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Hormonal contraceptives, used by over 85% of women, can influence mood by altering stress responses and hormone levels. While most users experience stable or improved moods, about 10% face an increased risk of depression.

An increase in the number of candidates in elections leads to higher ballot rolloff, with voters more likely to abstain from voting when faced with too many choices, especially in crowded primary elections.

New research shows that while Chinese attitudes toward premarital sex and homosexuality have liberalized over time, views on extramarital sex remain conservative, with age, urbanization, and political status influencing these attitudes.

LSD alters brain activity and connectivity in key regions associated with pain processing, offering potential insights for pain management and the therapeutic use of psychedelics.

Narcissists are more prone to internet trolling, but high self-esteem significantly reduces this tendency, revealing self-esteem's protective role against the darker aspects of narcissistic behavior online.

A study from Oakland University suggests that cats may experience grief-like behaviors, such as reduced eating and increased attention-seeking, after the death of a companion pet, indicating that cats might mourn the loss of their animal companions.

Researchers found that reactivating therapy-modified memories during sleep led to brain changes associated with memory processing, resulting in reduced PTSD symptoms, particularly in avoidance behaviors.

A study in Frontiers in Psychology found no significant link between mental toughness and choking susceptibility in athletes, suggesting these traits don't distinguish between athletes prone to choking and those who aren't.

A new study shows both hostile and benevolent sexism in men are significant predictors of infidelity, with women often underestimating the infidelity risk posed by benevolently sexist men, mistaking their attitudes for commitment and protectiveness.

Sisters exhibit more similar brain activity than friends or acquaintances when watching a movie, particularly in areas involved in complex cognitive functions, suggesting a neural basis for the closeness of social bonds.

Negative emotions like anger, anxiety, and depression significantly predicted support for populist candidates, including Donald Trump in the 2016 and 2020 U.S. elections, highlighting the powerful influence of emotional distress on voting behavior.

While mindfulness meditation is often promoted as a remedy for stress and mental health issues, recent research reveals that it can have adverse effects, including worsening anxiety, depression, and even triggering psychosis. Despite its growing popularity, many mindfulness practices fail...

A rare case of synesthesia involved a man who experienced intense chest pain as a sensation of whiteness and orgasm as vivid bursts of pink.

A new study published in Archives of Sexual Behaviour reveals that an overwhelming majority of Taiwanese respondents strongly oppose gender self-identification for transgender women.