Researchers suggested in the Frontiers in Behavioral Neuroscience journal that infrasound, low-frequency sound waves below the range of human hearing, may help explain why certain places feel unusually eerie or unsettling. "Consider visiting a supposedly haunted building. Your mood shifts, you feel...
Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that emergency room visits for tick bites are higher than usual across much of the United States, prompting a warning from health officials as peak tick season begins. According to the CDC's Tick Bite Tracker, weekly ER visit rates for...
Global efforts to combat viral hepatitis are delivering measurable progress in reducing infections and deaths, but the disease remains a major global health challenge, according to a new report by the World Health Organization. WHO released the report at the World Hepatitis Summit on Tuesday. Viral...
Anhedonia, the inability to feel pleasure, affects nearly 90% of people with major depression. It is linked to longer and more severe illness, makes recovery harder, and increases the risk of suicidal behavior. It is also seen in conditions like anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, substance...
A study by scientists at the Medical University of South Carolina, published in Cell Reports, suggests that some parts of fish oil may actually slow the brain's recovery after repeated mild head injuries. Fish oil comes from fatty fish like salmon and mackerel. It is popular because it contains omega-3...
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche recently shared that the Justice Department is moving to change the classification of some types of marijuana under federal law, which marks a notable shift in how the U.S. views drug policy.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has rolled out a plan to speed up the development of psychedelic treatments for serious mental health issues, marking a significant change in U.S. healthcare policy.
In a major public health milestone, the World Health Organization has congratulated The Bahamas for eliminating the spread of HIV from mothers to their babies. "I congratulate The Bahamas on this outstanding achievement, which solidifies years of political commitment and the dedication of health workers,"...
Mental health conditions now affect more than a billion people worldwide, yet the public health response has not kept pace with the growing need. Experts warn that depression and anxiety are rising sharply among young people, with one in seven adolescents impacted.
New research presented at Digestive Disease Week 2026 suggests that eating late at night may intensify the effects of stress on digestive health, with potential consequences for the gut microbiome. "It's not just what you eat, but when you eat it," said lead author Harika Dadigiri, resident physician...
Astronauts aboard the International Space Station have conducted biotechnology research on Thursday, including a pair of heart studies, exploring cancer therapies, and demonstrating a self-sustaining life-support system. U.S. flight engineer Jessica Meir processed samples of heart stem cells and bacteria that cause pneumonia using a portable glovebag inside the Harmony module. Observations in mic
A study published recently in the Frontiers in Psychiatry journal by Kehuang Li et al linked the occurrence of dyslipidemia with early onset schizophrenia in children and adolescents. Early-onset schizophrenia (EOS) is a rare psychological disease that manifests before adulthood, or 18 years of age....
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has blocked the publication of a scientific report on how well the COVID-19 vaccine works, according to news reports. The Washington Post reported that the study was supposed to appear on March 19 in the CDC's weekly Morbidity and Mortality Weekly...
The study, published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, examined vitamin levels in beer by analyzing the nutritional content of 65 different varieties. Researchers found no significant difference in vitamin B6 levels between alcohol-free lager and regular lager. However, non-alcoholic...
Menopause marks a significant biological transition in a woman's life, often accompanied by symptoms such as hot flashes, mood swings, sleep disturbances, and hormonal imbalance. While hormone replacement therapy (HRT) remains a standard treatment, growing interest in non-hormonal, plant-based interventions...
April 24, 2026 15:15 ET Economics news flow was relatively light this week even as the conflict in the Middle East continued, raising concerns for policymakers. In the U.S., spending data, initial jobless claims and pending home sales were the highlights. Business confidence in the biggest euro area economy was in focus in Europe. Inflation data from Japan gained attention in Asia.