Can gut bacteria cause postpartum depression?
A new genetic study suggests that specific gut bacteria may influence the risk of postpartum depression. By analyzing DNA variations...
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How sharing a psychedelic experience changes romantic relationships
Taking psychedelics alongside a romantic partner is linked to a deeper mutual understanding and improved relationship satisfaction. Conversely, undertaking an...
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Brain connectivity predicts how well antidepressants work compared to placebos
A sophisticated data analysis reveals that while the placebo effect mirrors the trajectory of antidepressant recovery, the actual medication produces...
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The hidden risks and realities of sexual behavior in moving vehicles
Almost a third of surveyed college students report engaging in sexual activity inside a moving vehicle. While respondents often view...
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Brain scans reveal how ibogaine alters neural networks in veterans with head trauma
Special Operations veterans with head traumas experienced notable clinical improvements after taking ibogaine. Brain scans reveal the therapy was associated...
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Scientists discover that dopamine receptors act as traffic signals to guide migrating brain cells
Dopamine isn't just about reward; it's a signaling tool used to build the fetal brain. A new mouse study reveals...
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Political loser perceptions alter white American views on wealth distribution
When white Americans feel they are losing politically compared to racial minorities, they become more likely to oppose economic redistribution...
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Brain wave monitoring reveals how psychopathic traits disrupt trust and reward in social scenarios
A new experiment using brain wave monitoring shows that people with high psychopathic traits process social trust and financial rewards...
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Poor sleep and endless video scrolling form a predictable behavioral loop
Endless short videos can ruin your sleep, but exhaustion might also drive you to keep scrolling. A new study reveals...
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Scientists find cognitive differences between recreational gamers and those at risk of addiction
A new psychological study reveals that cognitive difficulties are linked to behavioral addiction, not the mere act of playing video...
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Anatomical brain mapping separates structural deviations of violent psychosis from non-violent schizophrenia
A recent study mapped individual brain structures against massive growth charts to explore the anatomy of schizophrenia and violence. The...
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This common reaction to feeling threatened can trap you in a jealousy loop
Feeling jealous can prompt romantic partners to prioritize defending their relationship over routinely nurturing it. Over time, this defensive focus...
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Brain reactions to fearful faces predict psychiatric hospitalization risk
People with mood disorders who show stronger brain responses and quicker recognition of negative facial expressions are more likely to...
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How personality traits and attachment styles shape women’s reactions to infidelity
A recent psychological study explores how personality traits, attachment styles, and past experiences shape a woman's reaction to infidelity. The...
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Muscle strength linked to lower lifetime depression incidence in large new study
A meta-analysis of nearly half a million adults reveals that lower handgrip strength is linked to a moderately higher risk...
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