AddictionJul 28, 2026
Travie McCoy, Gym Class Heroes Frontman, Talks Opioid Addiction 'Disease’
Speaking with Joel Madden, the Gym Class Heroes founder spoke about suffering from addiction and being 13 years sober.
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Mental HealthJul 28, 2026
Four-paper series broadens sex workers' health focus beyond HIV prevention
A new four-paper series in The Lancet Public Health reflects a two-year collaboration among researchers at San Diego State University and the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, the Global Network of Sex…
NeuropsychologyJul 28, 2026
Could eating only between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. help protect your brain from dementia?
New research suggests that limiting meals to an eight-hour window may do more than support weight loss—it could also improve memory, learning, and long-term brain health.
NeuropsychologyJul 28, 2026
Scientists expected one Alzheimer’s advantage in SuperAgers. They were wrong
"SuperAgers" keep razor-sharp memories past 80, but a new study shows this is not just down to good genes.
NeuropsychologyJul 28, 2026
Scientists Study ‘SuperAgers,’ Make Surprising Alzheimer’s Discovery
Scientists have long worked to understand whether these so-called "SuperAgers" simply won the genetic lottery by inheriting little risk for Alzheimer's disease, or if their impressive cognition is ...
ResearchJul 28, 2026
How dating apps permanently changed campus hookup culture
A massive survey reveals how the launch of swipe-based dating apps transformed undergraduate sexual behavior, driving up the frequency of casual encounters while unexpectedly providing some users with a psychological…
Mental HealthJul 28, 2026
Alcohol intervention is successful in humanitarian setting
The first known randomized trial of an alcohol-reduction intervention in a humanitarian setting found a significant, sustained effect in lowering alcohol use. The study, which focused on the Mantapala refugee settlement…
Mental HealthJul 28, 2026
Group Promotes Mental Health Awareness Among University Students, Rewards Creative Talents
Heart of Care Providers (HCP), a non-governmental organisation, has intensified efforts to promote mental health awareness among university students through ...
Clinical PsychologyJul 28, 2026
Moment of Clarity Releases New Educational Guide Exploring When a Partial Hospitalization Program Is the Right Level of Mental Health Care
Huntington Beach, California - July 28, 2026 - PRESSADVANTAGE - Moment of Clarity has published a new educational ...
Health PsychologyJul 28, 2026
Why losing weight may not be enough to prevent type 2 diabetes
A healthy lifestyle can prevent type 2 diabetes for many people, but new research suggests that weight loss alone may not be enough for one particularly vulnerable group. Even after losing about 8% of their body weight…
Chronic painJul 28, 2026
The chronic pain books experts actually use with their patients
Doctors, therapists, and pain specialists share the five books that have helped their patients better understand pain, calm their nervous systems, and find relief.
ResearchJul 28, 2026
A single dose of LSD may boosts the brain’s ability to consolidate new physical skills
A recent study published in Neuropsychopharmacology reveals that a single dose of LSD can improve motor learning the following day. The psychedelic drug also appears to reduce perceived stress and alter brain activity up…
Mental HealthJul 28, 2026
Person experiencing mental health crisis armed with gun outside Mass. police station
According to police, a person who is experiencing a mental health crisis is armed outside of a police station in Mansfield, Massachusetts, the town's police department said.
Sport & PerformanceJul 28, 2026
Solo vs. group workouts: How different gym styles shape focus and motivation
From quiet solo sessions to partner sessions, packed classes, and personal coaching, the right setup can drive focus, build accountability, and make sticking to a routine feel easier.
TraumaJul 28, 2026
Veterans with PTSD and chronic pain will have to pay up for pot prescriptions with new government policy
There are concerns about recent changes to how much veterans are reimbursed for medicinal cannabis. In April, Veterans Affairs Canada dropped how much it covers from $8.50 a gram to $6.00 per gram.
Mental HealthJul 28, 2026
Kaiser Permanente invests $10 million to expand youth mental health peer support
Kaiser Permanente has committed $10 million to expand the work of the Youth Mental Health Corps, an initiative that supports teenage ...
NeuropsychologyJul 28, 2026
Genetic risk factors of fibromyalgia identified in largest study of its kind
New genetic risk factors have been identified for fibromyalgia syndrome in a landmark study that involved scientists at King's College London. The study, published in Nature Medicine, highlights how the nervous system…
Mental HealthJul 28, 2026
Expert explains why constant phone checking may be feeding anxiety instead of easing it
A quick glance at the phone while waiting for the lift. Another look during a meeting. One more refresh before going to bed. Then the same thing happens minutes later, even when there are no new ...
ResearchJul 28, 2026
Teen digital overuse reflects distinct psychosocial profiles, study finds
When a teenager spends hours in front of a screen, parents and clinicians often reach the same conclusion: too much technology. However, a new study suggests that the type and meaning of digital ...
PolicyJul 28, 2026
Federal Loan Caps Add Barriers — And Likely Debt — for Healthcare Students
The government will cap how much graduate students may borrow in federal loans. The new policy could leave many at the mercy of private lenders with higher interest rates. The borrowing limits will affect students…
PolicyJul 28, 2026
Newsom Reverses on Long-Sought Paid Leave Benefit for Teachers in California
California lawmakers gave public school teachers 14 weeks of paid leave in the state’s new budget, a long-sought benefit for the largely female workforce. Gov. Gavin Newsom previously opposed similar measures.
Mental HealthJul 28, 2026
Registration is officially OPEN for Step Up to Prevent Suicide
September is recognized nationally as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, and we’re inviting our community to Step Up with us to raise awareness, support mental health, and help fund NAMI Fond […] ...
Mental HealthJul 28, 2026
Winnipeg doesn't need entirely new system for mental health calls, report says
A report exploring Winnipeg Mayor Scott Gillingham's proposal to create a new emergency service to handle mental health calls says the city doesn't need to build an entirely new system.
Positive PsychologyJul 28, 2026
John J. Kennedy | To Develop Science of Happiness, DU & IITs Should Develop a Lot More Science
IIT Kharagpur established the Rekhi Centre for Excellence in Science of Happiness in 2016 while IIT Roorkee, IIT Madras and DTU have launched similar initiatives. Delhi’s school system had introduced ...
Mental HealthJul 28, 2026
Government establishes national suicide response office
The government announced plans to establish a cross-ministerial ‘National Suicide Response Office’ where welfare, police, and firefighting officials will work together, and to increase the number of ...
ResearchJul 28, 2026
Psychologists agree with Gen Z as they blame parents for their failures: study
Parental influence on Gen Z is now backed by data: 25% blame parents for mental health struggles and 52% report childhood abuse. The post Psychologists Agree With Gen Z as They Blame Parents for Their ...
Health PsychologyJul 28, 2026
Cuts to funds and staffing have slowed the response to the cyclospora outbreak
Recent cuts, especially to state and local health departments, are slowing and muddling the response to what's already a record year of outbreaks for diarrhea-causing cyclospora.
Health PsychologyJul 28, 2026
Amid U.S. funding cuts, the International AIDS Conference faces an uncertain future
Dr. Kenneth Ngure, president-elect of the International AIDS Society, says. "We have had very good scientific advances ... yet the funding cuts have also taken us back."
Health PsychologyJul 28, 2026
New HIV treatment options offer some hope amid U.S. funding cuts
The 26th International AIDS conference convenes this week. U.S. funding for HIV/AIDS work is being delayed or cut altogether, but there are also promising treatments on the horizon.
Social PsychologyJul 28, 2026
Psychology says people who hide their success are not insecure, they may be scared of social rejection
Psychology suggests that people who hide their success are often motivated by more than modesty alone. The key lesson is that quiet success should not automatically be mistaken for lack of ambition.