NeuropsychologyAug 5, 2026
Unlocking Hidden Brain Cancer Vaccine Targets
A new study uses single-cell long-read sequencing to map hidden genetic isoforms in glioblastoma, unlocking novel targets for personalized cancer vaccines.
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Clinical PsychologyAug 5, 2026
'Carrot Maxxing' Is a New Name for an Old Trend
(MedPage Today) -- Welcome to Culture Clinic, MedPage Today's collaboration with Northwell Health to offer a healthcare professional's take on the latest viral medical topics. People are touting "carrot maxxing" on…
AddictionAug 5, 2026
McCormick, Fetterman partner on bill to boost addiction treatment workforce
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WHTM) — Days after announcing a bipartisan bill to combat spotted lanternflies, Senators Dave McCormick (R-PA) and John Fetterman (D-PA) have shifted their focus to another issue ...
Child PsychologyAug 5, 2026
Record-Breaking Year for ADHD Summer Program
Celebrating its 10th year, the Child Mind Institute's ADHD Summer Program reached new heights in July—serving a record 65 children from across the country and around the world, including families from Missouri…
Child PsychologyAug 5, 2026
ADHD Summer Program Celebrates a Record-Breaking Year
Celebrating its 10th year, the Child Mind Institute's ADHD Summer Program reached new heights in July —serving a record 65 children from across the country and around the world, including families from Missouri…
Health PsychologyAug 5, 2026
Beyond COVID-19: Fundamental principles that shape pandemics
Every pandemic is different. Nevertheless, certain commonalities can be identified across all pandemics. Researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Dynamics and Self-Organization (MPI-DS), together with an…
Health PsychologyAug 5, 2026
Language models identify psychiatric symptoms nearly as accurately as early-career clinicians
A study led by the Central Institute of Mental Health (CIMH) provides initial evidence that large language models can identify complex psychopathological findings in transcripts of psychiatric interviews with accuracy…
Social PsychologyAug 5, 2026
Inflated confidence may not give children a learning advantage after all
Young children often overestimate what they can do. That overconfidence may help them approach challenges without fear, but it can also get them into trouble. Children who overestimate their physical abilities, for…
Clinical PsychologyAug 5, 2026
Study Examines Link Between IBD and Psychiatric Disorders
(MedPage Today) -- Patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) were at increased risk for several psychiatric disorders both before and after diagnosis, according to results from a Swedish cohort study. The relative…
School & EducationAug 5, 2026
Teacher training on student mental health
Minister Chandrakant Patil launched ‘Manas Sutra’, a faculty development programme aimed at equipping teachers to identify and respond to students’ mental health concerns ...
PsychologyAug 5, 2026
When the Places That Heal Us Are Burning
Posted August 5, 2026 | Reviewed by Gary Drevitch When I learned that a wildfire was moving toward the treehouse that my sister and I had built together as children, I felt a pit in my stomach. My sister died…
ResearchAug 5, 2026
Common Advice About Kids’ Snacking is Outdated. Here’s What Parents Should Know
Back in the 1950s when Dr. Kelly Brownell was a young boy, snacking didn’t really exist. “Children ate three meals and maybe one snack,” he says. And typically that snack occurred in one place: at
Clinical PsychologyAug 5, 2026
Experts Establish Pillars of Care for Older Adults With HIV
(MedPage Today) -- Faced with an aging population with HIV, clinicians will need to help these older patients navigate a healthy route from antiretroviral therapy (ART) initiation through complex comorbidities to an…
Health PsychologyAug 5, 2026
Birth order may influence your disease risk later in life, study finds
Whether you are first-born or second-born may be associated with your risk of developing certain diseases, according to a new study published in Nature Health.
Social PsychologyAug 5, 2026
Historic discovery finds 19th-century estate agent used peepshow technology to create proto version of Rightmove
A 19th-century real estate agent created the world's first version of Rightmove more than 160 years before the birth of online property previews.
NeuropsychologyAug 5, 2026
Neural Stem Cells Branch Earlier Than Expected
Cortical neural stem cells branch early into parallel lineages, overturning traditional views on how brain cell types form.
Clinical PsychologyAug 5, 2026
FDA authorizes sale of four on! nicotine pouches
The FDA has authorized the marketing of four on! nicotine pouch products, citing “lower levels of most harmful and potentially harmful constituents” vs. other oral and smokeless tobacco products.The on! products (Helix…
Health PsychologyAug 5, 2026
A new reason to use the whole watermelon: USDA adds official nutrition profile for watermelon rind
Watermelon's rind is finally getting some respect. The fruit's outer layer now has an official nutrition profile in USDA FoodData Central, giving registered dietitians, researchers, recipe developers and other food…
Clinical PsychologyAug 5, 2026
Dirty Air Worsens Rheumatoid Arthritis Outcomes, Study Shows
(MedPage Today) -- Koreans with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) showed increased disease activity and higher flare rates when exposed to relatively high levels of small atmospheric particulate matter, researchers reported…
PsychologyAug 5, 2026
The New Definition of LARPing
Posted August 5, 2026 | Reviewed by Gary Drevitch Is "LARPing" playing some kind of role in your life? There was the original gaming meaning of LARPing—Live-Action Role-Playing—which referred to dressing up in real life…
Health PsychologyAug 5, 2026
Cancer cells hijack a fatty acid to escape immune attack in liver metastases
Liver metastases are among the most common and deadly forms of cancer spread. Now, researchers at VIB and KU Leuven, with international collaborators, have discovered how cancer cells exploit a fatty acid abundant in the…
NeuropsychologyAug 5, 2026
Brain-Inspired AI Cuts Video Processing Time
A new study introduces EMF-dVAE, a brain-inspired AI model that reduces video processing time by 65% and uses 15% of visual data while improving accuracy.
PsychologyAug 5, 2026
Antidepressants and Suicide Risk
Posted August 5, 2026 | Reviewed by Monica Vilhauer Ph.D. Whether antidepressants can trigger suicidal thoughts in some patients remains one of the most controversial questions in psychopharmacology. Clinical trials…
NeuropsychologyAug 5, 2026
Fiona Phillips' Alzheimer's Journey: Beyond Memory Loss
Phillips' Alzheimer's journey is raising awareness that the disease can affect more than memory, including appearance and everyday life.
Clinical PsychologyAug 5, 2026
Use of PDE5 Inhibitor Tied to Increased Glaucoma Risk
(MedPage Today) -- Men who used the PDE5 inhibitor tadalafil (Cialis) for lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) had an increased likelihood of developing glaucoma-related clinical events, according to a large retrospective…
NeuropsychologyAug 5, 2026
Three middle-age health rules could bring an extra 13 years without dementia, experts say
Avoiding three things during middle age could mean enjoying up to 13 extra years without dementia, a study has found.
Family & RelationshipsAug 5, 2026
Relationships that feel like a full-time job? Here's why Gen Z is saying 'no' and refusing to settle for less
For years, people were told that every successful relationship needs hard work. Movies, television shows and even family advice often repeated the same idea if you truly love someone, you fight for ...
Health PsychologyAug 5, 2026
Precision screening and local care advance hepatitis C elimination
Hepatitis C remains a major cause of liver cirrhosis and liver cancer worldwide. Although highly effective antiviral medicines can cure most infections, many people remain undiagnosed or untreated because health care…
Health PsychologyAug 5, 2026
AI companions may worsen loneliness for vulnerable users
AI companions are becoming increasingly popular, with millions of users forming deep connections with persona-based chatbots and simulated AI partners. But if you're considering leaning on an AI companion for emotional…
NeuropsychologyAug 5, 2026
Zoo education strengthens people's connection to nature
Zoos offer people the opportunity to experience animals and engage with the natural world. Alongside recreation, they also play important roles in species conservation and scientific research. Education is another core…