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An unusual psychedelic found in Salvia divinorum shows promise for treating pain, addiction, and stroke in animal models. However, anxiety-inducing side effects and a fleeting duration mean modified versions may be…
In this ad hoc secondary analysis of a randomized clinical trial, a supported transition from obstetric care to postpartum primary care was associated ...
Do violent workplaces change how mental health professionals view patient rights? New research shows that psychiatric staff who regularly experience physical assaults or feel insecure tend to hold less critical views on…
Social media influencers are touting a mixture of juice, coconut water, and salt as a cure for chronic stress. However, endocrinological evidence suggests this beverage offers little physiological benefit and may…
A recent PNAS study highlights a massive math problem in neuroscience: most studies claiming to find differences between male and female responses fail to use the correct statistical tests to actually compare the sexes.
New parents expect to lose sleep, but a new longitudinal study reveals that early postpartum depression and anxiety can predict worse perceived sleep quality months later, creating a cycle of distress for both mothers…
Recent research in Mindfulness suggests that when mothers mindfully observe their distressed infants without getting overwhelmed, they engage brain regions tied to emotional regulation. This "decentering" alters their…
In the years following type 2 diabetes diagnosis, women are more likely to develop mental health conditions, while men are more likely to develop cardiovascular and renal complications, according to a ...
A new study explores the distinct mental pathways that lead to impulsive versus planned aggression in adults. The findings reveal that men and women rely on different cognitive habits when navigating hostile social…
A familiar smell can instantly transport you back to childhood. Neuroscientists have now mapped how this happens, discovering that early scent memories physically relocate from the brain’s olfactory center to deeper…
A new analysis of over 70,000 people across 59 countries reveals that personal demographics like age, education, and income predict relationship status differently depending on a nation's cultural values.
Semaglutide use was linked to fewer hospital stays in people with bipolar disorder, but more testing is needed.
A major study found that adults with depression show disrupted production of new neurons in the hippocampus, potentially weakening the brain’s ability to separate new experiences from painful memories. The researchers…
The human brain continuously receives information from inside the body that helps detect physical needs and emotional states, such as a racing heartbeat, shortness of breath, hunger, thirst, pain and ...
Accurate disclosure of conflicts of interest (COI) is vital for trust and transparency in clinical research, but few studies have evaluated these disclosures in the manual therapy literature. The prim ...
Why do male victims of domestic abuse often suffer in silence? New research details how shame, fear of being blamed, and distinct cultural barriers discourage Black, Latino, and White men from seeking support for…
Use this lesson plan to demonstrate to students the differences between AI and human perception of empathy.
Shorter commutes, lower homeownership, and high residential retention are strong markers of a great community. A recent study developed a unique quality-of-life index for 3,100 U.S. counties based on people’s actual…
Can sound therapy improve stress, sleep, pain, or recovery? Research explores the health effects of singing bowls, tuning forks, vibration, and acoustic therapies.
A new study reveals that women anticipate harsh social judgments for boasting and strategically use modesty to navigate relationships with other women. The findings shed light on the unseen hurdles women face when…
Semaglutide, widely used to treat diabetes and obesity, was associated with fewer cognitive signs and symptoms in people with psychiatric disorders, according to a new study led by researchers at the University of…
Can a computer deliver effective psychotherapy? New research indicates that while AI chatbots display remarkable empathy, they struggle to consistently adapt specific cognitive behavioral techniques to individual users…
Sleep is crucial for our overall health, helping to support brain function, emotional regulation, a healthy immune system and more. Here are three tips to help you get the most from your sleep. Don’t rely
A comprehensive new analysis of friends with benefits relationships reveals that these casual arrangements offer greater sexual variety and lower rates of relationship violence, but come with increased sexual health…
A new virtual-reality study upends assumptions about social anxiety and personal space. Researchers found that highly anxious people only keep a greater physical distance from others when they incorrectly perceive…
When temperatures rise, the brain's hypothalamus works overtime to regulate body heat. This intensive thermoregulation demands significant physiological resources, leaving individuals with reduced cognitive capacity for…
Both too little and too much sleep may be linked to faster aging throughout the body. Researchers analyzing 23 biological aging clocks found the lowest aging levels among people sleeping about 6.4 to 7.8 hours per day…
Does making a behavior illegal actually make it immoral? According to new research, yes. Simply labeling an action as illegal makes people judge it as more morally wrong even if the law was broken accidentally.
People who practice dance might be better at regulating their physical actions in positive emotional situations. A new study found that dancers were faster at stopping an ongoing movement when shown happy faces compared…
TikTok's design makes it harder for young people to think critically about the mental health content they see, new University of Birmingham research suggests. With more than 550,000 children and young ...
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