http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/allnews/focus/lifelong-well-being.html http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/wellbeing-children.html What do Ukrainian children who fled the war in their home country need in order to feel comfortable in Switzerland? Wed, 06 May 2026 22:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/wellbeing-children.html Brigitte Blöchlinger 2026-05-06T22:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2026/oxytocin-group-competition.html A recent study shows that “love hormone” oxytocin levels increase when rivalry or clearly defined groups are involved – particularly in men. Tue, 05 May 2026 22:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2026/oxytocin-group-competition.html 2026-05-05T22:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2026/Mortality.html A study of infants who were raised in care institutions in the 1950s shows that the lack of affection in early childhood seriously affects a person throughout their life. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 22:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2026/Mortality.html 2026-04-29T22:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2026/suicide-attempt.html A single conversation can make the difference: Brief, structured interventions significantly reduce the risk of a renewed suicide attempt. Mon, 16 Mar 2026 23:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2026/suicide-attempt.html 2026-03-16T23:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2026/mentalization.html Humans often adapt their behavior to that of other people with lightning speed. A new study shows which brain networks control this social adaptation. Sun, 08 Mar 2026 23:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2026/mentalization.html 2026-03-08T23:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2026/school-later.html On school days, adolescents are chronically sleep-deprived. A new study reveals that a flexible starting time can improve their sleep quality, health and academic performance. Wed, 25 Feb 2026 23:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2026/school-later.html 2026-02-25T23:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/eating-disorders.html Nutrition psychiatrist Patrick Pasi treats patients with eating disorders and explores new therapeutic methods at the USZ Eating Disorders Center. Sun, 08 Feb 2026 23:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/eating-disorders.html Thomas Gull / Translation: Karen Oettli-Geddes 2026-02-08T23:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/mind-doctor.html Rwandan psychologist Celestin Mutuyimana studies how societies can overcome historical trauma – and hopes to help his compatriots heal. Sun, 01 Feb 2026 23:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/mind-doctor.html Andres Eberhard; Translation: Caitlin Stephens 2026-02-01T23:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2026/aggressive-teens.html Physical aggression by adolescents against their parents is more common than people realize. According to a long-term study, violent behavior peaks at age 13. Sun, 01 Feb 2026 23:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2026/aggressive-teens.html 2026-02-01T23:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2026/Staying-Single.html Long-term singles experience a sharper decline in life satisfaction over time and feel lonelier and more depressed – especially in their late twenties. Tue, 13 Jan 2026 23:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2026/Staying-Single.html 2026-01-13T23:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/alzheimer-research.html How can we influence whether we develop Alzheimer’s disease? Researchers at UZH are examining the factors that trigger the onset of the disease – and those that shield us against it. Mon, 12 Jan 2026 23:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/alzheimer-research.html Text: Theo von Däniken/Translation: Philip Isler 2026-01-12T23:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/evolutionary-medicine.html The modern world offers an abundance of convenience foods. But our Stone Age physiology isn’t built for modern diets, which are taking their toll on our bodies. Wed, 07 Jan 2026 23:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/evolutionary-medicine.html Simona Ryser 2026-01-07T23:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2025/Healthy_Lifestyle.html Are you trying to change your lifestyle and do more for your health? Keeping New Year’s resolutions isn’t easy. Psychologist Urte Scholz examines how it can be done. Wed, 31 Dec 2025 23:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2025/Healthy_Lifestyle.html Simona Ryser, Translation: Georgia Gray 2025-12-31T23:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2025/fasten.html In today’s secular world of abundance, fasting has lost its religious necessity – yet it has made a comeback as a form of “detox.” Mon, 15 Dec 2025 23:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2025/fasten.html Barbara Simpson, Translation: Karen Oettli-Geddes 2025-12-15T23:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2025/legal-drinking-age.html A UZH study shows that raising the minimum legal drinking age significantly reduces teenage alcohol consumption. As a beneficial side effect, this has led to better academic performance and mental health. Mon, 15 Dec 2025 23:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2025/legal-drinking-age.html 2025-12-15T23:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2025/into-the-woods.html UZH anthropologist Colin Shaw investigates from an evolutionary perspective which environments are harmful to our health and which are beneficial. Tue, 04 Nov 2025 23:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2025/into-the-woods.html Barbara Simpson 2025-11-04T23:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2025/bad-news.html Communication scientist Anne Schulz is investigating how we can stay informed without harming our mental health. Tue, 28 Oct 2025 23:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2025/bad-news.html Text: Simona Ryser; Translation: Philip Isler 2025-10-28T23:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2025/swiss-gender-medicine-symposium.html Heart attack symptoms, disease risks, drug responses: our understanding of gender- and sex-specific differences in medicine is growing. Tue, 14 Oct 2025 22:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2025/swiss-gender-medicine-symposium.html Brigitte Blöchlinger 2025-10-14T22:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2025/jaric-sabv.html Neuroendocrinologist Ivana Jaric is spearheading the first pan-European network aimed at integrating sex as a biological variable into preclinical research. Mon, 13 Oct 2025 22:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2025/jaric-sabv.html Interview: Carole Scheidegger 2025-10-13T22:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2025/stress_resilience.html Chronic stress affects both body and mind, with serious consequences for our health. Researchers at UZH are studying how this happens – and what makes us resilient. Sun, 05 Oct 2025 22:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2025/stress_resilience.html Roger Nickl; Translation: Karen Oettli-Geddes 2025-10-05T22:00:00Z