Weak handgrip strength linked to higher risk of depression over time
A massive new review of medical data reveals that lower handgrip strength is linked to a higher risk of developing...
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How public opinion on transgender bathroom access shifted between 2016 and 2022
Public opinion on transgender bathroom access has grown more conservative since 2016. A new study reveals how Americans weigh competing...
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New compounds target clumping enzyme to protect brain cells in Alzheimer’s models
An enzyme called GRK2 clumps up and damages cellular powerhouses in the brains of mice with Alzheimer's disease. Newly developed...
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Weight loss medications alter how the brain and kidneys manage body fluids
Medications like liraglutide help treat diabetes and obesity, but they also cause water loss. A new study reveals how these...
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Sleep loss reduces muscle endurance by rewiring brain networks, study finds
Getting less than four hours of sleep severely reduces physical endurance, but not because your muscles tire out faster. A...
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Oxytocin amplifies negative childhood memories for anxiously attached adults
Oxytocin is often called the "love hormone," but new research shows it can actually amplify negative childhood memories for people...
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Family genetics study questions the role of genetic nurture in ADHD
A large study of families suggests that a child's own DNA drives their ADHD traits by mid-childhood, finding no robust...
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Machine learning uncovers early warning signs of depression in brain scans
By simulating human visual processing with a deep neural network, researchers have discovered a computational marker that predicts an adolescent's...
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Psychologists identify three distinct profiles of support for free speech
Advocating for unrestricted freedom of speech is not always driven by democratic ideals. A new psychological study finds that the...
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Listening to digital jazz might help people manage stress and regulate emotions
Streaming digital jazz might do more than provide background noise. New research shows that algorithm-curated jazz playlists can trigger physical...
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High smartphone dependency linked to altered time allocation in teens
Teenagers who overuse smartphones often struggle to manage their own learning later on. A new longitudinal study reveals that digital...
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How partisan hatred shapes American views of the Black Lives Matter protests and January 6
Americans evaluate major political events through a deeply polarized lens. A new study finds that intense dislike of political opponents...
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Ketamine and psychedelics share a surprising link to the immune system
Ketamine and psychedelics relieve severe depression in hours, but their exact mechanisms remain elusive. New research suggests these rapid-acting drugs...
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The gender gap in risk-taking disappears when economists account for guessing
A large study of children reveals that the supposed gender gap in risk-taking vanishes when economists account for cognitive errors...
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Genetic scores linked to depression and neuroticism are associated with lower voter turnout
A recent study of over 50,000 individuals reveals that genetic predispositions for health and personality traits predict voter turnout. Using...
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