Raising legal drinking age improves academic performance and mental health

by Nathalie Huber,University of ZurichAlcohol consumption in past year (%), 15–19 years old, 2016. Credit:Journal of Health Economics(2025). DOI: 10.1016/j.jhealeco.2025.103078A study by the Universit

Updated on: February 26,2026

Raising legal drinking age improves academic performance and mental health

by Nathalie Huber,University of ZurichAlcohol consumption in past year (%), 15–19 years old, 2016. Credit:Journal of Health Economics(2025). DOI: 10.1016/j.jhealeco.2025.103078A study by the Universit

Updated on:February 26,2026

Digital tools can improve dementia care—for people with dementia aging in place and their caregivers

by Taylor Thomas,George Mason UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainDigital technology is ever-present in how we operate in daily life, particularly to connect with others. While touted as a sui

Updated on: January 29,2026

Digital tools can improve dementia care—for people with dementia aging in place and their caregivers

by Taylor Thomas,George Mason UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainDigital technology is ever-present in how we operate in daily life, particularly to connect with others. While touted as a sui

Updated on:January 29,2026

Gen Zers are more likely to recognize the faces of their own age group than Boomers

by Amani Gardner,University of ExeterCredit: University of ExeterGenZ's are better at recognizing people within their own age group than those outside it, according to new research.Researchers fro

Updated on: February 08,2026

Gen Zers are more likely to recognize the faces of their own age group than Boomers

by Amani Gardner,University of ExeterCredit: University of ExeterGenZ's are better at recognizing people within their own age group than those outside it, according to new research.Researchers fro

Updated on:February 08,2026

Social exclusion contributes to higher mortality in people with schizophrenia and bipolar disorders, study finds

byKing's College LondonCredit: cottonbro studio from PexelsNew research from the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience, supported by the Population Mental Health Consortium and ES

Updated on: March 03,2026

Social exclusion contributes to higher mortality in people with schizophrenia and bipolar disorders, study finds

byKing's College LondonCredit: cottonbro studio from PexelsNew research from the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience, supported by the Population Mental Health Consortium and ES

Updated on:March 03,2026

Disappointment alters brain chemistry and behavior, mouse study shows

byOkinawa Institute of Science and TechnologyCredit: Andrea Piacquadio from PexelsFrom work meetings to first dates, it's essential to adjust our behavior for success. In certain situations, it ca

Updated on: February 02,2026

Disappointment alters brain chemistry and behavior, mouse study shows

byOkinawa Institute of Science and TechnologyCredit: Andrea Piacquadio from PexelsFrom work meetings to first dates, it's essential to adjust our behavior for success. In certain situations, it ca

Updated on:February 02,2026

Review illuminates tau protein's dual nature in brain health, disease and emerging psychiatric connections

by Genomic PressA mechanistic summary of anti-tau therapeutic strategies. Reduction of tau expression. The use of antisense oligonucleotides (ASOs) and small molecules can reduce tau production. Credi

Updated on: February 27,2026

Review illuminates tau protein's dual nature in brain health, disease and emerging psychiatric connections

by Genomic PressA mechanistic summary of anti-tau therapeutic strategies. Reduction of tau expression. The use of antisense oligonucleotides (ASOs) and small molecules can reduce tau production. Credi

Updated on:February 27,2026

AI-assisted device may improve autism care access

byUniversity of MissouriCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAccess to autism evaluations through specialty health care is notorious for long wait times across the United States. In Missouri, many famili

Updated on: January 03,2026

AI-assisted device may improve autism care access

byUniversity of MissouriCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAccess to autism evaluations through specialty health care is notorious for long wait times across the United States. In Missouri, many famili

Updated on:January 03,2026

Bright, flickering and flashing lights really can be bad for you—how to have a visually comfortable Christmas

by Catherine Manning, Arnold J Wilkins,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIt is the time of year when decorations appear everywhere and everyone has a preferred style, from bright flash

Updated on: January 24,2026

Bright, flickering and flashing lights really can be bad for you—how to have a visually comfortable Christmas

by Catherine Manning, Arnold J Wilkins,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIt is the time of year when decorations appear everywhere and everyone has a preferred style, from bright flash

Updated on:January 24,2026

Holding back: Team reveals mechanisms behind difficulty in suppressing laughter

byUniversity of GöttingenTest subject in the experiment: Electrodes on the skin measure the activity of the facial muscles. The colorful picture puzzle is intended to distract from the joke. Immediate

Updated on: February 09,2026

Holding back: Team reveals mechanisms behind difficulty in suppressing laughter

byUniversity of GöttingenTest subject in the experiment: Electrodes on the skin measure the activity of the facial muscles. The colorful picture puzzle is intended to distract from the joke. Immediate

Updated on:February 09,2026

Mitochondria may be missing link between mental health and brain function

byAssociation for Psychological ScienceActivation of neuroendocrine mediators by psychosocial stressors. Psychosocial stressors activate pathways that release stress mediators (norepinephrine, epineph

Updated on: February 15,2026

Mitochondria may be missing link between mental health and brain function

byAssociation for Psychological ScienceActivation of neuroendocrine mediators by psychosocial stressors. Psychosocial stressors activate pathways that release stress mediators (norepinephrine, epineph

Updated on:February 15,2026

Meningococcal disease leaves long-term impact on adolescent survivors, research reveals

Updated on: October 25,2025

Meningococcal disease leaves long-term impact on adolescent survivors, research reveals

Updated on:October 25,2025

Familial patterns in criminal conviction risk observed among individuals with ADHD

byElsevierCredit: Kindel Media from PexelsA largescale, comprehensive study has found that individuals with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are at increased risk of being convicted of

Updated on: February 06,2026

Familial patterns in criminal conviction risk observed among individuals with ADHD

byElsevierCredit: Kindel Media from PexelsA largescale, comprehensive study has found that individuals with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are at increased risk of being convicted of

Updated on:February 06,2026