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While social anxiety is usually associated with avoiding conflict, a new study reveals that socially anxious individuals who also possess traits of vulnerable narcissism are more likely to respond to perceived social threats with hostility and aggression.

New research suggests attending a local college basketball game can synchronize fans' heart rates and stimulate the release of oxytocin. These biological changes are linked to a stronger sense of unity and enjoyment among the crowd.

When a politician is caught in a sex scandal, their spouse’s reaction can shape the public fallout. A new experiment reveals that voters judge unfaithful candidates far more harshly if their spouse decides to end the marriage.

A common blood pressure medication shows promise for reducing anxiety, but a new study reveals a surprising catch: it alters how the brain processes distractions, affecting men’s and women’s focus in completely opposite ways.

Centanafadine represents a new class of ADHD medication that uniquely targets three major brain chemicals. By preventing the reuptake of dopamine, noradrenaline, and serotonin, the daily tablet reduces hyperactivity while potentially offering broader mood-regulating benefits.

A recent study indicates that consumers with manipulative or self-centered personality traits are surprisingly hostile toward brands that share those characteristics. Rather than feeling a sense of loyalty, these individuals are more likely to retaliate against toxic companies.

People all over the world consider morality a part of who they are. A large new study explores how age, gender, and cultural background shape whether individuals view their moral traits as a private compass or a public identity.

As animals learn to self-administer cocaine, specific brain networks rapidly expand and then shrink. Using advanced imaging, researchers discovered that the cells controlling this addictive habit constantly swap in and out, revealing a highly flexible neurological process.

A recent study found that mirroring another person's smiles during a conversation accurately predicts our personal preferences. This subconscious facial mimicry turned out to be a better indicator of choices than our own facial expressions alone.

A single dose of caffeine and L-theanine may help teens with ADHD ignore distractions. Recent brainwave data indicates this nutritional combination enhances the brain's ability to process visual information and prevents attention from fading over time.

When predicting a relapse in psychotic symptoms, the quality of a person's social experience matters more than the amount of contact they have. A recent study indicates that tracking subjective social feelings via smartphone predicts future relapse.

When humans learn new rules, our brains use the exact same evidence-gathering process to make decisions as they do when processing basic physical sensations. A recent study shows that decision-making brain waves adapt to track arbitrary, newly learned categories.

People with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder often suffer from poor metabolic health. However, new research reveals their DNA actually aligns with favorable metabolic markers, pointing to medications and lifestyle as the true culprits.

Short breathing exercises can prevent sudden spikes in heart rate and anxiety. A new study reveals that just a few minutes of controlled breathing keeps physiological stress markers from rising when individuals face an intimidating social evaluation.

A new study finds that higher maternal body fat during pregnancy increases systemic inflammation, which in turn predicts greater ADHD symptoms in toddlers. The findings highlight gestational inflammation as a potential pathway shaping early brain development.