Psychology & Intimacy Morning Cortisol Elevations Linked to Frequent Cannabis Use, Oregon State University Study Finds October 5, 2026 Rebecca Shoemaker New research emerging from Oregon State University suggests that individuals who engage in frequent cannabis consumption begin their days with significantly elevated levels of cortisol compared to non-users. Published in…
Human Sexuality Research & Journals How short-video usage influences college students’ daily lives: empirical evidence from sleep, self-perception, daily life conditions, and emotional state October 3, 2026 Lina Irawan The rise of algorithm-driven short-video applications like TikTok, Douyin, and Kuaishou has fundamentally reshaped the digital habits of young adults globally. While general media consumption is often viewed as a…
Reproductive Health & Justice Louisiana Arkansas and Alabama Petition Supreme Court to Overturn State Abortion Shield Laws in Aggressive Legal Challenge October 1, 2026 Rifan Muazin In an unprecedented legal maneuver that threatens to reshape the landscape of reproductive healthcare jurisdiction, the states of Louisiana, Arkansas, and Alabama filed a formal complaint with the U.S. Supreme…
Global Lifestyle & Culture Ester Manas and Balthazar Delepierre return to the Paris Fashion Week schedule to challenge the declining state of size inclusivity October 1, 2026 Gabriella Anastasia On the morning of September 29, the Paris Fashion Week calendar welcomed back a duo whose presence had been sorely missed by industry observers and advocates for body diversity. Designers…
Reproductive Health & Justice International Safe Abortion Day 2026: Assessing the State of Reproductive Rights and the Maputo Protocol in Africa September 28, 2026 Rifan Muazin As the world observes International Safe Abortion Day on September 28, 2026, the discourse surrounding reproductive autonomy across the African continent remains a critical intersection of human rights, public health,…
Human Sexuality Research & Journals Perceived psychological safety, state social connection, and student flourishing in collaborative music activities: a three-wave longitudinal study September 27, 2026 Lina Irawan The pursuit of excellence in higher music education frequently demands rigorous technical precision, deep discipline, and continuous public evaluation. While collective environments like choirs, orchestras, and chamber ensembles are staple…
Psychology & Intimacy New Research from Oregon State University Links Frequent Cannabis Use to Elevated Morning Cortisol Levels and Altered Stress Rhythms September 23, 2026 Rebecca Shoemaker The physiological impacts of frequent cannabis consumption on the human body have become the focus of a growing body of scientific inquiry, particularly as societal acceptance and legislative liberalization drive…
Reproductive Health & Justice Mothers Denied Abortions Sue State of Oklahoma September 17, 2026 Rifan Muazin The lawsuit takes aim at two distinct pieces of legislation that collectively form the bedrock of Oklahoma’s near-total abortion ban. This includes the state’s 1910 pre-Roe statute, which criminalizes the…
Psychology & Intimacy Morning Cortisol Levels Elevated in Frequent Cannabis Users, Oregon State University Study Finds September 15, 2026 Rebecca Shoemaker As cannabis legalization and social acceptance sweep across North America and global markets, public health researchers are shifting their focus from broad legislative impacts to the intricate, long-term neurobiological consequences…
Reproductive Health & Justice A Texas Appeals Court Reverses Injunction Against Midwife Maria Rojas, Citing Lack of State Evidence July 24, 2026 Rifan Muazin A significant legal victory for embattled Texas midwife Maria Rojas and the clinics where she provided maternal healthcare has been achieved as a Texas appeals court has reversed a lower…
