DeepMind CEO calls for an independent standards body to regulate frontier AI

Demis Hassabis, the chief executive officer of Google DeepMind, on July 14, 2026, put forth a significant proposal via an X post, advocating for the establishment of a novel regulatory…

Television’s Pervasive Distortion and Marginalization of Larger Bodies Fuels Societal Body Dissatisfaction

The pervasive and often damaging portrayal of individuals with larger body types on television continues to be a critical issue, contributing to a distorted societal perception of beauty and health…

Does the Body Really Keep the Score After Trauma: How the Debunked Idea of Repressed Memories is Making a Comeback

The phrase "the body keeps the score" has transitioned from the title of a specialized psychiatric text into a pervasive cultural shorthand for the enduring physical legacy of psychological trauma.…

Empowered yet Dissatisfied: Why Feminist Identification Does Not Always Shield Women from Negative Body Image

A comprehensive study published in the Journal of Health Psychology has unveiled a complex and counterintuitive relationship between feminist identification and body image among college-aged women. While feminism has traditionally…

Bath & Body Works Navigates Shifting Retail Landscape, Reports Solid Q1 Amidst CFO Departure and Upheld Full-Year Forecasts

The US fragrance and personal care giant, Bath & Body Works, has demonstrated resilience in a dynamic retail environment, announcing first-quarter sales that surpassed analyst expectations while concurrently maintaining its…

A Hidden Biological Switch May Control the Pace of Body Aging, New Study Suggests

Scientists have identified a potential biological switch that could significantly influence the rate at which the human body ages. Groundbreaking research, recently published in the esteemed journal PLOS Biology, indicates…

Higher body mass index in youth linked to altered brain connectivity

The Vulnerability of the Developing Adolescent Brain Childhood and adolescence represent a critical "window of plasticity" for the human brain. During this period, the brain is not merely growing in…

The Expanding Horizon of Creatine: Beyond the Gym, Into the Body and Brain

Creatine, long a staple in the arsenal of athletes and fitness enthusiasts for its renowned ability to bolster strength and enhance athletic performance, is now captivating the attention of the…

Unveiling the Profound Molecular Metamorphosis: Extended Fasting Rewires the Human Body Beyond Fat Burning

Going without food for several days initiates a cascade of far-reaching biological changes that extend well beyond the body’s initial reliance on burning fat for energy. New research published in…

Scientists challenge The Body Keeps the Score with a new predictive model of trauma

The Evolution of the Somatic Storage Metaphor For over a decade, the field of trauma therapy has been dominated by the concepts popularized by psychiatrist Bessel van der Kolk in…