abusive’: dozens of women who worked for convicted rapist Ralph Carr speak out
Exclusive: They came to him young, dreaming of a career in the music industry. Now former employees have come forward, accusing the Melbourne talent manager of intimidating behaviour and sexual harassment going back…
Mental HealthAug 6, 2026
‘I have an ego that needs to be put in check’: ex-Gawker editor AJ Daulerio on life after addiction
After his fall from grace, media’s former enfant terrible is now sober and helping others with his addiction recovery newsletter and podcast, The Small BowEvery other Tuesday, AJ Daulerio wakes up at 5.30am and meditates…
Child PsychologyAug 6, 2026
Pennington Biomedical gets $353K NIH grant for teen ADHD drivers
The Pennington Biomedical Center was awarded a National Institutes of Health (NIH) grant to create a new digital platform to promote safer driving for teens with ADHD.
Social MediaAug 6, 2026
Comms and branding insights with Samuel OWUSU-ADUOMI: The psychology behind brand influencers: Why they represent the future of brand visibility
The remarkable rise of influencer marketing is often credited to the rapid expansion of social media platforms such as Instagram ...
PsychologyAug 6, 2026
The Weaponization of Labels
Posted August 6, 2026 | Reviewed by Michelle Quirk I am increasingly concerned about how labels are being weaponized and the polarizing effects they are having on us. Let’s take a look at how labels can influence us. A…
Clinical PsychologyAug 6, 2026
Best Gastro Hospitals; GI Bleeding in Jehovah's Witnesses; Steroids for DILI
(MedPage Today) -- U.S. News & World Report released its 2026 "Best Hospitals" list for gastroenterology and gastrointestinal (GI) surgery. Spoiler alert: The Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, snagged the top spot…
Mental HealthAug 6, 2026
Rising deaths in LA County Jail are tied to longer stays, study shows
The effects of stress, depression and inadequate health care in the Los Angeles County Jail—a blanket term widely used for the county's eight facilities—build up into lethal risk, a new study led by UCLA researchers has…
School & EducationAug 6, 2026
Back-to-school mental health: What parents need to know before the bell rings
Warning signs include social isolation, dropping grades, changes in sleep or appetite, frequent physical complaints with no medical explanation, and sudden mood shifts.
Mental HealthAug 6, 2026
Shasta County HHSA to host Behavioral Health Services Act meeting
The Shasta County Health & Human Services Agency (HHSA) is inviting the community to learn more about the Behavioral Health Services Act (BHSA).
Positive PsychologyAug 6, 2026
3 ‘Boring’ Habits Only The Happiest People Have, By A Psychologist
Steady sleep, small talk and one deliberately imperfect hobby: a psychologist explains why these unglamorous habits do more for happiness than big life wins.
PsychologyAug 6, 2026
On Childhood Trauma, Growth, and Being the Author of Your Story
Posted August 6, 2026 | Reviewed by Michelle Quirk It was my first day as a Ph.D. student—and my first day, ever, of teaching. I had prepared the lecture carefully, printed handouts, and rehearsed my opening lines. As I…
PsychologyAug 6, 2026
What is emotional dysregulation? Expert tips for taming your emotions and coping better
People often confuse emotional regulation with temperament, which is your natural, inborn style for how you approach or react to the world ...
ResearchAug 6, 2026
Greetings from a wildlife park in central Sri Lanka that's a haven for elephants
At a time of increased conflict between elephants and humans, as elephant habitats are converted to intensive agriculture, the Hurulu Eco Park is a place where the animals can graze unimpeded.
Social MediaAug 6, 2026
Cyberbullying a concern with start of school year
In 2024, the CDC did a study that showed over 40% of high school students who said they are on social media often are also being cyberbullied.
AddictionAug 6, 2026
What Cannabis Legalization May Mean for Young Teens’ Views About Cannabis
As cannabis laws continue to change across the United States, researchers are working to understand how these changes may shape young people’s beliefs about cannabis. This study, published in Drug and Alcohol Dependence…
ResearchAug 6, 2026
APS Teaching Fund Supports Training for New Therapy Approaches
Projects will teach the science of memory, train undergraduates to deliver clinical interventions, and present a reflective model for viewing therapeutic processes with young people.
Child PsychologyAug 6, 2026
Expert explainer: Strategies to improve childhood vaccination uptake
Protecting children is a shared responsibility, says health and rehabilitation sciences Ph.D. candidate Meron Mengistu. As a graduate researcher in the Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Western Ontario, her…
ResearchAug 6, 2026
Single people who pursue novel activities report better psychological health, study finds
Being single offers a unique chance for personal growth. A recent psychology study suggests that single adults who view their relationship status as an opportunity to try new things experience greater daily well-being…
Crisis interventionAug 6, 2026
Shore Neurocognitive and Behavioral Health welcomes new therapist
Shore Neurocognitive and Behavioral Health, or SNBH, has added therapist Sheri Christopher to its clinical team.
ResearchAug 6, 2026
Teacher-reported kindergarten development among children exposed to prescription opioids during pregnancy
by Omaymah Abulannaz, Chelsea A. Ruth, Andi Camden, Marni Brownell, M. Florencia Ricci, Roxana Dragan, Depeng Jiang, Geert ‘t Jong, Lauren E. Kelly Background Few studies have provided inconsistent findings on the…