Older South Koreans with cognitive impairment had higher depression scores when their care came mainly from public caregivers or a mixed group of helpers rather than their adult children. A 2026 analysis of national survey data on 537 adults aged 65 and older found the link after adjusting for health, daily function and income.1 Research …
People who reported a traumatic event were more credulous — quicker to take others’ word without checking — than people who reported none, according to a 2026 survey of 2,519 people in Germany. That credulity was also linked to more PTSD and complex PTSD symptoms.1 Research Highlights Trauma went with higher credulity: average credulity scores …
A professional esports team’s voices in the minute before a match carried clues about whether it would win, according to a 2026 study of 89 Counter-Strike matches played by one 5-player team. Voice helped most when combined with the gap in team rankings.1 Research Highlights Voice plus ranking did best: a decision-tree model using 60 …
A 37-question survey that maps what a family caring for someone with schizophrenia has to work with, from money and emotional support to community services, held together well in its first full test with 304 caregivers in Beijing.1 Research Highlights What was tested: the M-FRAT, a caregiver-rated questionnaire on family resources for schizophrenia, given to …
Sleep apnea often goes unnoticed in people with cancer, and a 2026 review argues that a closer look at the mouth, jaw and nose could help catch it. The researchers propose adding a dental and airway exam to standard sleep testing for adults with cancer.1 Research Highlights A proposal, not a trial: 3 dental researchers …
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 …