Psychology & Intimacy Medicinal Cannabis Shows Little Efficacy for Common Mental Health Conditions, Landmark Study Reveals March 20, 2026 Rebecca Shoemaker A groundbreaking meta-analysis published in the prestigious medical journal The Lancet has delivered a significant blow to the widespread use of medicinal cannabis for anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder…
Psychology & Intimacy The Weight of Worry: Anxiety About Aging Linked to Faster Cellular Aging in Women March 20, 2026 Rebecca Shoemaker New research from NYU School of Global Public Health suggests that the pervasive anxieties many women experience about growing older, particularly concerning declining health, may manifest as accelerated aging at…
Psychology & Intimacy A Revolutionary Label-Free Molecular Atlas of the Alzheimer’s Brain Unveiled by Rice University Researchers March 20, 2026 Rebecca Shoemaker Researchers at Rice University have achieved a groundbreaking milestone in Alzheimer’s research, generating the first comprehensive, label-free molecular atlas of the Alzheimer’s brain within an animal model. This seminal work…
Psychology & Intimacy Lasting Biological Brain Changes Drive Cocaine Relapse, New Research Reveals March 19, 2026 Rebecca Shoemaker Relapsing into cocaine use is not a simple matter of weak willpower. New research, spearheaded by scientists at Michigan State University (MSU), reveals that the persistent urge to use cocaine…
Psychology & Intimacy Golden Retriever genes linked to anxiety, aggression, and intelligence in humans March 19, 2026 Rebecca Shoemaker Researchers at the University of Cambridge have made a groundbreaking discovery, identifying specific genes that significantly influence the diverse temperaments of golden retrievers. This pioneering study, published in the prestigious…
Psychology & Intimacy Exploring Psychedelic-Inspired Therapeutics: Scientists Develop Psilocin Derivatives with Reduced Hallucinogenic Effects March 19, 2026 Rebecca Shoemaker Psilocybin, the psychoactive compound celebrated for its presence in “magic mushrooms,” has ascended to the forefront of scientific inquiry, captivating researchers exploring novel treatments for a spectrum of challenging conditions.…
Psychology & Intimacy Unlocking the Mystery of Ketamine’s Rapid Antidepressant Action: Japanese Study Visualizes Brain Receptor Changes in Treatment-Resistant Depression March 19, 2026 Rebecca Shoemaker Major depressive disorder (MDD) casts a long shadow over global public health, recognized as a primary driver of disability worldwide. For a significant portion of individuals diagnosed with depression, approximately…
Psychology & Intimacy Breakthrough Research Identifies Cellular Energy Signatures as Potential Early Biomarkers for Major Depression March 18, 2026 Rebecca Shoemaker Researchers from the University of Queensland and the University of Minnesota have unveiled a groundbreaking study that may revolutionize the diagnosis and treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD), particularly at…
Psychology & Intimacy Early Life Stress Emerges as a Significant Predictor of Long-Term Digestive Disorders March 18, 2026 Rebecca Shoemaker A groundbreaking study published in the prestigious journal Gastroenterology has illuminated a profound and lasting connection between stress experienced during the critical stages of early life and the subsequent development…
Psychology & Intimacy Microplastics Identified as Potential Contributors to Neurodegenerative Diseases March 15, 2026 Rebecca Shoemaker Tiny fragments of plastic, ubiquitous in our environment, are now under intense scrutiny for their potential role in accelerating or exacerbating devastating neurodegenerative conditions such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease.…
