Overreactions to ordinary sensory stimuli—a scratchy shirt tag, a roaring vacuum cleaner, an unfamiliar smell—are commonly associated with autism. But in fact, an estimated 15% to 20% of children experience such reactions, ...
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Integrating Māori and Pacific attitudes toward mental illness into health campaigns may result in a less judgmental Aotearoa New Zealand, a University of Otago–Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka-led study has found.
Aug 13, 2026
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The first night in a new place is always the same for Robinson Leoni: He takes longer to fall asleep, wakes up more often during the night and gets less sleep overall.
Aug 11, 2026
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Researchers have shown that measurements taken from a person's fingertip could help identify physical patterns associated with stress, anxiety and depression. The international study, involving experts from Aston University, ...
Aug 6, 2026
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A new UC Davis Health study published in Psychological Medicine suggests that when it comes to helping adolescents succeed in school and maintain healthy friendships, sleep may matter more than screen time, exercise or diet. ...
Aug 4, 2026
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A new study led by Swansea University has laid bare the devastating impact that soaring infant formula prices are having on the health, finances and mental well-being of UK parents and their children.
Aug 4, 2026
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Digital technologies have profoundly transformed how adolescents acquire information and interact with each other outside school. Numerous preteens and teenagers worldwide access social media platforms daily to read posts, ...
The use of dating apps and pornography websites has grown rapidly in recent years, supporting what may develop into a form of addiction—while potentially undermining traditional beliefs in romance and 'true' love. To delve ...
Aug 3, 2026
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Yoga is best known for improving flexibility, building strength and reducing stress. Research suggests it may also help ease symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), a common digestive disorder that affects millions of ...
Jul 30, 2026
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Los Angeles County residents living in evacuation warning or order zones during the 2025 wildfires experienced heightened levels of anxiety and depression almost a year later, according to new USC research. The effects were ...
Jul 29, 2026
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