The push for a perfectly toned physique takes a toll on mental health. A new study reveals that while both...

When students try to outsmart their peers, their academic performance suffers. A new psychology study reveals that pushing learners to...

Exposure to subtle religious cues, like a Christmas carol or the call to prayer, can temporarily lower an individual's dietary...

While some narcissists seek praise for their intelligence, others demand adoration for their extreme kindness. New research explores how these...

A new study links chronic indoor radon exposure to altered brain wave patterns in children. The findings suggest the common...

Researchers have discovered that applying targeted electrical or magnetic stimulation to a specific brain region can directly alter a person's...

A high-fat diet and early pesticide exposure affect learning and memory in radically different ways depending on an animal's biological...

The introduction of continuous video coverage in state legislatures does not increase political polarization or gridlock. A new study reveals...

A recent experiment reveals that oxytocin causes heterosexual men to cooperate more frequently with female partners in a computerized game....

Gossiping and social manipulation are generally viewed as toxic behaviors. However, new research suggests that covert aggression toward peers might...

Four recent network meta-analyses indicate that the most effective exercise for improving sleep depends on a person's demographic and clinical...

When escaping into fantasy becomes an uncontrollable habit, it often brings widespread psychological distress. A massive new review of statistical...

Long-term nicotine use alters specific brain circuits in mice, dramatically increasing their motivation to work for food. By dampening a...

Do you prefer a romantic partner who is taller or shorter than you? A new psychology survey reveals that placing...

Psychopathic traits exist on a spectrum in the general population. A new study breaks down exactly how traits like callousness...