Empty stomach, vivid cravings: Hunger boosts imagined smell and flavor of food

byUniversity of OtagoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPeople are often told not to go to the supermarket on an empty stomach. Findings from a new University of Otago—Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka study potenti

Updated on: August 13,2026

Empty stomach, vivid cravings: Hunger boosts imagined smell and flavor of food

byUniversity of OtagoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPeople are often told not to go to the supermarket on an empty stomach. Findings from a new University of Otago—Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka study potenti

Updated on:August 13,2026

Psilocybin linked to reduction in depression

byLancetCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA study of 19 patients with treatment-resistant depression treated with psilocybin in Switzerland found psilocybin was associated with a significant reduction

Updated on: August 14,2026

Psilocybin linked to reduction in depression

byLancetCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA study of 19 patients with treatment-resistant depression treated with psilocybin in Switzerland found psilocybin was associated with a significant reduction

Updated on:August 14,2026

Robotic plushie could significantly ease depression in LGBTQ+ teens

by Charlotte Wall,University of NottinghamCredit: University of NottinghamAn interactive robotic plushie called "Purrble" could improve depressive symptoms in LGBTQ+ teens. The research,publ

Updated on: August 02,2026

Robotic plushie could significantly ease depression in LGBTQ+ teens

by Charlotte Wall,University of NottinghamCredit: University of NottinghamAn interactive robotic plushie called "Purrble" could improve depressive symptoms in LGBTQ+ teens. The research,publ

Updated on:August 02,2026

Guilt induction and love withdrawal more likely to trigger depressive symptoms in adolescents

byLingnan UniversityBased on the survey results, the research team divided parenting styles into four distinct categories: "Supportive Profile," "Moderate Mixed Parenting Profile,"

Updated on: August 14,2026

Guilt induction and love withdrawal more likely to trigger depressive symptoms in adolescents

byLingnan UniversityBased on the survey results, the research team divided parenting styles into four distinct categories: "Supportive Profile," "Moderate Mixed Parenting Profile,"

Updated on:August 14,2026

1 in 5 teens turn to AI chatbots for mental health advice, but a majority of them keep it secret

bySanjukta Mondal, Medical XpressCredit: Image generated by the editorial team using AI for illustrative purposes.The mental health crisis among young people is on the rise. Unfortunately, limited acc

Updated on: August 06,2026

1 in 5 teens turn to AI chatbots for mental health advice, but a majority of them keep it secret

bySanjukta Mondal, Medical XpressCredit: Image generated by the editorial team using AI for illustrative purposes.The mental health crisis among young people is on the rise. Unfortunately, limited acc

Updated on:August 06,2026

Mathematical modeling tackles the human psychedelic experience

by Trace Research InstituteCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPsychedelic drug experiences are among the most fascinating but mysterious journeys of the human mind. Long the domain of indigenous shaman

Updated on: July 28,2026

Mathematical modeling tackles the human psychedelic experience

by Trace Research InstituteCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPsychedelic drug experiences are among the most fascinating but mysterious journeys of the human mind. Long the domain of indigenous shaman

Updated on:July 28,2026

Patients find help with therapy donkeys at psychiatric hospital near Paris

by Sylvie CorbetA patient with mental health conditions cleans a donkey's eyes during the animal therapy session at a psychiatric hospital in Neuilly-sur-Marne, in the eastern suburbs of Paris, Fr

Updated on: July 24,2026

Patients find help with therapy donkeys at psychiatric hospital near Paris

by Sylvie CorbetA patient with mental health conditions cleans a donkey's eyes during the animal therapy session at a psychiatric hospital in Neuilly-sur-Marne, in the eastern suburbs of Paris, Fr

Updated on:July 24,2026

We do not have a decider in our brain: Cognitive neuroscientist challenges theories of decision-making

by Liz Rosdeitcher,Indiana UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThere is a disconnect between what we think happens when we make a decision and what actually happens in the brain during that pr

Updated on: July 27,2026

We do not have a decider in our brain: Cognitive neuroscientist challenges theories of decision-making

by Liz Rosdeitcher,Indiana UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThere is a disconnect between what we think happens when we make a decision and what actually happens in the brain during that pr

Updated on:July 27,2026

ACT-based program helps parents of children with disabilities handle stress, randomized trial shows

by Una Prosell,Karolinska InstitutetNavigator ACT treatment: parenting-focused psychological flexibility processes. Note: Modified from ACT hexaflex and parent–child hexaflex. Credit: From Hayes et&nb

Updated on: July 17,2026

ACT-based program helps parents of children with disabilities handle stress, randomized trial shows

by Una Prosell,Karolinska InstitutetNavigator ACT treatment: parenting-focused psychological flexibility processes. Note: Modified from ACT hexaflex and parent–child hexaflex. Credit: From Hayes et&nb

Updated on:July 17,2026

We've been testing therapy like it's a pill—and some patients are paying the price

by Sahanika Ratnayake,The ConversationCredit: RDNE Stock project from PexelsIf you've had therapy, particularly if you got it through a public health care system like the NHS in the UK or Medicare

Updated on: July 26,2026

We've been testing therapy like it's a pill—and some patients are paying the price

by Sahanika Ratnayake,The ConversationCredit: RDNE Stock project from PexelsIf you've had therapy, particularly if you got it through a public health care system like the NHS in the UK or Medicare

Updated on:July 26,2026

Chest vibration during mindfulness improves body awareness and brain connections in trauma survivors

by Jennifer Johnson McEwen,Emory UniversityCredit: Patrick HeagneyA new study from the Emory University School of Medicine shows gentle vibrations placed on the chest during mindfulness meditation may

Updated on: August 06,2026

Chest vibration during mindfulness improves body awareness and brain connections in trauma survivors

by Jennifer Johnson McEwen,Emory UniversityCredit: Patrick HeagneyA new study from the Emory University School of Medicine shows gentle vibrations placed on the chest during mindfulness meditation may

Updated on:August 06,2026

Dopamine menus: Can small pleasures help us get unstuck?

by Rebecca Ellis,The ConversationBall-and-stick model of the dopamine molecule, a neurotransmitter that affects the brain's reward and pleasure centers. Credit: Jynto/WikipediaYou sit down to star

Updated on: July 18,2026

Dopamine menus: Can small pleasures help us get unstuck?

by Rebecca Ellis,The ConversationBall-and-stick model of the dopamine molecule, a neurotransmitter that affects the brain's reward and pleasure centers. Credit: Jynto/WikipediaYou sit down to star

Updated on:July 18,2026