New research links childhood adversity to mitochondrial bioenergetic changes later in life, underscoring the impact of stress in early life on cellular health. The study also found that different types of childhood stressors leave unique biological signatures. The findings in Biological Psychiatry, published by Elsevier, add to our understanding of how early-life adversity can impact mental and physical health across the lifespan, informing screening and intervention efforts.

People with obesity and type 2 diabetes are at high risk of blood vessel damage. This risk depends not only on the genes a person carries, but also on how they are “read”. By changing the epigenetic reading signals in the thin fat layer surrounding arteries and veins, researchers led by the University of Zurich were able to reduce inflammation and improve blood vessel health in both mice and human tissue.

CLEVELAND, Ohio (June 17, 2026)—Menopause is associated with a number of adverse health effects, some of which can be mitigated by an array of modifiable health behaviors (MHBs), including diet, exercise, and sleep duration. A new study sought to determine whether menopause and hormone therapy status had any association with MHBs. Initial results suggest that a link exists. Results of the study are published online today in Menopause, the journal of The Menopause Society.

A study by Wake Forest University School of medicine researchers highlights an overlooked issue, “inpatient food insecurity,” or when families don’t have enough to eat while their child is in the hospital because of the hardships that time might create like missed work or additional expenses.

A major new study has found that mental health and behavioural changes such as depression, anxiety, and emotional instability are common in people who survive encephalitis — inflammation of the brain that can be caused by infection or autoimmune disease.