A study reveals adults perceive Black children as less sensitive to pain than White children. This perception is mediated by beliefs about life hardships, potentially leading to disparities in pain management for young Black children.
A study published in the Journal of Affective Disorders Reports found that 19% of antidepressant users without prior sexual problems experienced sexual dysfunction related to their medication, highlighting the impact of side effects on treatment continuation and patient quality of...
Loneliness predicts decreases in extraversion, agreeableness, and conscientiousness, according to new research, suggesting that loneliness can erode social aspects of our personality over time.
A study across 18 countries found that living on greener streets is linked to better sleep quality, mediated by improved mental well-being. This highlights the potential of urban greenery in enhancing public health through healthier sleep patterns.
A study in PNAS Nexus found that a mix of age, gender, emotional state, personality, and cultural exposure can predict with 73.5% accuracy when someone will experience aesthetic chills, potentially paving the way for therapeutic applications.
A study reveals that specific facial features lead us to perceive individuals as belonging to higher social classes. This perception is deeply linked to stereotypes about competence and trustworthiness.
Recent research explored how narcissism, Machiavellianism, psychopathy, and sadism influence reactions to emotional stimuli. Findings suggest these traits influence how positive or negative images are perceived, with variations in response speed and emotional valence based on specific Dark Tetrad characteristics.
A recent study illuminates how generative AI tools like Midjourney and DALL-E are revolutionizing art, enhancing artists' productivity and elevating peer evaluations. Despite a trend towards thematic conformity, the emergence of "generative synesthesia" suggests AI can indeed catalyze unprecedented levels...
Prenatal exposure to caffeine, coupled with a high-fat diet post-birth, significantly heightened autism-like behaviors in rodents. This effect was linked to alterations in gut microbiota and elevated levels of the immune molecule IL-17A, highlighting the gut-brain axis's role in neurodevelopmental...
Researchers found significant and consistent differences between the sexes in certain brain areas, suggesting that these differences are meaningful and have implications for personalized medical approaches.
An extensive study across 42 countries found that 3.2% to 16.6% of people experience problematic pornography use, highlighting its prevalence comparable to other mental health issues.
YouTube isn't just for entertainment; it's become a virtual health advisor. Nearly 9 out of 10 users watch health-related videos, with a vast majority letting these digital snippets guide their health decisions.
New research uncovers a concerning trend: while ChatGPT might aid students under academic pressure, its excessive use is linked to procrastination, memory loss, and poorer grades, highlighting a negative impact on education.
New research finds that consumer confidence and willingness to spend significantly increase when the political party they support is in power. This effect is particularly pronounced following presidential elections that lead to a change in governing parties.
A study found no link between the number of years former NFL players played American football or their concussion history and their later life alcohol use habits, challenging assumptions about the impact of sports-related head injuries on subsequent alcohol consumption...