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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 Mwezi wa kwanza, 2026 Imeripotiwa na AI Picha iliyoundwa na AI Imethibitishwa ukweli

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.

Ex-BBB26 Pedro explodes in clinic after being called harasser

2 Mwezi wa pili, 2026 Imeripotiwa na AI

Pedro Espíndola, former BBB26 contestant, got into an argument at the psychiatric clinic where he is interned, after being called a 'harasser' in reference to the Jordana incident. His defense says the episode underscores the ex-BBB's fragile psychological state, worsened by drug withdrawal. Pedro continues treatment in Paraná, with a routine of therapies and family visits.

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French National Assembly adopts bill banning social media for under-15s and mobile phones in high schools

The French National Assembly approved on January 26, 2026, a government-backed bill banning social media access for minors under 15 and prohibiting mobile phone use in high schools. Introduced by Renaissance deputy Laure Miller and accelerated by President Emmanuel Macron, the streamlined measure—focusing on parental controls for the riskiest platforms—aims to protect youth mental and physical health amid years of debate.

UMJ psychology expert warns of serious child grooming impacts on children

26 Mwezi wa kwanza, 2026 Imeripotiwa na AI

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 Mwezi wa kwanza, 2026 Imeripotiwa na AI

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.

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