A new study published in Memory & Cognition suggests that taking screenshots may actually make it harder to remember what we see. The study involved 892 undergraduate students aged 17 to 27 at Binghamton University. In most experiments, students used their own smartphones to look at artwork. They...
A large number of adults in England regularly feel lonely and socially isolated, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic, with some of the highest levels reported in major cities. The findings come from a study led by researchers at Imperial College London, who surveyed more than 135,000 people aged...
People diagnosed with severe mental illnesses such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder may have a life expectancy up to 20 years shorter than the general population, according to researchers at the University of Queensland. To reach this conclusion, researchers analyzed 24 years of hospital data...
Meta Platforms Inc. (META), the parent company of popular social media platforms Facebook and Instagram, will face several U.S. state governments in a federal court in California starting Wednesday. Jury selection will begin on August 12, and opening arguments are expected on August 18. Meta CEO...
Research increasingly shows that puzzles are more than just entertainment—they can help reduce stress, sharpen focus, and support emotional well-being by creating "flow states," moments of deep absorption where worries fade and concentration takes over.
A new study from the West Virginia University School of Medicine looked at how artificial intelligence could be used in psychiatry education and mental healthcare. Researchers worked together to create training materials for medical students and psychiatry residents. The goal was to help future psychiatrists...
A new study has found that people who faced long-term financial difficulties had poorer memory, thinking skills, and brain health later in life. "Most studies on cognitive aging look at financial hardship at only a single point in time," study author Jacques Wels said in a news release. "Our study...
Recently, researchers at North Carolina State University studied how different sounds and surroundings affect people's emotions and stress levels. The researchers asked students from NC State's College of Natural Resources to wear noise-cancelling headphones while sitting in one of two places - a...
A new study from Taiwan found that people whose husband or wife had dementia were more likely to develop dementia themselves than those whose spouse did not have the condition. The researchers believe several factors may explain the link. Couples often share similar lifestyles, eating habits, exercise...
A new international study of more than 200,000 people across 22 countries suggests that feeling left behind financially compared to others can affect almost every part of a person's life. The study used data from the Global Flourishing Study, which surveyed participants ranged from 18-year-olds to...
According to a recent study, middle-aged former professional soccer players may have shrinkage in important parts of the brain, eventually leading to clinical depression and anxiety in the coming years. "These findings suggest there may be measurable effects on brain health in former elite soccer...
A new study by The Ohio State University researchers found that using screens to calm young children does not affect every child in the same way. To better understand this connection, researchers analyzed data from Project M.E.D.I.A., a long-term study by Brigham Young University that followed children...
The European Union has asked Meta Platforms (META) to make major changes to Instagram and Facebook, arguing that some of their features are too addictive. If the company fails to comply, it could face fines of up to 6% of its global annual revenue. EU regulators said Meta should remove features such...
In a bid to address addiction, overdose, and mental illness while promoting recovery, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has announced more than $281 million in funding opportunities. The funding will support 15 programs, with the largest allocation of $68.2 million...
Extreme heat during warmer months can double the risk of children and young adults being admitted to hospital for serious mental health conditions, according to a new study. To reach this conclusion, researchers from the University of Sydney analyzed more than 720,000 hospital admissions in New South...
August 21, 2026 14:42 ET The minutes of the latest policy meeting of the Federal Reserve, housing market data and manufacturing sector survey results were the main news for the U.S. economy this week. In Europe, inflation data from the U.K. was the highlight, while consumer price data from Japan drew attention in Asia.