How do ideas spread? What messages will go viral on social media, and can this be predicted?

In 2000, researchers at the UCLA Center for Sleep Research published findings showing that people suffering from narcolepsy, a disorder...

Leaving the house in the morning may seem simple, but with every move we make, our brains are working feverishly...

Body dysmorphic disorder is a disabling but often misunderstood psychiatric condition in which people perceive themselves to be disfigured and...

Sports-related concussions and mild traumatic brain injuries have grabbed headlines in recent months, as the long-term damage they can cause...

Bullying, whether it's physical aggression or spreading rumors, boosts the social status and popularity of middle school students, according to...

Long after women have chosen Mr. Stable over Mr. Sexy, they struggle unconsciously with the decision, according to a new...

At least when it comes to female politicians, perhaps you can judge a book by its cover, suggest two UCLA...

In the first scientific study to test whether doubts about getting married are more likely to lead to an unhappy...

Can simply describing your feelings at stressful times make you less afraid and less anxious? A new UCLA psychology study...

Many elderly people spend their last years alone. Spouses pass and children scatter. But being lonely is much more than...

Poor people hold more traditional values toward marriage and divorce than people with moderate and higher incomes, UCLA psychologists report...

If you're a male born to a father who's a strong and enduring community leader, you're far more likely than...

At UCLA's Laboratory of Integrative Neuroimaging Technology, researchers use functional MRI brain scans to observe brain signal changes that take...

Our senses of sight and hearing work closely together, perhaps more than people realize, a new UCLA psychology study shows.