Aubrey Plaza battles 'daily struggle' after husband’s death at 47

Actress Aubrey Plaza is navigating the grief of losing her husband, director Jeff Baena, who died by suicide earlier this year.

Study reveals 1 quick thing kids can do to boost their test scores

New research suggests a nine-minute burst of high-intensity exercise can sharpen kids’ brain function and improve academic performance, particularly in reading.

Suspected CDC shooter previously reported to police for suicide attempts

The suspected CDC shooter was reported to police three times for possible suicide attempts and had access to a gun in at least one of the attempts.

SuperAgers over 80 show memory equal to adults in their 50s, study finds

A new Northwestern study finds some adults over 80 maintain memory and brain health on par with people decades younger, offering insight into how aging and Alzheimer’s could be delayed.

ChatGPT enables dangerous behavior in teens, watchdog group says

A new report from the Center for Countering Digital Hate reveals that ChatGPT provided harmful advice to users posing as 13-year-olds.

Study reveals new ways to predict onset of Alzheimer’s disease

UCLA Health researchers have identified four diagnostic pathways that can predict the onset of Alzheimer’s disease, offering new possibilities for early detection and prevention.

Georgia attractive to 'dark' personalities, study suggests

People with a “dark factor of personality" are associated with behaviors like aggression, cheating, narcissism, exploitation and more.

Most Americans losing sleep over money stress, study finds

A new study reveals that economic pressures are taking a significant toll on Americans' mental and emotional well-being.

Study finds yet another benefit of having a dog in the family

A large new study finds that early-life exposure to dogs may reduce the genetic risk of developing eczema in children, offering more evidence of the health benefits of having a pet.

Study finds rising anxiety among Gen Z about life after high school

A new national survey reveals major gaps in how prepared students feel after high school—especially when it comes to money, mental health, and planning for the future.

New drug could lower risk of Alzheimer's disease, study finds

Researchers in a new study found that the drug showed an ability to protect the brain in a certain way, which is a critical defense against Alzheimer’s disease.

Social media use triples depression symptoms for pre-teens: Study

A new cohort study from JAMA Network Open found that social media use in early adolescence is linked to significantly increased depressive symptoms over time—tripling the odds of mental health struggles in pre-teens.