When Hearing Voices Functions as a Coping Mechanism

Summary: Researchers launched a pioneering set of clinical resources, including a practical guide and a short documentary film. The project proves that hearing voices can often function as an adaptive,…

Astrocyte Subtype Shifts Destabilize Emotional Brain Networks

Summary: Researchers compiled emerging evidence to prove that astrocytes, traditionally dismissed as passive, structural “glue” cells, are active directors of neural circuitry and emotional processing. The investigators mapped the cellular…

Earthquakes in Venezuela expose a severely under-resourced and unprepared healthcare system

Twin earthquakes struck Venezuela on June 24, 2026, causing major damage in Caracas and a nearby coastal city, La Guaira. At the time of publication, 3,685 people have been declared…

Archaeologists return to unravel the mystery of Göring’s House in Wolf’s Lair area

Archaeological research has begun at Hermann Göring’s house in the Wolf’s Lair area. This is the site where six skeletons, including those of children, were discovered two years ago. The…

From maternal health to influenza rates, gaps in CDC’s public health data are creating dangerous blind spots for disease tracking and prevention

Public health relies on data – whether it is tracking the effectiveness of a given year’s flu vaccine, monitoring blood lead levels around the country or estimating the prevalence of…

Ivermectin isn’t a cancer miracle drug, but influencers claim otherwise – here’s how to avoid sprinting past scientific evidence

Though researchers have been studying the animal deworming drug ivermectin for decades, there is no evidence that it’s a safe or effective way to treat cancer in people. However, a…

3,800-year-old ritual offerings discovered at Peñico

Archaeologists in Peru have uncovered a remarkable 3,800-year-old ritual offering at the ancient city of Peñico, shedding new light on the enduring legacy of the Caral civilisation after the decline…

Childhood Trauma Negatively Impacts Adult Relationships

Summary: Researchers analyzed data from more than 200 adult couples. They discovered that childhood trauma creates a subtle, daily “wear and tear” that severely damages an adult’s capacity to maintain…

Preconception Maternal Trauma Doubles Schizophrenia Risk

Summary: A new study demonstrated that women who endured Nazi persecution as young girls passed a significantly elevated risk of psychiatric illness to their children born decades after World War…

Nearly 20% of new moms have anxiety or depression, but a promising psychedelic treatment is on the horizon

About 1 in 5 women will experience depression and anxiety during pregnancy or in the year after giving birth. If untreated, a mother who has these conditions has a higher…