People remain calm as the world ends, video game study suggests
As the world ends, will you lock arms and sing "Kumbayah" or embark on a path of law-breaking, anti-social behavior?...
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E-cigarettes a gateway to smoking? Not likely, study says
Are e-cigarettes a gateway product that lead more people, especially teens, to smoke regular cigarettes? No, according to public health...
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Study: Unequal distribution of power in young adult relationships more harmful to women
Power imbalances in heterosexual relationships are common, but having less power takes a greater toll on young women than young...
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Faulty genomic pathway linked to schizophrenia developing in utero, study finds
The skin cells of four adults with schizophrenia have provided an unprecedented "window" into how the disease began while they...
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Four decades of evidence finds no link between immigration and increased crime
Political discussions about immigrants often include the claim that there is a relationship between immigration patterns and increased crime. However,...
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Believe in the American dream? You’re less likely to impulse buy, study finds
When materialistic consumers believe in the American dream -- that it's possible to improve their economic status through hard work...
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Poor and less educated suffer the most from chronic pain
Poorer and less-educated older Americans are more like to suffer from chronic pain than those with greater wealth and more...
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For cops, exposure to stressful situations dysregulates cortisol pattern
For most people, cortisol, the vital hormone that controls stress, increases when they wake up. It's the body's way of...
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The role of spirituality in treating postpartum depression in mothers of color
Churches and other faith-based communities are an untapped resource that health-care providers should consider when suggesting treatment options for African-American...
Read moreDetailsHow social media impacts consumer spending
For businesses using social media, posts with high engagement have the greatest impact on customer spending, according to new research...
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Preventing adolescent substance use may need to start in early childhood
Research from the University at Buffalo Research Institute on Addictions suggests the approach to preventing alcohol and drug use by...
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Could exercise help meth addicts recover? Circadian rhythms are key, study finds
Exercise coupled with a regimen of methamphetamine could help addicts get clean, according to a pre-clinical study published today in...
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Republicans embrace conservative label more enthusiastically than Democrats embrace liberal label
Republicans embrace the conservative label more enthusiastically than Democrats are willing to self-identify as liberals, according to a new study...
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New study reveals what happens when the brain is artificially stimulated
Stimulating the brain via electricity or other means may help to ease the symptoms of various neurological and psychiatric disorders,...
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Working mothers most in need of social support are less likely to receive it
The night shift or any other nonstandard work schedule presents many challenges for working mothers. Besides the difficulty of managing...
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