What comes to mind when you think about preventing teen suicide? Crisis hotlines, maybe. Emergency interventions. Those matter – but prevention often starts earlier, in everyday relationships at home, school…
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Ancient turtle figurines reveal possible ritual site in Türkiye
Archaeologists excavating a cave in northwestern Türkiye have discovered around 25 limestone turtle figurines dating back as far as 14,500 BC, providing rare evidence of ritual practices among prehistoric communities…
New therapies help people with schizophrenia – but access is woefully inadequate
It’s common to hear casual descriptions of “schizophrenic” behavior, describing a person oscillating between two extremes. “I really want that luxurious Italian cashmere sweater,” followed by “What am I saying?…
Roman villa unearthed after farmer finds mosaic in Türkiye
A farmer planting saplings in eastern Türkiye has inadvertently led archaeologists to a sprawling Roman-era villa complex containing an enormous mosaic, a bathhouse, a church, a grain store and a…
The CDC has a new director – now comes the hard part
The new director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Erica Schwartz, confirmed by the U.S. Senate on Aug. 5, 2026, is only the second CDC director to face…
Traumatic memories are often fragmented – a psychologist explains how and why that happens
When survivors of trauma recount their experiences, they are often questioned because of how they relay their stories. They may have problems remembering what happened, or their memories may be…
Severe flooding raises deadly overdose risk in rural Appalachia, study finds – and the harm lasts for years
When she went to sleep on July 27, 2022, McKayla wasn’t worried about the storm that was raging outside her trailer in southeastern Kentucky. Intense storms came frequently in summer.…
What happens when your hospital is also your insurance company? We’re starting to see the effects
Historically, hospitals have provided care for people, while separate insurers have paid for that care. During the past two decades, however, this arrangement has changed. Today, nearly 1 in 3…
Many youth athletes quietly struggle with eating disorders – Colorado mandates new training that could turn things around
Colorado requires middle, junior high and high school coaches in public and private schools to attend training on mental health. Currently, training is required to cover concerns specific to young…
Florida lost 450,000 ACA enrollees in 2026 as premiums rose an average of 37% nationally, new data shows
At 40%, Florida has the smallest proportion of its workforce receiving health insurance through their employer in the nation. The state also has one of the highest rates of individuals…
