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Updates every hour. Last Updated: 22-Oct-2026 12:17 ET (22-Oct-2026 16:17 GMT/UTC)

28-Sep-2026

Early interventions for depression tied to better cancer survival

American Society for Radiation Oncology
Reports and Proceedings

Depression may be an overlooked factor in cancer outcomes, according to a large SEER-Medicare analysis of more than 265,000 adults with six common cancers. Researchers found that patients with major depressive disorder had a higher risk of dying from their cancer, while those who received psychotherapy within four weeks of their cancer diagnosis had a 21% lower risk of cancer-specific mortality.

Meeting: American Society for Radiation Oncology Annual Meeting

28-Sep-2026

Abuse and disability trap: 90% of incarcerated Michigan youth suffered prior abuse

University of Michigan
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Nearly every incarcerated male youth in a new University of Michigan study experienced some form of prior physical abuse.

28-Sep-2026

How Bolsonaro’s statements destroyed the rainforest

University of Bonn
Peer-Reviewed Publication

The former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro contributed to deforestation with statements opposing forest conservation. This is shown by an international study led by the University of Bonn. According to this, the destruction of the Amazon rainforest accelerated considerably when Bolsonaro and his ministers posted anti-forest-conservation messages on Twitter. Brazil’s environmental authorities were greatly weakened during Bolsonaro’s term of office. Irrespective of this, the analysis shows that even the perception of a low risk of punishment was a relevant driver of deforestation. The researchers estimate that up to 1,700 square kilometers of forest – almost double the area of Berlin – were destroyed due to the power of words. The results have been published in The Journal of Politics.

Journal: The Journal of Politics

28-Sep-2026

Incisionless radiosurgery shows promise for severe, treatment-resistant depression

American Society for Radiation Oncology
Reports and Proceedings

A highly focused, incisionless form of radiation therapy significantly reduced symptoms of major depression and thoughts of suicide among patients with severe, treatment-resistant psychiatric illness in a prospective observational study. Before treatment, 14 of 20 patients reported suicidal thoughts; afterward, just one did.

Meeting: American Society for Radiation Oncology Annual Meeting

28-Sep-2026

Financial stress bleeds into our relationships. But partners who provide emotional support can help.

University of Florida
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Financial stress can spill over into romantic relationships, with couples reporting more relationship stress when money worries were higher.

Journal: Personal Relationships

28-Sep-2026

Though seen as a threat to humanity, AI reporting in the West reflects a clear chain of dominance and dependence

University of Sharjah
Peer-Reviewed Publication

A study of 43,000 newspaper articles reveals that AI media narratives produce power asymmetries, with some countries enjoying favorable linguistic representations while others are portrayed far less positively.

28-Sep-2026

Social media may make investors feel more confident than they should be

University of Georgia
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Investment advice is only a scroll away. But new research from the University of Georgia suggests social media may leave some investors feeling more knowledgeable than they actually are.

Journal: International Journal of Bank Marketing