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A new study suggests people with a history of regular substance use understand the negative consequences of their actions. However, they struggle to consistently apply this knowledge when making decisions, leading to costly and seemingly random choices.

Researchers analyzed data from over 8,000 individuals using wearable sensors and smartphone diaries. They found that light daily activity dramatically increases energetic arousal and contentment, especially for those who generally experience lower moods.

When people feel dissatisfied with their height, they often modify other physical traits to make up for it. New research explores the surprising everyday habits and bodily changes associated with this frequently overlooked body image insecurity.

New research reveals that lucid dreamers can successfully transform their perceived bodies to experience life as animals or another gender, demonstrating the extreme adaptability of the subconscious mind.

A new study reveals how the limitless nature of chatbots is driving three distinct forms of behavioral addiction and how tailored recovery strategies can help users break the habit.

The largest study to date on hallucinogen persisting perceptual disorder suggests the condition is closely tied to anxiety and functional somatic syndromes. Researchers hope these findings will pave the way for better, more targeted treatments.

Following a traumatic event, some individuals develop mental health conditions like posttraumatic stress disorder or clinical depression. A massive new brain imaging study suggests these conditions are linked to the physical size of the brain's sensory relay station.

When deciding on a career path, heterosexual people tend to follow traditional gender expectations. However, new research finds that lesbian, gay, and bisexual individuals are much less likely to let societal norms dictate their professional interests.

A new study explores the connection between a woman's body size and her romantic jealousy. Researchers found evidence that a woman's height and BMI are linked to how threatened she feels when she hears another woman with a highly feminine...

A new case study published in Cortex provides the first documented evidence of highly superior autobiographical memory in early adolescence. The findings reveal a 13-year-old boy who can recall his past with extraordinary, near-perfect accuracy.

Does protecting free speech harm vulnerable minorities? A new analysis of over 600,000 people suggests the opposite, finding that individuals who prioritize open expression hold significantly more tolerant attitudes toward marginalized groups.

Many patients with Alzheimer’s disease lose their sense of smell before experiencing memory loss. New research reveals how poor communication between specific brain regions causes this sensory decline, offering insights that could lead to earlier diagnostic tests.

A new study of drug-related fatalities suggests that having antidepressants actively circulating in the body is associated with a lower risk of death from MDMA, raising new questions for psychiatric researchers developing trauma therapies.

A new study reveals that high-intensity and blackout drinking leave young adults struggling with memory and daily tasks the next day. Researchers found that extreme alcohol consumption significantly impairs short-term cognitive functioning.

Individuals exhibiting traits of narcissism, psychopathy, and manipulativeness are noticeably more open to altering their physical appearance. A new study involving university students reveals a strong mathematical link between dark personality characteristics and cosmetic surgery acceptance.