Global Lifestyle & Culture The Perilous Pursuit of Perfection: Looksmaxxing Influencer’s Overdose Sparks Debate on Substance Use and Social Anxiety April 28, 2026 Gabriella Anastasia Earlier this month, the online persona of Braden Peters, widely known as the controversial "looksmaxxing" influencer Clavicular, took a dramatic and alarming turn. During a livestream from Miami, the 20-year-old…
Sexual Health & Medical Wellness Sertraline Shows Early Modest Improvement in Key Depression and Anxiety Symptoms Within Two Weeks, UCL-Led Analysis Reveals. April 23, 2026 Susilo Ahmad A pioneering re-analysis spearheaded by researchers at University College London (UCL) has cast new light on the early efficacy of sertraline, a widely prescribed antidepressant sold under brand names such…
Psychology & Intimacy Aging Anxiety in Women Linked to Accelerated Cellular Aging, New NYU Research Reveals April 22, 2026 Rebecca Shoemaker Feeling anxious about getting older, especially worrying about declining health, may do more than weigh on the mind. New research from NYU School of Global Public Health suggests that these…
Psychology & Intimacy Medicinal Cannabis Falls Short for Anxiety, Depression, and PTSD, Landmark Lancet Study Reveals April 19, 2026 Rebecca Shoemaker A groundbreaking and comprehensive analysis published in the prestigious medical journal The Lancet has delivered a stark verdict on the efficacy of medicinal cannabis for a range of prevalent mental…
Human Sexuality Research & Journals Association between maternal autistic traits and children’s anxiety among Chinese preschool children in the general population: the chained mediation model of maternal meta-emotion philosophy and children’s emotional instability April 17, 2026 Lina Irawan Little research has elucidated the effects of maternal autistic traits (MATs) on children’s anxiety in normal populations, and their underlying mechanisms. The present study aimed to test this relationship and…
Human Sexuality Research & Journals Beyond Replacement Anxiety: A Psychological Framework for Understanding AI in Natural Science Research April 16, 2026 Lina Irawan Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly evolving from a supplementary tool to a fundamental architect of natural science research. The integration of large language models, sophisticated multimodal systems, autonomous laboratories, and…
Psychology & Intimacy A New Study Reveals a Strong Link Between High Sugar Drink Intake and Anxiety Symptoms in Teenagers April 15, 2026 Rebecca Shoemaker A significant new review of existing research has identified a clear and consistent association between the high consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages and the prevalence of anxiety symptoms among adolescents. This…
Human Sexuality Research & Journals Didactic adaptation of basketball in physical education to reduce anxiety and emotional eating in adolescent girls with obesity: a randomized controlled trial April 13, 2026 Lina Irawan The pervasive issue of childhood and adolescent obesity, a growing global health concern, disproportionately affects adolescent girls, rendering them vulnerable to a spectrum of physical and psychological health risks. Beyond…
Human Sexuality Research & Journals The effect of EFL learners’ identity on English speaking proficiency and autonomous learning skills among university students: the mediating role of speaking anxiety April 11, 2026 Lina Irawan The crucial role of English as a Foreign Language (EFL) learner identity in higher education has been increasingly recognized, yet empirical research exploring its precise connections to speaking proficiency and…
Human Sexuality Research & Journals Integrating Appreciative Education with AI-Assisted Oral Training for Sustainable EFL Learning: A Study on Speaking Anxiety and Oral Proficiency April 10, 2026 Lina Irawan In the pursuit of effective English as a Foreign Language (EFL) education for Chinese college students, a groundbreaking study has unveiled a novel pedagogical model that promises to significantly reduce…