Low-carb diets linked to reduced depression symptoms — but there’s a catch
Low-carb diets rich in healthy fats and plant proteins are linked to fewer depression symptoms, according to new research. But...
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Neuroscientists discover biological mechanism that helps the brain ignore irrelevant information
New research suggests the brain uses a learning rule at inhibitory synapses to block out distractions during memory replay. This...
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Problematic porn use remains stable over time and is strongly linked to mental distress, study finds
A yearlong study of more than 4,000 U.S. adults found that problematic pornography use tends to persist over time and...
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Psilocybin induces large-scale brain network reorganization, offering insights into the psychedelic state
A new study using high-resolution EEG reveals that psilocybin dramatically alters brain connectivity in rats. The psychedelic induced dose-dependent changes...
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Scientists map how alcohol changes bodily sensations
A new study suggests that people who feel fewer bodily sensations while intoxicated may be at higher risk for alcohol...
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Poor sleep may shrink brain regions vulnerable to Alzheimer’s disease, study suggests
Spending less time in slow wave and REM sleep may accelerate brain atrophy in regions affected early in Alzheimer’s disease,...
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Fear predicts authoritarian attitudes across cultures, with conservatives most affected
A sweeping study of over 84,000 people across 59 countries found that individuals who feel threatened by crime, poverty, or...
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Fears about AI push workers to embrace creativity over coding, new research suggests
A new study shows that when workers feel threatened by artificial intelligence, they tend to highlight creativity—rather than technical or...
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Flipping two atoms in LSD turned it into a powerful treatment for damaged brain circuits
A new study introduces JRT, a modified version of LSD that promotes brain cell growth without triggering hallucinations. Researchers say...
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New research links certain types of narcissism to anti-immigrant attitudes
New research published in Behavioral Sciences shows that certain narcissistic traits are linked to anti-immigrant attitudes through competitive worldviews and...
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Common sleep aid blocks brain inflammation and tau buildup in Alzheimer’s model
Scientists have found that lemborexant not only increased restorative sleep in male mice but also reduced levels of toxic tau...
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Parental conflict may shape how mothers discipline their children
A new study shows that when mothers experience hostile conflict with their partner, they may feel less emotionally secure—an effect...
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Changes in sleep can signal hypomanic episodes days before they begin, study finds
Researchers tracked sleep and activity in people with bipolar disorder using wearable devices and found that short-term fluctuations in behavior...
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Brain stimulation boosts therapy outcomes for OCD in clinical trial
Researchers testing a novel treatment for obsessive-compulsive disorder found that pairing brain stimulation with exposure-based therapy improved outcomes more than...
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Men more likely than women to orgasm from anal penetration, study finds
Receptive anal intercourse is more common than often assumed, with about a third of women and a quarter of men...
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