Fragile X Syndrome Latest Facts: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
What is Fragile X Syndrome? Fragile X syndrome is a genetic disorder characterized by a moderate degree of intellectual disability. It is caused by a mutation in a gene …
Mental Health
AI Can Now Translate Thoughts Into Words, Making Brain-to-Text Communication a Reality
Key Takeaways: A UCSF-developed AI system now decodes brain activity into text with 97% accuracy, offering hope for patients who’ve lost speech. The technology, tested in epilepsy patients, uses …
Why Having More May Never Feel Like Enough: Materialism, Greed, and Well-Being
Key Takeaways Having more money and feeling that you have enough are not the same thing. Psychological research on materialism examines people’s values and priorities, not simply their income …
How Chronic Procrastination Is Associated With Mental and Physical Health, According to a Major Study
Editor’s Note (September 2026): This article reports on research originally published in 2025. It has been reviewed for medical accuracy, clarity, and formatting. Language suggesting that procrastination directly causes …
Vicarious Trauma in Healthcare Providers: Symptoms, Risk Factors, and Ways to Get Help
Editor’s Note (September 2026): This article was originally published in 2023 and reflects the research available at that time. It has been reviewed for medical accuracy, clarity, and formatting. …
Can You Share Depression Through Saliva? New Study Explores Mood and Oral Bacteria in Couples
Key Takeaways Oral bacteria may transfer between romantic partners and mirror changes in stress and mood. Healthy spouses of depressed-insomniac partners developed similar oral microbiota and showed increased depression, …
Brain Stimulation Helped Socially Anxious People Override Emotional Responses, but Treatment Benefits Remain Unproven
Researchers have found that carefully synchronized electrical stimulation of two brain regions can improve aspects of emotional action control in people with high levels of social anxiety. The 2026 …
“Mercy Sex” in Women With HSDD: What Researchers Found, What They Assumed, and What Remains Unknown
Women diagnosed with hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD) may continue to have sexually satisfying experiences despite experiencing persistently low sexual desire. A 2026 review of clinical-trial data found that …
AI-Assisted Writing Suppresses Brain Connectivity, Memory, and Agency—Could This Influence Cognitive Development Across Generations?
Key Takeaways: Using AI too early in writing weakens brain engagement. Overreliance on tools like ChatGPT erodes memory and authorship. Starting without AI preserves cognitive effort and originality. Long-term …
The Hidden Psychological Cost of Tooth Loss in Older Adults
Key Takeaways Tooth loss in older adults can affect self-esteem, identity, social participation, and overall quality of life. Difficulties with chewing, speaking, or wearing dentures may cause embarrassment and …