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Libby Nielson, 21, from Chester, has earned praise from the University of Chester for her outstanding academic performance and contributions to student life. She will graduate later this year with a ...
(MedPage Today) -- The fate of the No Surprises Act's independent dispute resolution (IDR) clause continues to hang in the balance as it winds its way through the courts. The No Surprises Act, signed into law in 2020 by…
Feed your brain! Harvard research highlights 5 essential foods that boost memory, focus, and long-term mental sharpness ...
When researchers looked at social media usage of children, the health risks to their cognitive health were evident. Here is what can happen if you give your child early exposure to social media.
A new study demonstrates that over half of people reporting nonordinary experiences experience positive long-term effects, showing that personal appraisal dictates outcome.
Posted August 5, 2026 | Reviewed by Monica Vilhauer Ph.D. After hearing from the experiences of adopted children and then later relearning very similar lessons from donor-conceived children, people are more commonly…
(MedPage Today) -- As vaccine hesitancy continues to rise, fueling a record-breaking resurgence of measles, among other public health threats, an online tool launched this week aims to help people better understand…
Stress and anxiety can make it harder for women to sleep, creating a cycle that affects mental health, mood, energy and everyday wellbeing.
For years, autism has often been viewed through the lens of a simple assumption: that autistic people struggle to understand how others feel. However, accumulating research suggests the picture is far more complex. This…
Psychedelic drugs are best known for altering perception and producing vivid hallucinations, but scientists are increasingly interested in what else they might do. A growing body of research suggests that these…
A 14-bed specialist mental health rehabilitation residential care service is set to open at Hawkesbury Lodge in Coventry in October 2026, aiming to provide adults with complex mental health needs acro ...
Not smoking, having normal BP and no diabetes may extend life without dementia by almost 13 years, a new study in Neurology Open Access shows.“Our findings support prevention of risk factors developing in midlife as a…
Researchers at Yale School of Medicine have conducted the first comprehensive structural analyses of a class of proteins whose dysfunction is associated with neurodegenerative diseases.
(MedPage Today) -- The Senate on Wednesday confirmed Erica Schwartz, MD, MPH, JD, as director of the CDC, placing her in charge of a public health agency beleaguered by political meddling and low morale. Schwartz was…
The biggest lie you'll ever believe is the story you tell yourself about what you're no longer capable of doing. Maybe you've heard it. On an expedition in Argentina, I found myself listening to that voice. In my 50s, I…
Someone praises your work, but you brush it off. Yet one critical comment stays with you for days. Psychology suggests this common experience isn't simply low confidence. It may reflect how the brain ...
Erica Schwartz, MD, JD, MPH, will become the first full-time director of the CDC in nearly 1 year after senators confirmed her to the post on Wednesday, largely along party lines.Senators voted 51-44 in favor of…
(MedPage Today) -- Steven Quay, MD, PhD, is reportedly in final vetting for the job of director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), a position formerly held by Anthony Fauci, MD, for…
The Food and Drug Administration is expected to decide whether to approve the first mRNA flu vaccine.
According to a study conducted in Brazil by researchers at the Federal University of São Paulo (UNIFESP) with participants from the São Paulo Epidemiological Sleep Study (EPISONO 2018), people with hypothyroidism…
It may seem natural to assume that people experience cognitive decline after age 90, but until recently, researchers had limited evidence about how advanced age affects the brain. This major knowledge gap will need to be…
FDA approves Takeda’s Orzeyful, first orexin agonist, improving wakefulness and reducing cataplexy in adults with narcolepsy type 1 in pivotal trials.
Many online questioned how long the blogger’s broadcast remained up on the app and shared mental health resourcesSocial media users have criticized TikTok after celebrity blogger Perez Hilton livestreamed himself…
A multi-institutional study led by researchers at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) found that telemedicine is becoming increasingly common for problem-based primary care, particularly for ...
Growing up in New York, I understand how humor can be hurtful. Sarcastic barbs that diminish a person are not humorous at all. Yet, held lightly, humor can soften painful edges, ease defensiveness, and bring a welcome…
Eating a climate-friendly diet packed with plants might do more than protect the environment. A large study found that strict adherence to sustainable eating habits is associated with a lower risk of stroke, depression…
Research suggests addressing risk factors for poor cardiovascular health between the ages of 45 and 65 could help reduce risk of cognitive declineScientists claim to have identified three health measures in middle age…
Schwartz takes command of a public health agency that has lost thousands of employees, amid layoffs, resignations and leadership turmoil.
Having normal blood pressure, no diabetes and not smoking between ages 45 and 65 is associated with nearly 13 additional years of dementia-free life, on average, a new study shows. Led by NYU Langone Health researchers…
Many people with less common forms of Alzheimer's disease may not qualify for newer anti-amyloid treatments designed to slow the disease, according to a study published Aug. 5, 2026, in Neurology.