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Evaluating AI systems for motivational interviewing in chronic disease management

Changing health habits – like quitting smoking, exercising more, or sticking to prescribed treatments – is difficult but crucial for preventing and managing chronic diseases.

3 Oct 2025

Study suggests spatial memory decline may be preventable and not universal

In the realm of memories, "where" holds special importance. Where did I leave my keys? Where did I eat dinner last night? Where did I first meet that friend? Recalling locations is necessary for daily life, yet spatial memory - which keeps track of "where" - is one of the first cognitive abilities to fade in old age. And deficits earlier in life can be a telltale sign of dementia.

3 Oct 2025

Does yogurt strengthen your bones?

Researchers review the impact of yogurt consumption on bone health in healthy adults.

3 Oct 2025

Brain imaging reveals structural and functional differences in withdrawn adolescents

Adolescence is a period of social reorientation: a shift from a world centered on parents and family to one shaped by peers, schools, and broader networks. This expansion is critical for healthy development, but it also heightens susceptibility to social stressors.

3 Oct 2025

Penn Medicine study maps brain circuits impacted by psilocybin

Researchers at Penn Medicine have identified specific brain circuits that are impacted by psilocybin-the active compound found in some psychedelic mushrooms-which could lead to new paths forward for pain and mental health management options.

2 Oct 2025

Fitter hearts beat less: How exercise may add years to life

Forget the myth that exercise uses up your heartbeats. New Australian research shows fitter people use far fewer total heartbeats per day - potentially adding years to their lives.

2 Oct 2025

Innovative vibroacoustic sensor could revolutionize eczema and psoriasis treatment

A groundbreaking technology developed by Heriot-Watt University has received over £475,000 in funding to revolutionize how eczema is diagnosed and treated, potentially ending years of suffering for millions of patients across the UK.

2 Oct 2025

Red meat in healthy diet linked to better brain nutrients and gut diversity

A study of 3,600+ participants reveals red meat in high-HEI diets enhances brain-supporting nutrients without disrupting gut health or mental well-being.

2 Oct 2025

Processed food addiction is more common than alcohol or tobacco in older Americans

The addiction to ultraprocessed foods in older Americans is linked to health issues, with over 20% of women aged 50-64 meeting addiction criteria.

1 Oct 2025

AI tool detects tiny brain lesions to improve epilepsy treatment in children

An advanced AI tool can detect tiny brain lesions that cause severe epilepsy in children, allowing faster diagnosis, more precise treatment and a potential cure, according to a new study.

30 Sep 2025

Negative behavioral effects of psilocybin persist in mouse mothers and offspring

Magic mushrooms may not be the answer to postpartum depression, new research from the University of California, Davis suggests.

30 Sep 2025

Income inequality in society associated with structural changes in the developing brain

Income inequality in society has been linked to structural changes in the brains of children who go on to experience poorer mental health.

30 Sep 2025

Exploring the association between early childhood eating patterns and adolescent symptoms

Girls who overeat regularly in the preschool years are more likely to experience anxiety, impulsivity and hyperactivity in adolescence, according to a new study led by researchers at McGill University and the Douglas Research Centre.

30 Sep 2025

Singing helps patients with COPD and interstitial lung disease

Singing can improve the quality of life of people with lung disease and help reduce their symptoms, according to a gold-standard randomzed-controlled trial presented at the European Respiratory Society Congress in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.

29 Sep 2025

Enhanced care needed for long-stay mental health patients with intellectual and developmental disabilities

Individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) account for more than one in five patients who have been in Ontario's mental health beds for over a year, according to a new study from researchers at ICES and the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH).

29 Sep 2025

Many older adults meet criteria for ultra-processed food addiction

They were the first generation of Americans to grow up with ultra-processed foods all around them – products typically loaded with extra fat, salt, sugar and flavorings.

29 Sep 2025

Study links chronic illness in children to greater household food insecurity

Food insecurity is more common among children with a chronic medical condition than those without one, a new study suggests.

26 Sep 2025

Mapping 100 years of bacterial evolution reveals key spreaders of antibiotic resistance

The genetic culprits responsible for the spread of multidrug resistance (MDR) in bacteria have been identified by new research mapping 100 years of bacterial evolution.

25 Sep 2025

New study suggests a connection between soft drinks and depression via the microbiome

A new study involving the German Center for Diabetes Research (DZD) provides strong evidence that sugary drinks affect not only metabolic but also mental health – especially in women. This effect is probably mediated by the sensitive microbiome of the intestine.

25 Sep 2025

Racial discrimination linked to greater psychosis risk

Being racially or ethnically discriminated against may increase the risk of later developing psychotic symptoms, finds a major review of international evidence led by UCL (University College London) researchers.

24 Sep 2025

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Mental Health News and Research

Latest Mental Health News and Research

Evaluating AI systems for motivational interviewing in chronic disease management

Study suggests spatial memory decline may be preventable and not universal

Does yogurt strengthen your bones?

Brain imaging reveals structural and functional differences in withdrawn adolescents

Penn Medicine study maps brain circuits impacted by psilocybin

Fitter hearts beat less: How exercise may add years to life

Innovative vibroacoustic sensor could revolutionize eczema and psoriasis treatment

Red meat in healthy diet linked to better brain nutrients and gut diversity

Processed food addiction is more common than alcohol or tobacco in older Americans

AI tool detects tiny brain lesions to improve epilepsy treatment in children

Negative behavioral effects of psilocybin persist in mouse mothers and offspring

Income inequality in society associated with structural changes in the developing brain

Exploring the association between early childhood eating patterns and adolescent symptoms

Singing helps patients with COPD and interstitial lung disease

Enhanced care needed for long-stay mental health patients with intellectual and developmental disabilities

Many older adults meet criteria for ultra-processed food addiction

Study links chronic illness in children to greater household food insecurity

Mapping 100 years of bacterial evolution reveals key spreaders of antibiotic resistance

New study suggests a connection between soft drinks and depression via the microbiome

Racial discrimination linked to greater psychosis risk

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AI in Healthcare: How generative tools are transforming clinical practice

The future of automation: Machine learning–driven hepatocyte and organoid counting

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