Being suddenly paralyzed by Guillain-Barré syndrome and treated with plasma exchange in intensive care brought helplessness, fear and isolation, followed by a slow rebuilding of body, mood, relationships and faith. That is the picture from in-depth interviews with 7 survivors in Indonesia, published in 2026.1 Research Highlights A small interview study: 7 adults aged 21 …
Almost no research has measured suicide risk in Black men with diabetes, and none has looked at Black gay, bisexual and other sexual minority men with diabetes, according to a 2026 review. The review argues that primary care can still check for distress and suicide risk now.1 Research Highlights 1 directly relevant study: it compared …
Teens who have both ADHD and developmental coordination disorder (DCD) reported less resilience, less hope and a weaker sense that life is manageable and meaningful than typical teens, according to a 2026 study of 105 Israeli adolescents.1 Research Highlights Lower scores with both conditions: the 23 teens with ADHD plus DCD scored lower than 45 …
A 12-item questionnaire built around the worries of new motherhood held up well in a 2026 study of 189 Brazilian mothers. Its total score was reliable and tracked general anxiety and depression, though 2 of its 3-item subscores were weaker.1 Research Highlights Four worry areas held together: the Brazilian version of the Postpartum Specific Anxiety …
Stress, low support, loneliness and depression during pregnancy were the factors most strongly linked to postpartum depression in a 2026 survey of 975 mothers from German-speaking countries. Medical factors such as cesarean delivery and gestational diabetes showed no significant link.1 Research Highlights Life stress after birth stood out: feeling stressed by one’s general life situation …
A 1-hour weight-inclusive care training did not significantly change how 10 primary care providers rated their own weight attitudes or practices 2 weeks later. Afterward, though, providers described moving the scale, dropping routine weigh-ins and stocking larger blood pressure cuffs.1 Research Highlights No significant change in self-rated practices: between baseline (9 surveys) and 2-week follow-up …
High-school students in Vietnam who slept worse reported slightly lower grades, according to a 2026 survey of 541 students in Grades 10 and 11. Shorter sleep carried most of that link, which shrank once fatigue and motivation were taken into account.1 Research Highlights A small link between sleep and grades: worse sleep scores went with …