Study: Social media fuels teen eating disorders

by Robyn Stubbs,Simon Fraser UniversityCredit: Karola G from PexelsA recent study found one in four teens in British Columbia reported disordered eating or significant anxiety about eating and body im

Updated on: March 08,2026

Study: Social media fuels teen eating disorders

by Robyn Stubbs,Simon Fraser UniversityCredit: Karola G from PexelsA recent study found one in four teens in British Columbia reported disordered eating or significant anxiety about eating and body im

Updated on:March 08,2026

People's facial mimicry predicts their choices, study finds

byIngrid Fadelli, Medical XpressWhen study participants unconsciously mimicked positive facial expressions, for instance smiling more during one movie synopsis, they were significantly more likely to

Updated on: February 22,2026

People's facial mimicry predicts their choices, study finds

byIngrid Fadelli, Medical XpressWhen study participants unconsciously mimicked positive facial expressions, for instance smiling more during one movie synopsis, they were significantly more likely to

Updated on:February 22,2026

Researchers develop new tool to study autism risk factors

by Clara Turnage,University of MississippiGraphical abstract. Credit:Neurotoxicology and Teratology(2025). DOI: 10.1016/j.ntt.2025.107548University of Mississippi researchers have developed a new tool

Updated on: January 05,2026

Researchers develop new tool to study autism risk factors

by Clara Turnage,University of MississippiGraphical abstract. Credit:Neurotoxicology and Teratology(2025). DOI: 10.1016/j.ntt.2025.107548University of Mississippi researchers have developed a new tool

Updated on:January 05,2026

How a gourmet's palate becomes refined: Taste training mechanisms

byTohoku UniversityProcedure of sweet taste recall training. Credit: Uijin ParkWhy are gourmets seemingly able to detect subtle nuances in taste that others miss? Researchers at Tohoku University have

Updated on: February 11,2026

How a gourmet's palate becomes refined: Taste training mechanisms

byTohoku UniversityProcedure of sweet taste recall training. Credit: Uijin ParkWhy are gourmets seemingly able to detect subtle nuances in taste that others miss? Researchers at Tohoku University have

Updated on:February 11,2026

Will medicinal cannabis help my mental health? Here are the evidence and the risks

by Suzanne Nielsen, Myfanwy Graham,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAnxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) areamong the most commonmental health conditions for

Updated on: April 22,2026

Will medicinal cannabis help my mental health? Here are the evidence and the risks

by Suzanne Nielsen, Myfanwy Graham,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAnxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) areamong the most commonmental health conditions for

Updated on:April 22,2026

Personality traits are powerful predictors of risk of death

byUniversity of LimerickCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA study from the University of Limerick analyzing almost six million person-years of data has revealed that personality traits are linked to l

Updated on: February 23,2026

Personality traits are powerful predictors of risk of death

byUniversity of LimerickCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA study from the University of Limerick analyzing almost six million person-years of data has revealed that personality traits are linked to l

Updated on:February 23,2026

More siblings may ease midlife grief after a mother's death, study suggests

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainHaving more brothers and sisters may make it easier to cope with the death of a parent in midlife, particularly when it's the mother who

Updated on: June 11,2026

More siblings may ease midlife grief after a mother's death, study suggests

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainHaving more brothers and sisters may make it easier to cope with the death of a parent in midlife, particularly when it's the mother who

Updated on:June 11,2026

Adapted swim lessons can improve water safety skills for autistic children

byFlorida International UniversityMilaya (left) participates in an adapted swim lesson with Tana Carson (right), FIU assistant professor of occupational therapy and researcher, as part of a water safe

Updated on: April 12,2026

Adapted swim lessons can improve water safety skills for autistic children

byFlorida International UniversityMilaya (left) participates in an adapted swim lesson with Tana Carson (right), FIU assistant professor of occupational therapy and researcher, as part of a water safe

Updated on:April 12,2026

How open-water swimming can transform midlife well-being: New research

by James Beale,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAcross the UK, a quiet shift in midlife exercise is underway. A decade ago, the cultural image of midlife fitness was the Lycra-clad cyc

Updated on: February 14,2026

How open-water swimming can transform midlife well-being: New research

by James Beale,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAcross the UK, a quiet shift in midlife exercise is underway. A decade ago, the cultural image of midlife fitness was the Lycra-clad cyc

Updated on:February 14,2026

Positive parenting can protect adolescents against self-harm, study shows

by Jeonbuk National UniversityNegative parenting styles can increase risk of self-harm behavior in adolescents, while positive parenting styles can protect against it. The findings can help guide prac

Updated on: February 25,2026

Positive parenting can protect adolescents against self-harm, study shows

by Jeonbuk National UniversityNegative parenting styles can increase risk of self-harm behavior in adolescents, while positive parenting styles can protect against it. The findings can help guide prac

Updated on:February 25,2026

Study finds M-CHAT autism screening misses 38% of high-risk toddlers

byKarolinska InstitutetM-CHAT does not catch all children with autism in the neonatal high-risk group, shows a study from Karolinska InstitutetpublishedinJAMA Network Open. The researchers see a need

Updated on: April 18,2026

Study finds M-CHAT autism screening misses 38% of high-risk toddlers

byKarolinska InstitutetM-CHAT does not catch all children with autism in the neonatal high-risk group, shows a study from Karolinska InstitutetpublishedinJAMA Network Open. The researchers see a need

Updated on:April 18,2026

Not just boys: The overlooked story of ADHD in women and girls

by Emma A. Climie, Brandy Callahan,The ConversationWhen people think about attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), they often picture a hyperactive young boy running around a classroom, not t

Updated on: April 11,2026

Not just boys: The overlooked story of ADHD in women and girls

by Emma A. Climie, Brandy Callahan,The ConversationWhen people think about attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), they often picture a hyperactive young boy running around a classroom, not t

Updated on:April 11,2026