← Calm Web Health Public Health, Clinical Evidence, Neurobiology & Wellbeing In This Issue Mindfulness and self-compassion can alleviate premenstrual symptoms — Medical Xpress Can you ever really think what someone else is thinking? — Psyche To see how communication truly works, we should set aside the notion that different people can share the same thoughts Medicaid at Risk for Hundreds of Thousands of Lawfully Present Immigrants — KFF Health News Blood test can help clinicians better identify brain injury severity in patients — Medical Xpress First-of-its-kind trial tests low-dose radiation to target brain inflammation in Parkinson's disease — Medical Xpress Discrimination fuels mental health crisis among LGBTQ+ youth, national report finds — Medical Xpress Researchers show how leukemia cells 'hide' from treatment — Medical Xpress Clinical support tool helps primary care health professionals detect and treat chronic kidney disease — Medical Xpress Fruits and vegetables outperform medication for treating metabolic acidosis in chronic kidney disease — Medical Xpress Surviving cancer starts at diagnosis and continues after treatment – earlier survivorship care can help patients feel better and live longer — The Conversation Health Cancer survivorship is often thought to begin after a patient receives their last treatment. But planning for life after cancer is critical to effective care. I’m a Philly forensic psychologist who has conducted dozens of psychopathic evaluations – here’s why an evaluation of R.C. Horsch in the ‘80s didn’t identify him as a possible psychopath — The Conversation Health Philadelphia police and FBI are conducting a massive investigation into the home where the late R.C. Horsch and his son lived, along with several women who’ve gone missing. Many vapes and e-cigarettes are now banned in Pennsylvania – here’s what Philly consumers and businesses need to know — The Conversation Health Vape products from only six manufacturers can now be sold in Pennsylvania. The science and politics behind the panic over ultraprocessed foods — The Conversation Health There’s no doubt that the modern food environment needs to be healthier. But are ultraprocessed foods as evil as their reputation suggests? Treating depression during pregnancy may benefit baby’s brain development – new research — The Conversation Health Therapy during pregnancy for those who need it may have advantages for the next generation. Pennsylvania’s aging prisons weren’t built for today’s extreme weather – leaving women and seniors especially at risk of illness and death — The Conversation Health Extreme hot and cold temperatures are associated with higher rates of deaths, infirmary admissions and transfers to external medical facilities, researchers found. Can social media bans protect young people’s mental health? Early research suggests that bans aren’t the answer — The Conversation Health Kids have found ways around most of the safeguards meant to keep them off social media platforms. Ketamine’s role in alleged Cornell rape highlights flood of psychoactive drugs on campus — The Conversation Health The growing availability of these substances is worsening the already bad problem of sexual assault on campus. Why romantic relationships matter more to men than to women — Psyche For too long, men were told to be self-sufficient. The research shows they’re more likely to thrive in a loving couple What If Thinking About Death Could Make Us Feel More Alive? — Greater Good Explore how thinking about death can teach us to live more fully, find meaning, and appreciate the people we love. How to Stay Informed But Not Overwhelmed by Election News — Greater Good Election season can make many of us feel anxious and helpless. Here are three ways to protect your well-being without tuning out. Dear Al Pacino — Psyche I wrote my mother’s mad letters to celebrities. It was the only time we shared the same plane of reality Ten TV Series That Highlight the Best in Humanity: 2026 — Greater Good Our contributors award our annual "Greater Goodies" to the TV shows that might help you be your best self. Are you getting enough sun? — Psyche The new book ‘In Defense of Sunlight’ argues that our concerns about the sun’s risks lead us to overlook its benefits How to overcome task paralysis — Psyche If you have ADHD or you’re stressed, tired and stuck, goal management training can help you get started and keep going What a Fictional Robot Can Teach Us About Care — Greater Good Klara and the Sun, the film adaptation of the Kazuo Ishiguro novel coming out this week, explores what it means to love, care, and be human. What life in Denmark shows about the power of emotional safety — Psyche A deep sense of ease – what the Danes call ‘tryg’ – is a collective responsibility that allows individuals to flourish Should We Look to Hunter-Gatherer Societies as Models of Equality? — Greater Good Happiness Break: A Breathing Technique to Help You Relax — Greater Good Dr. David Spiegel leads us in a practice of cyclic sighing, a simple breathing technique that uses slow, extended exhales to calm your nervous system, ease stress and anxiety, and help you feel more relaxed. How Do You Raise Kids to Be Emotionally Mature? — Greater Good A new book shows how parents can help kids become emotionally mature so they can live happier, more successful lives. What My Son Is Learning From Artificial Intelligence — Greater Good A father reflects on how AI may be changing our children's attitudes toward uncertainty, and what that means for their lives and relationships.