Child PsychologyAug 14, 2026
UNFPA Ghana trains health professionals on adolescent health
Selected health professionals in the Eastern Region have undergone a three-day training on adolescent sexual and reproductive health under ...
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Clinical PsychologyAug 14, 2026
FDA approves Tauklarify for PET imaging in Alzheimer’s diagnosis
The FDA has approved Tauklarify as a radiodiagnostic agent for adults with cognitive impairment being evaluated via PET scan to identify tau neurofibrillary tangle pathology indicating Alzheimer’s disease, according to a…
WorkplaceAug 14, 2026
New gas-switching approach could one day make deep-sea decompression safer and faster
Deep-sea divers must be careful to prevent decompression sickness, also known as "the bends," when ascending from the high-pressure depths of the ocean. Failing to do so can result in anything from muscle cramps and skin…
Child PsychologyAug 14, 2026
Childhood survival linked to socio-economic status in EU study
Swansea University researchers have led a major European study investigating how socioeconomic circumstances influence survival among children born with major congenital anomalies.
Health PsychologyAug 14, 2026
Is there a summer COVID-19 surge this year? Yep, it's ramping up again
Just like all previous summers since the pandemic began, COVID-19 cases are ticking up again, even while other health threats make more headlines.
Clinical PsychologyAug 14, 2026
What's Going on With Fall COVID and Flu Shots?
(MedPage Today) -- By this time of year, both the FDA and CDC normally have weighed in on fall respiratory virus vaccine recommendations. But given ongoing controversies over vaccination spurred by the Trump…
AddictionAug 14, 2026
Triple J's Dee Salmin and Luke Bateman reveal gambling's toll on relationships
Triple J star Dee Salmin and former NRL player Luke Bateman have delivered a blunt warning about the damage gambling can inflict on relationships, families and future generations.
Health PsychologyAug 14, 2026
Genome analysis uncovers candidate genes for hereditary breast and ovarian cancer
Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer among women in Germany: Around 1 in 8 women will develop it during their lifetime. In around 5% to 10% of cases, the condition is caused by a hereditary predisposition…
Mental HealthAug 14, 2026
Report highlights substance use in young adults in US in 2025
Cannabis use remains high among young adults in the United States, according to a report issued by the University of Michigan.
School & EducationAug 14, 2026
Two Jonesboro school bus crashes in one week raise student mental health concerns
Two Jonesboro Public School buses were involved in separate crashes during the first week of school, prompting concerns about student safety and mental health. Two Jonesboro school bus crashes in one ...
ResearchAug 14, 2026
Could a simple supplement combo help adolescents with ADHD stay on task?
A single dose of caffeine and L-theanine may help teens with ADHD ignore distractions. Recent brainwave data indicates this nutritional combination enhances the brain's ability to process visual information and prevents…
NeuropsychologyAug 14, 2026
Long-lost convent rediscovered under a soccer field in Denmark
A medieval monastery complex, long believed to be lost, has now been identified using ground-penetrating radar (GPR) in Roskilde, Denmark. The investigations have uncovered extensive and well-preserved remains of the St…
Mental HealthAug 14, 2026
Deep brain stimulation strengthens reward signals after one 20-minute session, study finds
A study from Emory University School of Medicine suggests that a single 20-minute session of noninvasive deep brain stimulation, paired with mindful breathing, may strengthen the brain's response to reward and reduce…
ResearchAug 14, 2026
A light-based scan could detect deadly bowel disease in preterm babies
Necrotizing enterocolitis strikes premature babies with almost no warning. A new approach aims to detect it early with a quick, low-risk scan.
Clinical PsychologyAug 14, 2026
A Looksmaxxing App Promised I Could Be Hot in 90 Days
(MedPage Today) -- A new documentary, "Louis Theroux: Inside the Manosphere," hit number one on Netflix this spring, spotlighting the influencers who exploit young men and monetize their insecurity. One way they do this…
Clinical PsychologyAug 14, 2026
What Pet Was Linked to a Brain Disorder?
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Clinical PsychologyAug 14, 2026
'The Pitt' Season 3 Teaser; Gain-of-Function Debate; Advice for CDC's New Chief
(MedPage Today) -- The following is a transcript of the podcast episode: Rachael Robertson: Hey everybody! Welcome to MedPod Today, the podcast series where MedPage Today reporters share deeper insights into the week's…
Mental HealthAug 14, 2026
Researchers identify possible marker of suicidal thoughts
Researchers at the Netherlands Institute for Neuroscience have identified a possible biological marker linked to severe suicidal thoughts. The finding, published in The British Journal of Psychiatry, may also help…
Child PsychologyAug 14, 2026
Robbie Williams 'meeting with ADHD professionals' after receiving autism diagnosis
Robbie Williams has opened up on being diagnosed with autism and pals are saying he is taking the diagnosis in his stride ...
Mental HealthAug 14, 2026
Mental health experts stress the importance of checking in ahead of the back-to-school season
As the back-to-school season begins, teachers and mental health experts share the importance of checking in with students and building healthy routines.
Mental HealthAug 14, 2026
The care system fails to care for parents | Letters
Anna Bird reflects on Matilda Davis’s story and says families need support early – before exhaustion becomes a crisisMatilda Davis’s story should force us to confront an uncomfortable truth and something that parent…
Clinical PsychologyAug 14, 2026
What to Know About a Dispute Between a Couple, Their Surrogate, and Texas Courts
(MedPage Today) -- A newborn with a severe heart defect is at the center of a legal battle between a California couple and a surrogate who flew from Alaska to Texas to give birth in a case that has drawn the attention of…
Mental HealthAug 14, 2026
Doctors urge National Heat Plan protections for people with severe psychiatric illness
Physicians are urging that people with severe psychiatric illness be added to the National Heat Plan. They point to rising aggression, confusion, and crisis admissions among this group during heat ...
Child PsychologyAug 14, 2026
ADHD and high intelligence: Common challenges
An overview of how ADHD can present alongside high intelligence, with a focus on common struggles and awareness.
Clinical PsychologyAug 14, 2026
Study: Problematic social media use worsens ADHD symptoms
Problematic social media use may lead to stronger ADHD symptoms and worse cognitive performance among adolescents, according to two studies from the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development Study cohort.“A teen who can’t…
Mental HealthAug 14, 2026
New Mexico behavioral health committee approves $40M in funding for rural behavioral health plans
The state committee tasked with rebuilding New Mexico’s behavioral health infrastructure on Friday approved more than $40 million in plans to restore services across several rural areas.
Health PsychologyAug 14, 2026
The Taliban has taken a terrible toll on the education of girls -- and boys as well
Saturday marks the 5th anniversary of the current Taliban rule in Aghanistan. They've had a devastating impact on girls' education. A lesser told story is their impact on the education of boys.
Developmental PsychologyAug 14, 2026
How old are you really? Study explains what makes 'epigenetic clocks' tick, debuts new prediction tools
What do "epigenetic clocks" actually measure? These lab tests have become popular tools for studying biological aging, or how the body's cellular function changes at a faster or slower rate than expected. However, the…
Mental HealthAug 14, 2026
Lawsuit Accuses Selena Gomez of Defrauding Investors in Mental Health Site
The actor, singer and beauty mogul founded Wondermind, a mental health platform, with her mother. Investors put in more than $1 ...
Mental HealthAug 14, 2026
AI is already reaching people in distress, but mental health safeguards lag behind
As AI use gains traction in mental health care, Deakin University researchers have raised the alarm that there are currently no agreed-upon frameworks in place to regulate or guide its application.