Diversity & CultureDec 4, 2024
Owning a home in the US linked to longer life
A new study finds that owning a home in early adult life adds approximately four months to the lives of male Americans born in the early twentieth century.
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Health PsychologyDec 4, 2024
Lasting effects of common herbicide on brain health
New research identifies an association between glyphosate exposure in mice and symptoms of neuroinflammation, as well as accelerated Alzheimer's disease-like pathology. This study tracks both the presence and impact of…
Family & RelationshipsDec 4, 2024
How Many Sexual Partners Have Most People Had?
One of the most common sex questions we’ve received over the years revolves around how many sexual partners people typically have. This question also pops up frequently on social media, where this number is often…
Clinical PsychologyDec 4, 2024
What is dissociative identity disorder? What to know about 'DID'
Many medical terms have evolved or changed over the years to reflect advancements in medical knowledge or to reduce stigma.
AddictionDec 4, 2024
Substance Use & Pregnancy—Recovery, Addiction, and Dependence (SUPeRAD) Clinic
If you’re pregnant and have a substance use disorder (SUD), you are not alone. The Substance Use & Pregnancy—Recovery ...
Clinical PsychologyDec 4, 2024
Significant rise in psychotherapy use seen among adults, but gains are uneven across socioeconomic groups
Access to psychotherapy has risen substantially among U.S. adults with mild to moderate distress since 2018, according to a new ...
ResearchDec 4, 2024
A new CHOP research program is exploring ways to reduce long-term effects of cancer treatment
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Mental HealthDec 3, 2024
New hope for schizophrenia: iTBS over the left DLPFC improves negative and cognitive symptoms
Theta burst stimulation (TBS) is a non-invasive brain stimulation technique known for modifying human behavior and treating neurological diseases. A group of scientists conducted a systematic review and network…
AddictionDec 3, 2024
Rats on cocaine: When aversion is not enough
Propensity to addiction starts with the very first drug use experience, a new study shows.
PersonalityDec 3, 2024
What We Get Wrong About Psychopaths
In a recent episode of the BBC Bad People podcast, journalist Amber Haque and I cover the dark and intriguing case of Steven ...
Developmental PsychologyDec 3, 2024
How to "Awaken" Through Personal Development
You might already know that we can awaken through exercises like meditation or self-inquiry. But did you know that we can also awaken ...
PersonalityDec 3, 2024
A Psychologist Reveals 6 ‘Personality Types’—And Which Is Healthiest
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about relationships, personality, and everyday ...
AddictionDec 2, 2024
'I don't feel your pain': How alcohol increases aggression
Alcohol's ability to increase people's pain threshold is one reason that drinking also leads to more aggressive behavior, a new study suggests. Researchers found that the less pain that study participants felt after…
AddictionDec 2, 2024
Reducing risk of opioid addiction while alleviating pain
Increasing the levels of chemicals naturally produced in the body called endocannabinoids may thwart the highly addictive nature of opioids such as morphine and oxycodone while maintaining the drugs' ability to relieve…
NeuropsychologyDec 2, 2024
Newfound mechanism may explain why some cancer treatments boost risk of heart disease
A cancer therapy that prompts the body's immune defenses against viruses and bacteria to attack tumors can make patients more vulnerable to heart attack and stroke. A possible explanation for this side effect is that the…
AI & TechnologyDec 2, 2024
Temporary tattoo printed directly on the scalp offers easy, hair-friendly solution for measuring brainwaves
Scientists have invented a liquid ink that doctors can print onto a patient's scalp to measure brain activity. The technology offers a promising alternative to the cumbersome process currently used for monitoring…
WorkplaceDec 2, 2024
New research: 77% of LGBTQ young people have faced workplace sexual harassment
Unwanted sexual attention and behaviour are a persistent problem in many workplace cultures. But the workplace sexual harassment ...
AddictionDec 2, 2024
Endocannabinoids could reduce risk of opioid addiction while alleviating pain
Increasing the levels of chemicals naturally produced in the body called endocannabinoids may thwart the highly addictive nature ...
WorkplaceDec 1, 2024
Solicitor in DPP’s office alleges workplace discrimination since he disclosed treatment for alcohol addiction
A long-serving prosecuting solicitor in the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) claims he has suffered years of ...
Nursing homesDec 1, 2024
Giving staff training they deserve key to ‘fulfilling’ behavioral healthcare in nursing homes: Moving Forward
Twenty to 40% of nursing residents have serious mental health challenges, but most facilities don’t have the proper resources ...
Mental HealthNov 29, 2024
CDC warns of a Salmonella outbreak linked to cucumbers
A CDC food safety alert regarding a multistate outbreak of Salmonella infections has been posted at https://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/outbreaks/cucumbers-11-24/index.html.
Child PsychologyNov 29, 2024
What is ADHD, how do you get a diagnosis and can you only treat it with drugs? All your questions, answered by experts
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder affects about 2.6 million people in the UK, yet misinformation about the condition is rife.
Mental HealthNov 28, 2024
Psychiatric Treatment Team
Mental health disorders are complex and require clinical care by a multidisciplinary treatment team. Team members may include the ...
Mental HealthNov 27, 2024
For those with CTE, family history of mental illness tied to aggression in middle age
People who have chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) who have a family history of mental illness may have a higher risk of aggression in middle age, according to a new study.
Mental HealthNov 27, 2024
Brain stimulation effectiveness tied to learning ability, not age
A study reveals that the effectiveness of brain stimulation on motor skills is determined by an individual's learning ability rather than age, highlighting the need for a more personalized approach to…
NeuropsychologyNov 27, 2024
Newer epilepsy medications used during pregnancy do not affect neurological development in children
Children of mothers who took certain anti-seizure medications while pregnant do not have worse neurodevelopmental outcomes at age 6, according to a long-running study.
Family & RelationshipsNov 27, 2024
Holiday Gift Ideas For The Sexy People In Your Life
In need of shopping inspiration for the sexy people in your life? Here are some sex-themed gift ideas and deals (mostly) inspired by science for everyone on your list. Give the Gift of Sexual Communication (and Orgasms!)…
TraumaNov 27, 2024
Hyperbaric oxygen might be effective treatment for PTSD—here's how it works
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is common in military veterans but can affect anyone who has suffered or witnessed an ...
PersonalityNov 27, 2024
Is your personality genetic?
An individual’s genetics and their environment both shape their personality. However, opinions differ on the degree to which ...
NeuropsychologyNov 27, 2024
AI can predict neuroscience study results better than human experts, study finds
Large language models, a type of AI that analyzes text, can predict the results of proposed neuroscience studies more accurately ...