Psychology & Intimacy Groundbreaking Columbia University Study Reveals Adult Brain Neurogenesis Stalls in Major Depressive Disorder, Paving the Way for Precision Psychiatry September 19, 2026 Rebecca Shoemaker New scientific insights into the biological underpinnings of major depressive disorder (MDD) have emerged from a comprehensive post-mortem brain tissue analysis conducted by researchers at the Columbia University Vagelos College…
Psychology & Intimacy New Lund University Research Links Modifiable Lifestyle and Health Factors to Specific Brain Changes in Alzheimer’s and Vascular Dementia September 16, 2026 Rebecca Shoemaker Nearly half of all global dementia cases could theoretically be prevented or delayed by addressing modifiable lifestyle and health factors, according to landmark epidemiological estimates. While medical science has long…
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…
Sexual Health & Medical Wellness Cornell University researchers achieve breakthrough in developing a reversible nonhormonal male contraceptive September 14, 2026 Susilo Ahmad A team of reproductive scientists at Cornell University has achieved a landmark milestone in the pursuit of a reversible, long-acting, and highly effective nonhormonal male contraceptive. By successfully demonstrating that…
Psychology & Intimacy University of Iowa Researchers Uncover How the Brain Dynamically Shifts Connectivity to Navigate Uncertainty September 13, 2026 Rebecca Shoemaker Navigating the complexities of everyday life requires a delicate, highly coordinated symphony of neural events. Whether an individual is operating a motor vehicle through unexpected urban congestion, managing competing priorities…
Psychology & Intimacy New Columbia University Study Reveals Adult Brain Neurogenesis Stalls in Major Depressive Disorder, Paving the Way for Precision Psychiatry September 12, 2026 Rebecca Shoemaker The architectural integrity of the human brain undergoes a continuous, lifelong evolution, yet a fundamental biological mechanism long believed to be restricted to prenatal development has emerged as a critical…
Psychology & Intimacy Decisions May Be an Illusion: Indiana University Professor Challenges Long-Held Beliefs About How the Brain Works September 12, 2026 Rebecca Shoemaker For generations, the human experience of decision-making has been understood as a clear, step-by-step assembly line. An individual perceives a stimulus in the environment, weighs options through cognitive processing, and…
Human Sexuality Research & Journals Cybervictimization, self-esteem, and cyberaggression endorsement in Thai university students: evidence from a two-part zero-inflated model September 11, 2026 Lina Irawan A comprehensive empirical investigation conducted among undergraduate and graduate populations at Chiang Mai University in January 2023 has shed new light on the complex psychological mechanics connecting online harassment to…
Global Lifestyle & Culture 5 Campus Novels To Read This September Dark Academia Books Student University September 11, 2026 Gabriella Anastasia The transition from the sweltering heat of late summer to the crisp, amber-hued mornings of September marks a significant shift in the global academic calendar. As millions of students prepare…
Human Sexuality Research & Journals How campus restorative environments foster pro-environmental behavior among university students: the chain mediating roles of awe and nature connectedness September 11, 2026 Lina Irawan Global sustainability challenges—ranging from accelerating climate change and unprecedented biodiversity loss to tightening resource scarcities—have increasingly placed pro-environmental behavior at the center of modern environmental psychology. Within this broader academic…
