Autistic individuals might be somewhat better at reading emotions of other autistic people
A new study challenges the idea that autism impairs empathy. While both groups read emotions similarly overall, autistic individuals are...
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Escitalopram reduces anger and irritability in premenstrual dysphoric disorder, study finds
New research shows that administering the antidepressant escitalopram during the luteal phase eases the debilitating irritability and anger associated with...
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Creatine improves muscle mass and cognitive function in older adults even without exercise
Even without hitting the gym, older adults taking daily creatine saw increases in muscle mass and memory performance, highlighting the...
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Analyzing infant cries to detect autism shows potential, but definitive evidence is still lacking
Can a baby’s cry reveal early signs of autism? A new review shows that while certain acoustic patterns and AI...
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Disrupting specific dopamine neurons in fruit flies erases long-term memories by ruining sleep
Researchers found that altering a small group of dopamine-producing neurons in fruit flies fragments their sleep. This sleep deprivation prevents...
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Higher intelligence might accelerate the development of metacognitive knowledge in mathematics
A new study of 1,050 German students reveals that higher intelligence accelerates the development of metacognitive knowledge in math. While...
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Escitalopram reduces impulsivity and anger in women with severe premenstrual irritability
A new study finds that taking the antidepressant escitalopram in the days leading up to menstruation reduces irritability, anger, and...
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Semaglutide might reduce how much people with alcohol use disorder drink when they do drink
A new clinical trial suggests the weight-loss drug semaglutide could help treat alcohol use disorder. While it didn't eliminate laboratory-assessed...
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Individuals with psychotic spectrum disorder are less successful in recognizing the emotions of others
A recent study finds that people with psychotic spectrum disorders who have a history of aggression are significantly less accurate...
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The link between dark personality traits and online toxicity is more nuanced than expected
A new study reveals a surprising disconnect: while people with dark personality traits claim to engage in more toxic online...
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Heavy caffeine drinkers sleep less but have deeper sleep, study finds
Analyzing data from over 485,000 people, researchers found that habitual consumers of four or more caffeinated drinks sleep slightly less....
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Enclosed neighborhood streets are linked to better sleep, study finds
A new study using artificial intelligence to analyze street-level images finds that visually enclosed neighborhoods—framed by trees and buildings—are linked...
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Poor emotional regulation in anxious kids is linked to greater family accommodation
When anxious children have trouble managing their emotions, their families often bend over backward to help them avoid distress. Researchers...
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Short-term SSRI use alters brain connectivity in anxious individuals in unexpected ways
A new brain imaging study reveals that short-term use of the antidepressant escitalopram actually increases connectivity between key emotion-processing brain...
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Stiffer arteries are associated with higher risk of dementia in older adults
A new study reveals that older adults with stiffer arteries face a significantly higher risk of developing dementia. Researchers suggest...
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