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Iberdrola posts 12% increase in net profit boosted by networks business
Europe's largest utility Iberdrola said on Wednesday that its net profit rose 12% last year to 6.29 billion euros ($7.42 billion), supported by its power network business in Britain and in the United States.
More than 168 pounds of marijuana found in Kings Mountain business, police say
More than 168 pounds of marijuana were found in a downtown Kings Mountain business, according to police.
Octavia Spencer Talks New Film 'Tow,' Prioritizing Her Health, More
Actor Octavia Spencer joins TODAY to talk about her new movie, “Tow,” with a star-studded cast, including Rose Byrne, Ariana DeBose and more. She also reflects on 14 years since winning an Oscar for her role in “The Help.” Then, she discusses living with type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure and how she's raising awareness about the related risks and the importance of testing for early signs of kidney damage. (Sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim)
The war on science: resisting and rebuilding at a crucial juncture
Peter Staley’s talk at the opening session of the Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections (CROI 2026) in Denver was a grim post-mortem of one of the most challenging years in recent HIV history – an ‘annus horribilis’ – a phrase Queen Elizabeth II used to describe 1992 and The Lancet applied to 2025.
Hotmail Founder Sabeer Bhatia Slams Dhurandhar: 'Watching Senseless Killings Is Not Entertainment'
Sabeer Bhatia expressed particular concern about the film's impact on younger audiences
Galaxy S26 series leak reveals a surprising downgrade for battery health
Leaked Galaxy S26 EU labels suggest massive efficiency gains, but reveal a potential downgrade in long-term battery health and charge cycles.
Newsom blasted by CA GOP Chair over viral clip labeled 'racist' by critics: 'He should be embarrassed'
California GOP chairwoman accuses Gov. Gavin Newsom of condescending remarks after viral clip showed discussing his poor SAT score with Atlanta mayor.
Arabella Solomon ’33 Earns First Place in Regional Science Fair
Arabella Solomon ’33 took home top honors at the regional science fair on Saturday, Feb. 14, for her project, titled "Using Sound Frequencies to Clear Microplastics from NC Waterways.”
Exploring The Natural World With Elizabeth Kolbert
Join SciFri Book Club to discuss Kolbert's "Life on a Little-Known Planet."
Nationwide recall issued for popular supplement, consumer health risk: Return ASAP
The product is being recalled because it contains a higher level of a potent compound than is listed on the label, which poses a health risk.
New off-Broadway show stars Elizabethtown native, viral TikTok husband-and-wife dancers
Perhaps you're not in love with your job, or your relationship is feeling a little rocky.
Pacers insider Dustin Dopirak breaks down loss to Dallas Mavericks
The Indiana Pacers fell to the Dallas Mavericks in a game Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
Sidney Crosby shares injury news for Penguins after Olympics
Crosby sat out the final two games at the Olympics.
The Carlson-Huckabee interview may be the wake-up call Americans needed
The interview brought the 'Israel first vs America first' debate to heart of the American right.
Are we really overdiagnosing mental illness?
It’s tempting to dismiss the proliferation of labels as a fad, but there’s more to this phenomenon than a simple culture-war reading allows
New oxygen gel could prevent amputation in diabetic wound patients
Chronic wounds often spiral out of control because oxygen can’t reach the deepest layers of injured tissue. A new gel developed at UC Riverside delivers a continuous flow of oxygen right where it’s needed most, using a tiny battery-powered system. In high-risk mice, wounds healed in weeks instead of worsening. The innovation could dramatically reduce amputations—and may even open doors for lab-grown organs.
New York Jets Flight Connections 02/22/26
Happy Sunday, Jets fans! Here are your daily links to kick your day off. Michael Nania – Which Jets free agents are worth keeping at their market values?\ Michael Nania – NY Jets’ Breece Hall pushes for ‘better infrastructure’ with ‘Free20’ Antwan Staley – Jets should avoid drafting QB in 2026 NFL Draft, says NFL […]
3 takeaways from Utah’s loss to UCF
Utes had their chances, but the Knights made the plays to earn a 2-point win.
Some supplements may pose risks for people with diabetes, experts say
Experts warn people with diabetes to be careful with certain supplements that can dangerously affect blood sugar levels and interact with medications.
Global Leaders and Businesses Pore Over Fallout of More US Tariff Swoons
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korean trade officials scrambled Saturday to assess the impact of a U.S. Supreme Court ruling to invalidate some Trump administration tariffs, as business and governments around the world pored over the possible fallout from moves in Washington on the global economy.
Scientists discover why high altitude protects against diabetes
Living at high altitude appears to protect against diabetes, and scientists have finally discovered the reason. When oxygen levels drop, red blood cells switch into a new metabolic mode and absorb large amounts of glucose from the blood. This helps the body cope with thin air while also reducing blood sugar levels. A drug that recreates this effect reversed diabetes in mice, hinting at a powerful new treatment strategy.
Country music star confirms he and girlfriend broke up: ‘Just didn’t work out’
The singer and his ex recently addressed the rumors.
Full Court Press (2/20/26)
NORTHEAST KANSAS (KSNT) – The postseason is almost here. A thrilling Friday night across Northeast Kansas as many area teams prepare for Sub-State. Girls Topeka 58, Emporia 40 Silver Lake 68, St. Marys 31 Washburn Rural 40, Hayden 38 Highland Park 62, Sumner 11 Shawnee Heights 65, Turner 14 Holton 47, Sabetha 33 Perry-Lecompton 46, […]
Police in N.C. investigate two cases of suspected political violence
One happened in Huntersville and the other one in the town of Aberdeen.
Police in N.C. investigate two cases of suspected political violence
One happened in Huntersville and the other one in the town of Aberdeen.
Patriots part of new-look NFL competition committee
Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel is one of four new additions to the group.
NC mental health overhaul: Coastal Horizons sees high demand as state releases year-one progress report
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services said it is working to meet growing demand. Secretary Dev Sangvai said the state has reached a turning point.
State Politics Affecting Trump’s Push to Limit AI Regulation
The Trump administration plans to sue states for their artificial intelligence laws, but how the push is affecting work on future legislation depends on a state’s politics.
Trump climate health rollback likely to hit poor, minority areas hardest, experts say
The Trump administration’s Environmental Protection Agency overturned some pollution regulations.
Health Rounds: Link between low oxygen and reduced blood sugar could yield new diabetes treatments
Diabetes is less common among people living at high altitudes, where oxygen levels are low, than at sea level, and researchers who have discovered why that happens say the reason may lead to new treatments.
Women’s Basketball: Iowa rolls past Purdue, 83-74
Ava Heiden and Taylor Stremlow went supernova to help a shorthanded Iowa squad grab another road win
Shining Lights Program tackles gender equity in STEM with new cohort
As a postdoctoral physics researcher, Elizabeth Dresselhaus had found many excellent networking groups for young women scientists — but she longed for a structured environment to learn professional
Spanish Business Lobby Urges More Strategic Migration Policy
Spain needs to create a “true migration policy,” even as a government plan to legalize about half a million migrants “makes sense,” one of the country’s most influential business groups said in a report.
Column | 8 science-backed habits for a healthier heart
People who focus on these things not only have better cardiovascular health, but are also protected against conditions such as diabetes, dementia and cancer.
Column | 8 science-backed habits for a healthier heart
People who focus on these things not only have better cardiovascular health, but are also protected against conditions such as diabetes, dementia and cancer.
Toy firms look to US Supreme Court as tariffs keep them on edge
"You cannot go to sleep on this president," says one toymaker, of the ongoing uncertainty over trade policy.
Shia LaBeouf breaks silence after Mardi Gras arrest in connection with alleged brawl with 2 men
Shia LaBeouf has broken his silence after he was arrested in connection with an alleged brawl with two men at Mardi Gras in New Orleans.
Five Berkeley Lab Scientists Receive DOE Early Career Research Awards
Five scientists from Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) have received Early Career Research Program (ECRP) awards from the Department of Energy. The ECRP program, now in its 16th year, was established to bolster the nation’s scientific workforce by supporting exceptional researchers at the outset of their careers, when many scientists do their most formative work. Recipients use the funding to pursue projects that have the potential to solve scientific challenges and advance the country’s STEM capabilities. To be eligible for the program, a researcher must be an untenured, tenure-track assistant or associate professor at a U.S. academic institution, or a full-time employee at a DOE national laboratory or Office of Science user facility, who is within 10 years of having earned their doctorate. Awards to an institution of higher education will be approximately $875,000 over five years, and awards to a DOE national laboratory or Office of Science user facility will be approximately $2,750,000 over five years. This year’s Berkeley Lab awardees and their projects are listed below: Timon Heim: Better detectors for more powerful particle colliders Timon Heim is a staff scientist in the Physics Division. His ECRP project will develop a new type of detector that can track the particles generated by collisions in particle colliders with high spatial and temporal resolution. Current detectors in use at high-energy colliders, like the ATLAS detector at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) at CERN, can track the trajectory and measure momentum of particles, but they can’t track a particle’s time of arrival with sufficient precision to discern from which of the many particle interactions they originate. Heim’s proposed technology — called a 4D tracking detector, because it captures data about particles’ positions in space and time — aims to solve this challenge, allowing researchers to glean more precise data from collision experiments to uncover new insights into fundamental forces and potentially discover new particles. The enhanced capabilities of 4D detectors will be a necessity for experiments at future colliders, such as the Muon Collider or Future Circular Collider. The project will develop custom microelectronics that process the signal of a pixelated silicon sensor that can register charged particles passing through it in an extreme radiation environment that these colliders produce during operation. The goal is to measure individual particles’ position with 50-micro-meter spatial and 50 pico-second (one trillionth of a second) temporal precision, for an incoming flux of around 1 billion particles per second per square centimeter. Harrison Lisabeth: Studying underground processes to unleash abundant energy Harrison Lisabeth is a research scientist in the Energy Geoscience Division focused on combining real-world experiments and AI to guide development of geothermal energy systems. His project will explore how deep underground rock formations – where geothermal wells are dug – are stressed by chemical reactions of the minerals and mechanical strain from movements in the Earth. A better understanding of subsurface stresses is essential to engineer safe and reliable geothermal wells that access the heat of deep rocks to produce electricity. It is estimated that the U.S. could generate ten times the amount of energy needed to power the grid using geothermal sources. Lisabeth plans to simulate how minerals grow, dissolve, and influence the behavior of surrounding rock in geothermal reservoirs by tracking chemical changes in rock samples under pressure in the lab. The project will also develop machine learning models to predict geologic strain based on field measurements and refine existing models that describe how common rock types deform under stress. Combining these approaches, Lisabeth hopes to develop a framework to predict stress to improve stability and longevity of geothermal wells. Daniel Carney: Pushing the quantum boundaries of particle measurement Daniel Carney is a staff scientist in the Physics Division who uses quantum information science to study particle physics and gravity. At very small scales, “quantum noise” — random fluctuations from the act of measurement — can drown out faint signals from rare processes. Carney’s ECRP project, “Fundamental Physics at the Quantum Limits of Measurement,” aims to build a new mechanical quantum sensor that can measure extremely small particle interactions below the limits of that quantum noise. The approach uses lasers to hold a tiny bead containing radioactive atoms; when one decays, the system measures the bead’s motion and the energy of any particles emitted. The experiment’s initial goal is to search for heavy sterile neutrinos, hypothetical particles predicted by some extensions of the Standard Model. The system could also help measure the mass of the neutrino, study the way particles interact through the electromagnetic and weak forces, and hunt for low-mass dark matter — all unsolved mysteries in particle physics. Callum Wilkinson: Using machine learning to demystify neutrinos Callum Wilkinson is a staff scientist in the Physics Division and part of the international Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment (DUNE) hosted by Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory. DUNE will create an intense beam of neutrinos that interact in detectors in Illinois and, after an 800-mile journey through the earth, in massive detectors in South Dakota. By precisely measuring neutrinos and how they change, researchers will get a better understanding of their fundamental properties and whether they are responsible for why there is so much more matter than antimatter in our universe. Wilkinson’s ECRP project will apply two machine learning techniques to improve the analysis of DUNE’s data and enhance the experiment’s precision. One approach will look for hidden patterns in how neutrinos interact and produce low-energy particles, while the other will help correct for distortions in what the detectors record. The methods will be tested on one of DUNE’s prototype detectors and could be used in other neutrino experiments, improving their measurements and helping scientists build better models. Aditi Krishnapriyan: Machine learning methods that scale as datasets grow Aditi Krishnapriyan is a faculty scientist in Berkeley Lab’s Applied Mathematics and Computational Research Division (AMCR) and assistant professor at UC Berkeley. Her project, awarded through UC Berkeley, will develop machine learning methods that scale with dataset size for modeling complex, multi-scale phenomena. The resulting tools can be applied in a wide range of research, including the study of new electrolytes for batteries or the examination of molecular interactions. ### Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) is committed to groundbreaking research focused on discovery science and solutions for abundant and reliable energy supplies. The lab’s expertise spans materials, chemistry, physics, biology, earth and environmental science, mathematics, and computing. Researchers from around the world rely on the lab’s world-class scientific facilities for their own pioneering research. Founded in 1931 on the belief that the biggest problems are best addressed by teams, Berkeley Lab and its scientists have been recognized with 17 Nobel Prizes. Berkeley Lab is a multiprogram national laboratory managed by the University of California for the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Science. DOE’s Office of Science is the single largest supporter of basic research in the physical sciences in the United States, and is working to address some of the most pressing challenges of our time. For more information, please visit energy.gov/science.
Google Debuts $499 Pixel 10a Just Ahead of the iPhone 17e Reveal
Alphabet Inc.’s Google introduced its latest entry-level Pixel smartphone, hoping that new AI software capabilities, minor hardware refinements and an unchanged $499 price can make up for an otherwise iterative update.
Ohio Republican leaders donate Wexner campaign cash amid Epstein probe
Ohio politicians, including Robert Sprague, Dave Yost, and Keith Faber, are donating campaign contributions from Les Wexner to charity.
A plastic surgeon shares the most common botched surgeries he fixes
A plastic surgeon said he regularly fixes eye lifts, nose jobs, breast implants, and overdone filler injections.
Blight, affordability, and entertainment topics of conversation for Westside residents at mayor’s town hall
Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan met with Westside residents for the second town hall in her ongoing series to hear directly from the community about their concerns. The meeting at Westside High School focused on pressing issues such as trash, homelessness, affordability, and the need for more family-friendly activities.
Metro Detroit retirees turn Winter Olympics into stop No. 42 on global sports quest
For many retirees, slowing down is part of the plan. For Doug and Carol Hill of Macomb Township, retirement has meant picking up the pace.
Why Is Mamdani Threatening a Property Tax Hike?
The mayor says the city will be forced to raise property taxes if Governor Hochul and Albany refuse to increase taxes on the wealthy.
Trey Hendrickson franchise tag rumors: Bengals' options, best landing spots
After a drama-filled 2025 offseason, Cincinnati and its star pass rusher face a similar dilemma.
$2,600 per month health insurance premium: ‘The math isn’t math-ing’
Insurance premiums are exploding across Florida — and for one retired math teacher in The Villages, the numbers are staggering. After nearly 30 years in the classroom, Michael Fell medically retired and moved to The Villages with his wife, Dawn. Instead of enjoying retirement, he’s trying to solve what may be the most baffling equation of his life. “The math isn’t math-ing for us,” Fell said. Last year, Fell paid $723 a month for coverage through Florida Blue. In January, after enhanced federal health care subsidies expired, the bill jumped to more than $2,600 a month. “Which caused our premium to go up by about 259%. I’ll throw some math out there for the audience as a former math teacher,” Fell said.
Dress for the job you want to keep
With layoffs, slow hiring and return-to-office mandates reshaping the labor market, workers are dressing more carefully to project competence.
Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky high school sports scores, Feb. 16-Feb. 22
A look at Northern Kentucky and Cincinnati high school sports scores reported to The Enquirer from Feb. 16 to Feb. 22.
Virtual Health Care Not Just for Mental Health, Study Finds
A new study of Medicare patients across the country has found that nearly half of telehealth visits are for non-mental health conditions, often chronic conditions like diabetes or high blood pressure. The results provide a crucial foundation to help make quality care accessible to all.
Potomac River sewage spill prompts health warnings
Dr. Marc Siegel discusses severe health concerns near the Potomac River in Maryland after a burst pipe released over 240 million gallons of raw sewage.
Love Sweet Iced Coffee? Thailand Wants You To Drink It With Less Sugar
By I. Edwards HealthDay ReporterMONDAY, Feb. 16, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Thailand is taking aim at sugary drinks as health officials warn that too much sugar is fueling rising rates of obesity and diabetes. Earlier this week, nine major coffee chains across the Southeast Asian country agreed to cut the default sugar content in ...
Winter Olympics 2026 Day 8 recap: Jordan Stolz sets Olympic record; Jaelin Kauf, Elizabeth Lemley medal in dual moguls
Philadelphians can show their love for birds by counting them this weekend
Skip the roses this Valentine’s Day, and grab your binoculars and a field guide for science, with this weekend's Great Backyard Bird Count.
Scientists reveal what really happens after you die
People may be conscious for several hours after they have died, a study has claimed.
Bonnabel and Riverdale decided the district title, and a ‘four-year guy’ made the difference
It was crunch time, with a lot on the line. However, Bonnabel senior guard Thomas Molette was in his comfort zone.
James Van Der Beek's brother shares 'devastation' after actor's death: 'I now know why people call it heartbreak'
James Van Der Beek's younger brother, Jared, shared his 'devastation and pain' in a candid and emotional tribute to the late actor: 'I now know why people call it heartbreak.'
Former Wendy’s employees, La. Health Dept. inspection claim unhealthy conditions at Downtown Lake Charles location
Former employees at Wendy's Broad Street location described unhealthy conditions, claims backed up by a Louisiana Department of Health inspection.
Ossoff probe finds lack of access to mental health care is pushing children into jail
Children in need of mental health care are being locked up in detention facilities across the country, even when they have not been charged with a crime, according to a new report from Georgia U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff's office.
Health Watch: Keep your heart happy and healthy this Valentine's Day
Bill to Alter Oregon Health Plan “Is Dead,” Sponsor Says
Former Gov. John Kitzhaber was among those who argued the law governing the state’s health care rationing system did not need to be changed.
Watch Texas state wrestling championships: Live stream, schedule, tickets
The UIL wrestling championships begin on Friday in Cypress.
Watch Georgia high school state wrestling championships Day 3: Live stream, schedule, tickets
The GHSA wrestling championships reset on Friday in Morrow.
The Air Force changed how gate guards greet people, frustrating troops
One Air Force base's new mandated greetings for security personnel saw backlash, with troops and civilian workers calling them 'stupid.'
Google Says Deep Think AI Can Partner on Advanced Math, Science
Alphabet Inc. has updated its Gemini Deep Think artificial intelligence model for better performance in math and science research, the company said.
Pacific Science Center selling Boeing IMAX Theater, other buildings
Parts of the Pacific Science Center, including the Boeing IMAX Theater, are being sold to the owners of the Space Needle.
Tillis pans 'political lawfare' after grand jury declines to indict Democratic lawmakers
The two-term senator has been a thorn in the president’s side even before he declared he wouldn’t seek reelection last June.
John Kitzhaber Is Still Fighting for His Oregon Health Plan
Today, surging health costs break budgets of people, businesses and governments alike. And the godfather of the state’s largest health insurance plan feels its stewards have lost their way.
‘Wuthering Heights’ review: A messy, occasionally irresistible adaptation
Emerald Fennell's "Wuthering Heights," starring Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi, is basically fan fiction of Emily Brontë’s 1847 novel, writes Moira Macdonald.
Needle-free insulin? Scientists invent gel that delivers insulin through the skin in animal studies
A new polymer gel can deliver insulin through intact skin in animal tests. It could someday offer a path toward needle-free diabetes treatment, some say.
Humana’s Profit Outlook Adds to Health Insurance Gloom
Humana Inc. forecast profit that fell short of Wall Street’s expectations for the year, the latest insurer to disappoint investors as the industry grapples with rising costs and government pressure.
The rise of vice-signalling: how hatred poisoned politics
Over the last 10 years, the terms of political debate have changed completely – and week by week they seem to get worse
Elizabeth Warren and Josh Hawley: A bipartisan Senate duo aims to break up "Big Medicine"
Warren and Hawley don't agree on much, but they've found common ground on health care and affordability.
VCs Give Solace Health $1 Billion Valuation for Patient Advocacy Tech
The demand for help navigating the famously complex US health care system has propelled a startup called Solace Health to a $1 billion valuation — offering health advocacy for people trying to schedule appointments, interpret treatment plans and understand medical bills.
Traditional food could help reverse Nepal’s ‘diabetes epidemic’, studies suggest
With medication largely unaffordable in the country, experts hope community support and a change in diet could reduce soaring type 2 diabetes rates
‘He has consistently delivered’: Isaac Salver, Joshua Fuller back Fabián Basabe for re-election
‘All of our residents benefit from his efforts.’
Daily Caffeine Could Reduce Your Risk of Developing Dementia, Study Shows
Have another cup.
UChicago scientists analyze data after Antarctic balloon mission to help explore mysteries of cosmos
Vote for Section V's Boys Athlete of the Week for Feb. 2-8 presented by Faber Builders
Your vote will determine who will be the Faber Builders Boys Sports Athlete of the Week for Feb.2-8.
Jon Kudelka, much-loved Australian political cartoonist, dies aged 53
Award-winning Tasmanian artist’s work was published by The Australian, The Saturday Paper and The Hobart Mercury
San Diego County health workers strike expands as over 500 pharmacy employees join picket lines
'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood' sequel drops surprise Super Bowl 2026 trailer
'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood' sequel gets surprise Super Bowl 2026 trailer with Brad Pitt returning as Cliff Booth opposite Elizabeth Debicki.
Trump lashes out at Team USA athlete for sharing thoughts on political situation at home
President Trump criticized Team USA freestyle skier Hunter Hess after he and other American athletes at the Milano Cortina Winter Games shared their thoughts on U.S. politics.
This Week in Missouri Politics - February 8, 2026
Scott Faughn is joined by Speaker of the House Jon Patterson. On the panel, Scott is joined by Representatives Ray Reed, Elizabeth Fuchs, Travis Wilson and Dr. George Hruza.
Democrat Chasity Verret Martinez wins Louisiana state House special seat in district Trump won
Democrat Chasity Verret Martinez defeated her Republican opponent in a district President Trump won by 13 points in 2024.
Anna Sui Ushers Her Fashion Label Into the Future With the Help of Her Three Nieces
With the help of some of her nieces, the New York designer Anna Sui is steering her 45-year-old label into the future.
What time does Super Bowl 2026 start today? Kickoff, halftime, pregame schedule
Welcome to Super Bowl Sunday. Here's when the Seahawks and Patriots kickoff today and more key times to know.
Health costs are fueling voter stress and powering campaigns for Ossoff and other Democrats
U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff of Georgia, one of the party's most endangered incumbents this year, said at a rally Saturday attended by more than 1,000 people in an Atlanta suburb that health care is part of President Donald Trump's abandonment of working people.
Missouri lawmakers move to seize control of high school sports
Missouri lawmakers are moving to seize control of high school sports.
OC health agency official placed on leave after criticizing oversight of COVID vendor
Chief compliance officer Kelly Sabet, who accused COVID testing vendor 360 Clinic of double billing the county, is sent home from job.
Trump signs order threatening tariffs on nations doing business with Iran
U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Friday that may impose a 25% tariff on countries that do business with Iran.
Seattle Seahawks' Grey Zabel joined rarified air with OROY votes
Seahawks guard Grey Zabel joined rarified air finishing third in Offensive Rookie of the Year voting, another bright signal for his young career.
Experts Warn: The Dangerous Blur Between Science and Wellness in Mental Health Bestsellers
A marketplace where labels blur In many bookstores, titles rooted in clinical science sit inches from glossy self-help guides promising instant serenity. That proximity can make rigorous research look interchangeable with lifestyle advice, especially when everything shares the same bright displays. Readers encounter a single aisle labeled “psychology,” even when the content ranges from peer-reviewed evidence to spiritual rituals. The result is a subtle but pervasive blur, turning a complex health landscape into a grab-bag of mixed claims. Why the shelves can mislead Retail categories are built for convenience, not for methodological clarity or clinical accuracy. When “development personal” or “wellness” becomes the default bin, evidence-based psychology competes with coaching manifestos and mystical manuals. The visual language of covers—calming color palettes, confident subtitles, glowing endorsements—flattens the distinction between randomized trials and anecdotal wisdom. In that aesthetic harmony, a guide on cognitive behavioral therapy may appear no more “serious” than a book on moon manifestation. The stakes for readers and patients Confusion carries real risks, including delayed care when people self-treat serious symptoms with untested routines. Vulnerable readers—facing depression, trauma, or anxiety—may be swayed by charismatic voices over careful data. Some messages frame recovery as pure willpower, which can amplify shame when symptoms persist despite effort. Others overpromise universal solutions, ignoring cultural context, diagnostic nuance, and comorbidity. “Shelving is not neutral; it shapes beliefs, expectations, and choices.” What professionals and retailers are asking Clinicians and public-health experts argue for clear, readable signage that separates science-based mental health from broader wellness. Books by licensed psychiatrists or psychologists that cite peer-reviewed studies could be grouped under “Evidence-Based Mental Health.” Adjacent space might host reflective memoirs, coaching workbooks, or contemplative philosophy—valuable in their way, but clearly labeled as non-clinical guidance. Booksellers emphasize their dual role as cultural curators and commercial actors, noting they respond to demand while striving for quality standards. How clarity could look and feel The goal is not to police ideas, but to help readers navigate with confidence. Transparent categorization respects reader autonomy while lifting the signal of credible practice. Clear tags—such as “scientific references,” “clinical overview,” or “personal narrative”—can work like map legends, turning a maze into a route. And when a book blends modes, hybrid labels can acknowledge both insight and limitation. A practical checklist for choosing wisely Check the author’s credentials: clinical license, academic affiliation, or relevant training. Scan the references: citations to peer-reviewed journals or reputable guidelines. Look for scope limits: clear statements about who the book is and isn’t for, and when to seek care. Seek methods, not miracles: approaches tested across diverse groups, with measurable outcomes. Watch the language: be wary of absolute claims, stigmatizing tones, or one-size-fits-all promises. Cross-verify with trusted bodies: national psychology associations or public-health agencies. The publisher’s responsibility Publishers can raise the bar by standardizing disclosure on methods, sample sizes, and limitations. Editorial policies could require conflict-of-interest statements, transparent citations, and plain-language summaries of evidence. Marketing should avoid medicalized framing for books that lack clinical validation, even when sales incentives press for bold claims. When a manuscript mixes reflection with research, honest jacket copy can prevent false equivalence. Coexisting without confusion Wellness writing can offer genuine comfort, perspective, and daily habits that support well-being. Scientific texts can provide structured tools, validated therapies, and realistic expectations for progress. The aim is to let these strands coexist, while giving readers the navigational cues to tell them apart. With clearer shelves, informed labels, and modest design tweaks, we can protect reader trust—and keep the aisle both inviting and intelligent.
City Effort to Dispatch Mental Health Workers Ends in Police Response 86% of the Time
Reacting to the police shooting of Jabez Chakraborty, Mayor Mamdani plans to speed up the expansion of community responders, but a CITY analysis of existing efforts found that 911 dispatchers call in cops in the vast majority of cases.
NFL awards: Mike Vrabel of the Patriots wins his second Coach of the Year award
The NFL handed out its awards from the regular season at its NFL Honors show Thursday.
Georgia politics roundup: Legislative session update, how 2026 midterm elections are shaping up
In Washington, resignations and retirements are leaving four Republican-held U.S. House seats in Georgia up for grabs this year. This all comes as local state lawmakers in Georgia are convening for the 2026 legislative session. On Thursday’s “Closer Look,” WABE politics reporter Rahul Bali returned to talk about the latest news from Georgia State Capitol.
Ballad Health: 300+ patients treated after carbon monoxide leak at Milligan University
ELIZABETHTON, Tenn. (WJHL) — Ballad Health said in a Thursday update that its hospitals have seen more than 300 patients related to a carbon monoxide leak at Milligan University. The leak was disco…
Sun Life U.S. and DentaQuest Health Access Hero Awards now accepting applications and nominations
The Health Access Hero Awards application and nomination process is now open for 2026 grants and individual recognitions. Each year, Sun Life U.S. and DentaQuest, part of Sun Life's dental business, recognize organizations and change-makers strengthening their communities with programs that increase access to care and improve health outcomes. The Health Access Hero Awards focus on education, awareness, treatment and support services for oral health and diabetes. Grant recipients range from hospi