Couples and Psychiatric Disorders: A Surprising Global Connection
A global study reveals couples are more likely to share psychiatric disorders such as depression, anxiety, and schizophrenia. Researchers call this spousal correlation.
Black, Hispanic, and Asian Adults Face Earlier Heart Failure Hospitalization
New research shows Black, Hispanic, and Asian adults in the U.S. experience first heart failure hospitalizations years earlier than white adults.
Promoting Sexual Justice on World Sexual Health Day
World Sexual Health Day 2025 on September 4 highlights Sexual Justice—empowering rights, inclusion, autonomy, and access to sexual health.
Majority Support Age Limits for Social Media as Youth Mental Health Concerns Rise Globally
Global survey shows 71% believe children under 14 should avoid social media, with mental health emerging as the top youth challenge.
Gut Microbes May Shape the Brain Before Birth, New Study Finds
New research suggests gut microbes influence brain development before birth, shaping stress and social behavior through prenatal neural changes.
The Truth About the Cortisol Cocktail: Social Media Trend or Health Risk?
The viral cortisol cocktail claims to reduce stress hormones, but science shows it does not lower cortisol and may pose health risks.
Heat Waves and Biological Aging: The Surprising Link Revealed in Recent Study
A major study reveals heat waves can speed up biological aging, raising serious health risks as climate change intensifies globally.
Animal Protein Linked to Neutral or Slightly Protective Effects on Cancer Mortality
New study finds animal protein does not increase mortality risk and may slightly lower cancer-related deaths, supporting a balanced diet.
China Performs World’s First Pig Lung Transplant in Human, Marking Breakthrough in Xenotransplantation
Chinese researchers transplant a genetically modified pig lung into a brain-dead patient. The lung functioned for nine days, marking a major xenotransplantation milestone.
Face and Hands Reveal How Hot or Cold You Really Feel, Study Finds
New research shows that skin temperature on the face and hands reliably predicts thermal comfort, offering smarter wearables and energy-efficient indoor climate control.