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New research led by the University of Oxford and supported by Medical Research UK and Arthritis UK highlights the importance of regular mental health assessments and greater support for teenagers living with chronic…
A new study reveals how dopamine and insulin receptors interact in the brain's emotional center to regulate compulsive eating. These findings offer biological clues to the strong link between food addiction and metabolic…
Stimulating the vagus nerve after practice helped mice develop stronger long-term motor learning, revealing a potentially important window when the brain is still locking in a new skill. The effect was linked to rhythmic…
Evolutionary psychologists have often argued that richer, more egalitarian societies amplify innate differences between men and women. However, two decades-long studies of Americans suggest otherwise, finding that rising…
Watching footage of local retail crime prompted liberal voters to adopt stricter, more conservative criminal justice policies. However, a recent psychological experiment reveals that these fear-induced policy shifts did…
While celebrities often champion liberal causes, their biggest fans might lean another way. New research indicates that intense celebrity admiration is consistently linked to traditionalism and a desire to submit to…
FDA seeks input on early-phase ibogaine protocols, spanning patient population selection, escalation schema with a proposed ≤10 mg/kg starting dose, and prespecified stopping rules and oversight.
A UC Riverside-led study of mental health stigma in Japan has found a striking gap between the need for treatment and people’s willingness to seek it, with high levels of social distancing toward ...
A project involving researchers from the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge, Imperial College London and Dementias Platform UK (DPUK) has been selected for a major UK initiative aimed at improving dementia diagnosis…
Children who spent their earliest years in Romanian orphanages showed lasting differences in how their brain activity matured through adolescence, a long-running study finds. These differences tracked with poorer…
The other day, an envelope arrived at my house.The 23rd Japanese Psychological Union Certified Psychology Certification Exam ResultsThat's right. On a whim, I, Yutori no Tane, decided to take this ...
During the 2024 U.S. presidential election, politicians and anonymous users openly used disinformation as a campaign strategy. A new study reveals who spread these hoaxes, how they shared them, and who was targeted by…
Alexandra Allam critiques a Swedish study linking GLP-1 use to lower risk of worsening mental illness in people with depression or anxiety.
San Antonio tied for the worst access to mental health treatment facilities nationwide, based on travel distance and the number of nearby options, according to a recent study.
A large-scale scientific analysis conducted by London-based researchers has shown that interacting with AI chatbots can cause serious harm to ...
We often overestimate how divided our political opponents are from us. New research shows that highlighting shared trajectories of opinion change can soften partisan animosity, provided we don't dwell on today’s existing…
While test scores predict classroom success for West Point cadets, a new meta-analysis reveals that the personality trait of conscientiousness is the best indicator of future military leadership performance.
Children conceived through frozen embryo transfers using hormone therapy show similar early childhood intelligence scores to those conceived via natural cycles, according to a new study, despite a higher rate of…
A recent study published in the journal Evolution and Human Behavior found that people do not rely solely on facial features or body shape when forming impressions of others. Instead, the voice plays ...
A large Dutch study suggests that ongoing or returning mental health problems may help explain why these conditions are becoming more common. Among adults who already had a common mental disorder, the ...
A sweeping new study of more than 5,500 young adolescents in the United States has found that those who walked more each day at age 11 to 12 reported fewer mental health problems a year later, and the ...
A recent brain imaging study reveals that the reward system is hyper-connected to other social networks in autistic individuals. This heightened integration correlates with social communication differences and overlaps…
With the fall semester in full swing and midterm season inching closer and closer, clubs at U of T are offering various events dedicated to improving student mental health.
New research indicates that adolescents who begin using cannabis may experience slower cognitive development than their non-using peers. While future users often start with slightly higher cognitive scores in late…
Up to one in five Lyme patients keep experiencing symptoms after antibiotics. A new pilot study suggests psilocybin-assisted therapy might help, with symptom burden 40% lower six months later, though larger controlled…
Political liberals strongly condemn prejudice, but new research shows this changes when antisemitism is justified by criticism of Israel. These left-leaning rationalizations act as a social shield, making the speaker…
Music and addictive drugs both act on the brain’s reward system, and music can bring on a rush of pleasure much like a drug’s. A team of music therapy researchers in England tried turning that overlap ...
New research explores how emotional and physical neglect may be linked to mental health difficulties and repeated suicide attempts later in life ...
A new study suggests that curious people build more "cognitive reserve" through higher education and mentally stimulating hobbies. However, this curiosity didn't translate into higher scores on cognitive tests among the…
Building physical stamina isn't just about training your muscles. A new study reveals that specific cells in the brain coordinate the body's metabolic adaptations to exercise, playing a central role in boosting athletic…
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