Psychology & Intimacy Early Life Stress Can Forge a Lifelong Link to Digestive Disorders April 24, 2026 Rebecca Shoemaker A groundbreaking study published in the esteemed journal Gastroenterology has illuminated a profound and enduring connection between the adversities of early life and the development of digestive problems later in…
Human Sexuality Research & Journals Prenatal Maternal Psychological Distress and the Risk of Autism Spectrum Disorders in Offspring: Results From a Meta-Analysis of Observational Studies April 20, 2026 Lina Irawan A comprehensive meta-analysis of 22 observational studies has revealed a significant association between psychological distress experienced by mothers during pregnancy and an increased likelihood of their offspring developing Autism Spectrum…
Sexual Health & Medical Wellness Comprehensive Study Confirms No Link Between Maternal mRNA COVID-19 Vaccination and Childhood Neurodevelopmental Disorders April 19, 2026 Susilo Ahmad Research presented at the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM) 2026 Pregnancy Meeting has definitively concluded that receiving an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine shortly before or at any point during pregnancy is…
Body Positivity & Self-Love Body Dysmorphic Disorder and Eating Disorders: When the Line Is Blurred April 18, 2026 Budi Santoso The clinical landscape of mental health is increasingly confronting a complex convergence between eating disorders and body dysmorphic disorder, two distinct yet deeply intertwined conditions that challenge traditional diagnostic boundaries.…
Body Positivity & Self-Love Breaking the Silence on the Intersectional Realities of Trauma and Eating Disorders During National Eating Disorders Awareness Week April 17, 2026 Budi Santoso The complexities of eating disorders often remain hidden behind a facade of normalcy, yet for many, these conditions represent a decades-long struggle between survival and self-destruction. For one survivor, a…
Psychology & Intimacy Gut Bacteria Identified as a Key Driver in Devastating Neurological Disorders, Offering New Hope for Treatment April 16, 2026 Rebecca Shoemaker Researchers at Case Western Reserve University have unveiled a groundbreaking discovery that could fundamentally alter the medical community’s understanding and treatment of two of the most debilitating brain disorders: Amyotrophic…
Body Positivity & Self-Love The Science of Emotional Processing and Its Pivotal Role in Overcoming Stress-Induced Eating Disorders through Neurological Rewiring April 16, 2026 Budi Santoso Modern clinical psychology is increasingly recognizing that for many individuals struggling with eating disorders, the primary obstacle to recovery is not a lack of knowledge, but a fundamental disconnect between…
Sexual Health & Medical Wellness MRNA COVID-19 Vaccination During or Immediately Before Pregnancy Not Linked to Autism or Developmental Disorders in Children, Major Study Confirms April 11, 2026 Susilo Ahmad New research presented at the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM) 2026 Pregnancy Meeting definitively states that receiving an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine shortly before or at any point during pregnancy is…
Body Positivity & Self-Love Understanding ARFID Prevalence Subtypes and the Evolution of Evidence Based Treatment Protocols for Pediatric and Adult Eating Disorders April 11, 2026 Budi Santoso Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) has emerged as a critical focus within the field of eating disorder treatment, representing a complex condition that transcends the traditional boundaries of "picky eating."…
Body Positivity & Self-Love Navigating the Complex Intersection of Eating Disorders and Body Dysmorphic Disorder in Modern Clinical Practice April 11, 2026 Budi Santoso The psychological landscape of body image is increasingly recognized by clinicians as a spectrum ranging from common dissatisfaction to debilitating pathology. While concerns regarding physical appearance are nearly universal in…
