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I was a new mother in a new country. When dark thoughts came, I was afraid to voice them
There was a stigma around discussing mental health in Joana Valamootoo's home country of Mauritius. When she came to Canada and suffered postpartum depression as a new mother, she became...
Why doctors want you to talk to them about ChatGPT medical queries
ChatGPT and similar artificial intelligence tools can sometimes answer patient questions accurately, but Canadian medical researchers caution that the information needs to be carefully checked before acting on what you...
Could Magnesium and TikTok's 'Sleepy Girl Mocktail' Actually Help You Sleep?
TikTok’s “sleepy girl mocktails” remind us how important magnesium is for sleep and health
Secret Mathematical Patterns Revealed in Bach's Music
Physicists found that the music of Johann Sebastian Bach contains mathematical patterns that help convey information
Virtual Bar Scenes Are a New Tool to Study Why People Commit Crimes in the Heat of the Moment
Virtual-reality could assist researchers in decoding how emotions spur a decision to commit a crime
Why Writing by Hand Is Better for Memory and Learning
Engaging the fine motor system to produce letters by hand has positive effects on learning and memory
Flimsy Antiabortion Studies Cited in Case to Ban Mifepristone Are Retracted
Outside experts found that two studies cited in a federal case on medication abortion had serious design problems and that their authors had undisclosed conflicts of interest
Today is your last chance to save 20% on the most iconic starship in the Star Wars universe this Amazon Prime Day
The Lego Star Wars Millennium Falcon set is a faithful reproduction of the most legendary Star Wars starship; you'll have to make the Kessel Run in less than twelve parsecs...
Experts ask where the center of the universe is
With the universe constantly expanding, scientists have a hard time finding where its center is.
Just 5 minutes a day of these exercises can sharpen your brain as you age
A recent study found that 'huff-and-puff' movements, like running or lap swimming, were associated with better brain functions including information processing, focusing and multitasking and short-term memory.
State moves to suspend licenses of troubled L.A. nursing home companies
The seven companies were all cited for errors that led to residents' deaths.
'Chaotic and deeply frightening': Once a global gold standard, U.S. government health guidance is falling apart
Government-provided health information now comes with disclaimers that the government can't be trusted.
Lopez: A candid take on mortality and the power of friendship
David Mays, a cancer survivor, is dying — but he's at peace with his fate because he's got friends, love and support.
National suicide prevention hotline plans to stop offering LGBTQ+ youth counseling. Queer advocates in L.A. wonder what's next
The Trump administration's decision to stop working with the Trevor Project to provide suicide prevention hotline services to LGBTQ+ youth is the latest in a string of setbacks for the...
Ex-eBay employees charged with mailing spiders, cockroaches and pig mask to critics
Six former eBay employees are facing federal charges after being accused of running a cyberstalking campaign that authorities say went far beyond sending threats.
Tesla's cybertruck draws crowds at Petersen Automotive Museum
Car and technology enthusiasts gathered at the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles to take a sneak peek at Tesla's anticipated cybertruck. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Want to make new friends? Talk about your favorite TV shows online
New research identifies how watching fictional television series and participating in online forums that are dedicated to the shows can help female audiences express themselves and feel a sense of...
Eye patterns in children: The development of anxiety and emotion
We now know that anxious children tend to avoid making eye contact, and this has consequences for how they experience fear. New research shows that the shorter and less frequently...
Gender norms are still important for women's choice of college major
Traditional cultural norms about gendered roles and femininity still matter for women's choice of college major, according to new research. Researcher have shown how long-held cultural norms about femininity may...
Young people with chronic illness more likely to attempt suicide
Young people between the ages of 15 and 30 living with a chronic illness are three times more likely to attempt suicide than their healthy peers, according to a new...
Older users like to snoop on Facebook, but worried others might snoop on them
Older adults are drawn to Facebook so they can check out pictures and updates from family and friends, but may resist using the site because they are worried about who...
How particular fear memories can be erased
Researchers have devised a method to selectively erase particular fear memories by weakening the connections between neurons involved in forming these memories. In their experiments, they found that fear memory...
Ukraine, Russia trade blows in escalating spy war
Ukraine and Russia have escalated their shadow war of espionage, sabotage, and assassinations, with both countries claiming a growing list of captured agents, intercepted plots, and cross-border attacks.
Israel admits 'technical error' in airstrike that kills 6 children
Ten people were killed in an Israeli airstrike on Gaza on Sunday, including six children who were waiting to fill water containers near a refugee camp, emergency service workers said.
Muhammadu Buhari, former president of Nigeria, dies at age 82
Muhammadu Buhari, the former president of Nigeria who led the country as both a military ruler after a coup and later as the elected president, has died at the age...
Russia fires 136 drones at Ukraine ahead of Trump-NATO head meeting
Russia fired 136 drones at Ukraine, Kyiv's air force, ahead of U.S. President Donald Trump's meeting with NATO head Mark Rutte, where the two are expected to announce a new...
How does your brain know something is real?
It’s a foggy day in New York City. Through my computer screen, I believe I’m seeing and hearing neuroscientist Nadine Dijkstra. But how can I be sure? “We are as much creating...
Effects of Poor Sleep May Contribute to Alcohol Problems in College Students
Certain behavioral effects of not getting enough sleep may explain why people who have insomnia are at risk for problems with alcohol. A study of college students, published in Alcohol:...