In the News
for the week of March 9, 2026
Nature NewsYouthful antics predict lifespan — at least for these fish
Activity levels and daytime sleepiness can be combined into a ‘behavioural clock’ that predicts whether a fish will have a short life or a long one. Karl Deisseroth, the D. H. Chen Professor of Bioengineering and of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, provides comment.
Stanford's Clayman Institute for Gender ResearchHow racialized masculinity shapes Black men’s mental health
Headlines abound about the ways in which men and boys are struggling in our divided, digital age. But commentators too often overlook the distinct mental health challenges that Black men and boys face. Rates of suicidality among Black Americans have increased significantly in recent decades, and men represent a startling 81% of decedents. Suicide is now the third leading cause of death for young Black men, and the numbers are rising. New research by Leslie Adams, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, offers a framework for understanding – and addressing – this mental health crisis.
National TodayDaylight Saving Time Shift Can Disrupt Health and Safety
Daylight saving time returned on Sunday, March 8, 2026, causing many Americans to lose an hour of sleep. Health experts say the sudden time shift can disrupt circadian rhythms and have negative impacts on physical and mental health, including increased risk of heart attacks, strokes, migraines, and accidents. Jamie Zeitzer, Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, provides comment.