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Medical Xpress / While scientists race to study spread of measles in US, Kennedy unravels hard-won gains

The United States is poised to lose its measles-free status next year. If that happens, the country will enter an era in which outbreaks are common again.

Medical Xpress / Among psychologists, AI use is up, but so are concerns

More than half of psychologists experimented with artificial intelligence tools in their practices in the past year, but almost all cite concerns about how the technology may affect their patients and society, according to ...

2 hours ago in Psychology & Psychiatry
Medical Xpress / What's holding back plant-based meat in Australia?

Despite growing interest in sustainable eating, the plant-based meat sector faces cultural, social and psychological hurdles that run deeper than taste and price. But attitudes are shifting, as Professor Andrew McGregor explains.

11 hours ago in Health
Phys.org / Gen Z is burning out at work more than any other generation. Here's why and what can be done

Gen Z workers are reporting some of the highest burnout levels ever recorded, with new research suggesting they are buckling under unprecedented levels of stress.

11 hours ago in Other Sciences
Phys.org / Older chemical libraries show promise for fighting resistant strains of COVID-19 virus

SARS‑CoV‑2, the virus that causes COVID-19, continues to mutate, with some newer strains becoming less responsive to current antiviral treatments like Paxlovid. Now, University of California San Diego scientists and an ...

15 hours ago in Chemistry
Medical Xpress / School reopening during COVID-19 pandemic associated with improvement in children's mental health

Reopening schools during the COVID-19 pandemic was linked with significantly lower rates of mental health diagnoses among children, including anxiety, depression, and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and a ...

15 hours ago in Psychology & Psychiatry
Medical Xpress / Study measures behavioral markers of alliance in support groups, viability of machine learning in mental health

People have long turned to support groups to find assurance and connection from others with similar experiences in dealing with some of life's most difficult situations. But little is known about which nonverbal behaviors, ...

16 hours ago in Psychology & Psychiatry
Medical Xpress / Teen video game addiction is rising—here's what families should know

Excessive gaming disrupts teens' sleep, school, and social lives. An expert from Stanford's Youth Recovery Clinic shares insights to promote healthier gaming habits.

21 hours ago in Psychology & Psychiatry
Medical Xpress / Polio survivors share insight on importance of vaccines in new research

Wearing masks, avoiding large gatherings, shutting down schools—those scenes might sound familiar to anyone who experienced the most recent global pandemic.

21 hours ago in Vaccination
Phys.org / New study explains why people fall for fake news

In a world where misinformation spreads faster than fact, a new study is offering insight into why so many people fall for fake news, even when they suspect it's false.

22 hours ago in Other Sciences
Medical Xpress / Liver cancer prevention, treatment efforts are working

Prevention and treatment advances are reducing the number of new liver cancer patients and narrowing survival gaps among racial groups, a Cedars-Sinai Cancer study published in the journal Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology ...

23 hours ago in Oncology & Cancer
Tech Xplore / Number's up: Calculators hold out against AI

The humble pocket calculator may not be able to keep up with the mathematical capabilities of new technology, but it will never hallucinate.

Dec 7, 2025 in Consumer & Gadgets