A new review paper suggests that scrambler therapy, a noninvasive pain treatment, can yield significant relief for approximately 80–90% of patients with chronic pain.
AI Jesus? Experts Question Wisdom of Godbots
Researchers raise concerns about giving moral authority to artificial intelligence, specifically “godbots.”
Researchers raise concerns about giving moral authority to artificial intelligence, specifically “godbots.”
Will Boozy ‘Dunkin’ Spiked’ Nudge Teens to Start Drinking?
Dunkin’ Spiked, a new line of alcoholic iced coffees and teas from the coffee and donut chain Dunkin’, might give youth “too easy an entry point” into alcohol, warns substance use prevention researcher David Jernigan.
Dunkin’ Spiked, a new line of alcoholic iced coffees and teas from the coffee and donut chain Dunkin’, might give youth “too easy an entry point” into alcohol, warns substance use prevention researcher David Jernigan.
Lots of Sitting May Boost Older Adults’ Dementia Risk
Adults age 60 and older who spend more time engaging in sedentary behaviors, such as sitting while watching TV or driving, may be at increased risk for developing dementia, according to a new study.
Adults age 60 and older who spend more time engaging in sedentary behaviors, such as sitting while watching TV or driving, may be at increased risk for developing dementia, according to a new study.
Parents and Coaches Believe Girls Aren’t as Good at Chess
Parents and coaches of youth chess players peg the highest potential rating of girl players to be lower than that of boy players, researchers report.
Parents and coaches of youth chess players peg the highest potential rating of girl players to be lower than that of boy players, researchers report.
Majority of Firearm Owners With Teens Store Guns Unsafely
More than a third of US households with teens own firearms and more than two-thirds of these owners store at least one gun unlocked and/or loaded, according to a new study.
More than a third of US households with teens own firearms and more than two-thirds of these owners store at least one gun unlocked and/or loaded, according to a new study.
Survey: Pandemic Gun Buyers Have More Self-Harm Risk, Extreme Beliefs
People who bought firearms during the height of the pandemic have much higher rates of recent suicidal thoughts, self-harm behaviors, and intimate partner violence, a new study suggests, compared with other firearm owners and people who do not own firearms.
People who bought firearms during the height of the pandemic have much higher rates of recent suicidal thoughts, self-harm behaviors, and intimate partner violence, a new study suggests, compared with other firearm owners and people who do not own firearms.
Representation of Women Physicians Is Lacking in U.S. Movies
US movies perpetuate gender stereotypes in the medical field, a new study finds.
US movies perpetuate gender stereotypes in the medical field, a new study finds.
Has Screening Upped Reports of Suicidal Children?
Reports of increasing suicidal behaviors in children in the decade before the COVID-19 pandemic may be due to changes in screening and reporting by health professionals, a study in one state suggests.
Reports of increasing suicidal behaviors in children in the decade before the COVID-19 pandemic may be due to changes in screening and reporting by health professionals, a study in one state suggests.
Antidepressants May Reduce Negative Memories
Antidepressants may reduce negative memories in individuals with depression while improving overall memory function, research indicates.
Antidepressants may reduce negative memories in individuals with depression while improving overall memory function, research indicates.
Bullying and Confidence Have Complex Ties for Kids With Disabilities
The experience of being bullied and its link to social confidence among young people with disabilities is complicated, and efforts to curb bullying shouldn’t be one-size-fits-all, according to a recent study.
The experience of being bullied and its link to social confidence among young people with disabilities is complicated, and efforts to curb bullying shouldn’t be one-size-fits-all, according to a recent study.
Book Counters Myth About Mass Shootings
A new book debunks the common myth that most perpetrators of violent crime are mentally ill.
A new book debunks the common myth that most perpetrators of violent crime are mentally ill.
LGBTQ+ Job Seekers Want Action, Not Symbols
LGBTQ+ job seekers are looking for signs of authentic support from companies and organizations, a study finds.
LGBTQ+ job seekers are looking for signs of authentic support from companies and organizations, a study finds.
Why Wounds Don’t Heal as Well for People With Diabetes
When tiny particles called exosomes are defective in people with diabetes, they can drive inflammation and impair healing of wounds, according to a new study.
When tiny particles called exosomes are defective in people with diabetes, they can drive inflammation and impair healing of wounds, according to a new study.
College Athletes Face High Rates of Mental Health Stigma
A new study highlights athletes’ mental health literacy and ways to reduce stigmas around mental health diagnoses on college campuses.
A new study highlights athletes’ mental health literacy and ways to reduce stigmas around mental health diagnoses on college campuses.
Love Songs From Other Cultures Are Tough to Recognize
People from cultures around the world can recognize some song themes—but not love songs.
People from cultures around the world can recognize some song themes—but not love songs.