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Horrifying Research Finds What Happens to 12-Year-Olds Who Get Smart Phones
New research suggests a grim mental health consequence of giving smartphones to children before they hit their teen years.
Insomnia puts the brain at risk for stroke, hospitalisation
The review, led by researchers from Italy, Austria, Germany, and Switzerland, found that insomnia was also linked to depression and Alzheimer’s.
Children’s wellbeing affected by higher screen time, study finds
Read this exciting story from The Guardian September 29, 2026 issue. The effect of high screen time on children is as significant as parental behaviour and premature birth, if not greater, a vast global study has found.
Iowa family shares father's story to highlight mental health care challenges
Sean Robinson died by suicide on June 24, 2026. His family hopes his story highlights the challenges of seeking mental health crisis care in Iowa.
IISER-NIT patent advances oral cancer therapy
The research team, led by Prof Laxmidhar Rout of IISER, Berhampur and Prof Harekrushna Sahoo of NIT, Rourkela, developed the new compound, named S-27, with the aim of exploring its use in treating oral cancer.
Scientists found that coffee changes gut microbes linked to mood and brain function; both caffeinated and decaf coffee were associated with lower stress, depression and impulsivity in a new study
Scientists found that coffee changes gut microbes linked to mood and brain function; both caffeinated and decaf coffee were associated with lower stress, depression and impulsivity in a new study
IamPsychiatry Highlights ADHD Treatment Gap After Diagnosis as Patients Face Further Waits for Medication
UK private mental health clinic draws attention to the period between receiving an adult ADHD diagnosis and beginning medication treatment, as NHS England calls for improvements across ADHD assessment and care.
Survey by SC-appointed task force finds nine per cent students experienced suicidal thoughts
A survey conducted by the Supreme Court-appointed panel found that 15 percent of students felt overwhelmed recently. Nine percent reported experiencing suicidal thoughts, indicating urgent mental health concerns among students. Many students expressed feelings of being outsiders on campus, particularly among marginalized groups. The panel's recommendations aim to improve student support systems and mental health services across institutions.
Experimental mRNA therapy protects the liver after acetaminophen overdose
When a patient arrives at the hospital with an acetaminophen overdose, it's often a race against the clock. The only FDA-approved antidote for overdose-related liver injury, N‑acetylcysteine, must be administered within hours to be effective.
New sensory garden for students with autism opens at south Essex school
A new sensory garden designed to help students with autism regulate their emotions and wellbeing has officially opened at a school in Billericay
Kings’ Ben Simmons addresses critics, mental health; says he is in top form
Guard Ben Simmons (25), center, answers questions from press during Sacramento King’s media day at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026.
3 Physical Signs Of Burnout You Shouldn’t Ignore
Burnout shows up in the body months before the mind admits it. This article shows the physiology of burnout and how wearables can help with early detection
Childhood cancer survivors face severe mental health challenges as adults
Consultant and researcher Magnus Aasved Hjort believes that people who survive childhood cancer should receive far better support as adults.
Normal Haemoglobin But Still Tired? Nutritionist Explains Why Ferritin Matters
Sometimes, what feels like anxiety may not be only because of stress. Nutritionist Rashi Chowdhary says that low iron stores in the body can also be linked to
State legislators stand with Choate employees against cuts
ANNA — Southern Illinois legislators gathered with employees of Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center to once again call for the reversal of cuts to the state-run facility.
Therapy prompts adult retinas to repair themselves
A new study offers fresh hope that some forms of vision loss, once thought to be permanent, might one day be recoverable.
Niowave to expand Mid-Michigan operations, boosting cancer therapy production
Niowave will build a new facility in Clinton County, adding at least 73 jobs.
Physical Signs Of Burnout: 7 Warning Signs To Watch For - Forbes
Physical Signs Of Burnout: 7 Warning Signs To Watch For Forbes Am I just busy, or could it be burnout? echo live How to know if you are heading for a burnout? Clinical psychologist shares 4 signs and tips to deal with it hindustantimes.com Why You’re Not Overtrained (And What’s Actually Exhausting You) Yahoo Health The Physical Warning Signs Of Burnout, Before You Feel It Yahoo
Nonsurgical GentleCure® Treatment for Common Skin Cancer Hits 150,000th Patient Milestone
BURR RIDGE, Ill., Sept. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- SkinCure Oncology, the leader in providing a comprehensive cancer center model for the delivery of Image-Guided Superficial Radiation Therapy (Image-Guided SRT or IGSRT) for the treatment of nonmelanoma skin cancer (NMSC), presented as the...
CISCE to launch nationwide student mental health initiative: Over 16 lakh students to join classroom discussions
CISCE will launch a three-tier student mental health initiative, taking discussions from classrooms to 18 regional forums before a national conclave in Hyderabad.
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