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Comparative illustration of long COVID patients: US woman with severe brain fog and anxiety versus milder symptoms in India, Nigeria, and Colombia, per international study.

International study finds U.S. long COVID patients report more brain fog and psychological symptoms than peers in India and Nigeria

28 gennaio 2026 Riportato dall'IA Immagine generata dall'IA Verificato

A Northwestern Medicine-led study of more than 3,100 adults with long COVID found that non-hospitalized participants in the United States reported substantially higher rates of brain fog, depression/anxiety and insomnia than participants in Colombia, Nigeria and India—differences the researchers say likely reflect cultural factors and access to care as much as biology.

Another BITS Pilani Goa student found dead in hostel, panel indicates 'suicide contagion'

A 20-year-old electronics engineering student at BITS Pilani's Goa campus was found dead in her hostel room on Sunday night in a suspected suicide. This marks the sixth such death on the campus in the past 15 months. A government panel has pointed to 'suicide contagion' as a possible factor, while opposition leaders demand a judicial inquiry.

Pedro, ex BBB26, esplode in clinica dopo essere stato chiamato molestatore

02 febbraio 2026 Riportato dall'IA

Pedro Espíndola, ex concorrente di BBB26, ha avuto un diverbio nella clinica psichiatrica dove è internato, dopo essere stato chiamato «molestatore» in riferimento all'incidente con Jordana. La sua difesa afferma che l'episodio sottolinea lo stato psicologico fragile dell'ex BBB, aggravato dalla sindrome da astinenza. Pedro continua il trattamento in Paraná, con una routine di terapie e visite familiari.

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Deputati approvano divieto di social media per under 15

L'Assemblea Nazionale ha approvato lunedì 26 gennaio un disegno di legge che vieta i social media ai minori sotto i 15 anni, nonché l'uso dei cellulari nelle scuole superiori. Sostenuta dal governo e da Emmanuel Macron, la misura mira a proteggere la salute psicologica degli adolescenti. La deputata Laure Miller, promotrice del disegno, l'ha definita un 'passo importante'.

UMJ psychology expert warns of serious child grooming impacts on children

26 gennaio 2026 Riportato dall'IA

Child grooming has sparked discussions in Indonesia following the release of the book Broken Strings by Aurelie Moeremans. Dr. Rohimi Zam Zam, a psychology expert at Universitas Muhammadiyah Jakarta (UMJ), stresses that this psychological manipulation causes deep trauma for children. Parents and educators are urged to enhance education and supervision to prevent sexual exploitation.

RECOVER trial suggests vagus nerve stimulation benefits some patients with severe treatment-resistant depression for at least two years

An implanted device that stimulates the vagus nerve was associated with sustained improvements in symptoms, functioning and quality of life among adults with long-standing, treatment-resistant major depression, according to researchers reporting two-year follow-up data from the ongoing RECOVER study led by Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis.

Karamo Brown skips Queer Eye interviews citing abuse and bullying

20 gennaio 2026 Riportato dall'IA

Karamo Brown, a star of Netflix's Queer Eye, abruptly withdrew from promotional interviews for the show's final season, according to his assistant, due to years of mental and emotional abuse. The other cast members expressed surprise during appearances on CBS Mornings and NBC's Today. Brown's decision highlights ongoing tensions within the group as the series concludes after a decade.

02 febbraio 2026 06:20