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Mediterranean-style diet during pregnancy lowers risk of infant colic and eczema

Infants born to mothers who ate a healthy, Mediterranean-style diet during pregnancy were at lower risk for colic and eczema, according to a new study by researchers at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Boston Children's Hospital, and Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute.

12 Oct 2026

Trusted support improves mental health in LGBQ+ teens

Gay or bisexual teens who have someone to turn to with a serious problem have significantly better mental health outcomes than those who don't, according to a new study from Tulane University researchers.

12 Oct 2026

Three-dimensional genome structure shapes complex traits in cephalopods

Octopuses, squid and cuttlefish, collectively known as coleoid cephalopods, have evolved exceptionally large and elaborately structured nervous systems capable of complex behaviours such as problem-solving and rapid camouflage.

12 Oct 2026

Study maps psychological networks linked to suicidal ideation

Suicidal ideation can involve interconnected psychological processes. Researchers from Pusan National University examined 2,018 adults across Italy, Korea, the UK, and the US to map psychosocial networks related to suicidal ideation.

12 Oct 2026

Study reveals continued care delays among patients with young-onset breast cancer

In an analysis of data on adolescents and young adults with breast cancer, lower income and younger age were linked with delays in care.

12 Oct 2026

Brief AI assistance may impair independent problem-solving and persistence

Brian Christian has spent 20 years thinking about how artificial intelligence will change our minds and our world.

9 Oct 2026

Relationship stability may explain attachment differences between gay and heterosexual men

Feeling secure in a relationship is not only about how people connect with their partners today. It may also depend on how confident they are that the relationship will continue into the future.

9 Oct 2026

New project aims to test a protein-based therapy for Fragile X syndrome

A new research project at the University of California, Riverside, has received funding to investigate whether a novel protein-based therapy can correct abnormal brain activity associated with Fragile X syndrome.

9 Oct 2026

Researchers develop trauma-informed AI model to support online student persistence

University of Phoenix researchers have published a new peer-reviewed study examining how stress, self-regulation, resilience, belonging, psychological safety and generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) interact in the experiences of non-traditional online students.

9 Oct 2026

Global cardiac rehabilitation access stagnates despite rising cardiovascular disease

Despite rising incidents of cardiovascular disease (CVD), along with evidence that cardiac rehabilitation programs improve outcomes for those living with CVD, availability of these programs has not increased worldwide in the past decade, according to a new study by York University researchers.

9 Oct 2026

New project aims to predict early protein dysfunction in neurodegenerative diseases

Neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, ALS and Huntington's are associated with proteins that can change shape, stick together and eventually damage cells.

9 Oct 2026

Cyberbullying acts as an extension of in-person school violence

A new study of 4,200 adolescents revealed that cyberbullying rarely occurs in isolation; it almost always functions as an extension of physical and verbal aggression already present in the school environment.

9 Oct 2026

Maternal cleaning habits during pregnancy reduce child developmental concerns

House dust can contain chemical and biological components, including phthalates, flame retardants, allergens, endotoxins, and microorganisms.

9 Oct 2026

U.S. hospital closures outpace openings in rural and urban communities

More hospitals across the U.S. are closing than opening, and urban hospitals are closing at the same rate as rural ones, according to a new study led by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.

8 Oct 2026

Brief safety reminders help reduce harmful clinical AI decisions

As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes increasingly capable of assisting with health care tasks, a new study by researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai has found that adding a brief safety reminder reduced potentially harmful choices by AI models in clinical scenarios.

8 Oct 2026

Hyponatremia risk varies among individual second-generation antipsychotic drugs

Antipsychotics are used to treat schizophrenia, along with bipolar disorder and major depressive disorder. However, these medications can be associated with hyponatremia, a serious reduction in blood sodium levels.

8 Oct 2026

Study highlights need for smarter, locally tailored trauma-care systems

A study of almost 9,000 injury patients across Africa and South Asia has found that nearly half were dead or disabled after three months - highlighting the need for smarter, locally tailored trauma-care systems.

8 Oct 2026

High expression of CTDNEP1 gene linked to poorer kidney cancer survival

Renal cell carcinoma (RCC) is the most common form of kidney cancer, accounting for about 90% of kidney cancers.

7 Oct 2026

Structured support may slow weight regain after stopping GLP-1 drugs

Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists are effective treatments for obesity, but discontinuation is common due to cost, insurance coverage limitations, side effects, patient preference, and other factors-commonly leading to rapid weight regain.

7 Oct 2026

Study reveals link between mtDNA copy number and cancer severity

Mitochondria are small organelles within cells that play a central role in vital cellular processes, especially energy production.

7 Oct 2026

Students News and Research

Mediterranean-style diet during pregnancy lowers risk of infant colic and eczema

Trusted support improves mental health in LGBQ+ teens

Three-dimensional genome structure shapes complex traits in cephalopods

Study maps psychological networks linked to suicidal ideation

Study reveals continued care delays among patients with young-onset breast cancer

Brief AI assistance may impair independent problem-solving and persistence

Relationship stability may explain attachment differences between gay and heterosexual men

New project aims to test a protein-based therapy for Fragile X syndrome

Researchers develop trauma-informed AI model to support online student persistence

Global cardiac rehabilitation access stagnates despite rising cardiovascular disease

New project aims to predict early protein dysfunction in neurodegenerative diseases

Cyberbullying acts as an extension of in-person school violence

Maternal cleaning habits during pregnancy reduce child developmental concerns

U.S. hospital closures outpace openings in rural and urban communities

Brief safety reminders help reduce harmful clinical AI decisions

Hyponatremia risk varies among individual second-generation antipsychotic drugs

Study highlights need for smarter, locally tailored trauma-care systems

High expression of CTDNEP1 gene linked to poorer kidney cancer survival

Structured support may slow weight regain after stopping GLP-1 drugs

Study reveals link between mtDNA copy number and cancer severity

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