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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.

By measuring facial expressions and heart rates, researchers discovered that momentary emotional reactions often align with political ideology, predicting whether individuals find factually true or false statements trustworthy.

Do you enjoy your alone time, or do you feel forced into it? A recent study found that people with anxious and avoidant attachment styles frequently experience "non-self-determined solitude," a state strongly associated with intense loneliness.

How do prejudiced beliefs influence the ballot box? A comprehensive review of nearly 100 studies provides evidence that different types of sexism strongly predict political behavior.

A new study in Nature reveals that a specific non-coding genetic sequence shapes the core social and repetitive traits of autism in males. The discovery separates these hallmark behaviors from intellectual disability, leaving learning and memory intact.

While most children outgrow occasional fibs, new research shows that persistent childhood lying predicts a higher risk of antisocial behavior and criminal records in early adulthood. Escalating deception often signals a need for early intervention.

A new psychological investigation details how people with different psychopathic traits view their own identity, showing that emotional callousness is linked to a smaller likelihood of defining oneself through social connections.

By analyzing small samples of human hair, researchers have uncovered a lasting biological link between a mother's social hormones and the emotional quality of her bond with her child.

A comprehensive review of more than 50 studies has found a strong link between spirituality and a lower risk of substance abuse. Participating in religious or spiritual services significantly reduces the likelihood of harmful drug and alcohol use.

New research reveals that minor, temporary delays in a household’s regular pay schedule significantly increase the risk of intimate partner violence. The findings highlight how even brief financial stress can escalate tensions and endanger women.

By analyzing the genomes of over 15,000 ancient humans, researchers have mapped how natural selection shaped traits across West Eurasia over the past 10,000 years, revealing evolutionary shifts in disease resistance, physical appearance, and complex behaviors.

New research provides evidence that combining minor psychological differences in cognition, personality, and interests can predict a person’s sex with 80 percent accuracy. These subtle traits might play a notable role in shaping our real-world career choices.

A new pilot study suggests that combining the psychedelic compound psilocybin with cognitive behavioral therapy is well-tolerated and highly effective at reducing symptoms of clinical depression. Researchers observed profound improvements in patients' moods and emotional regulation.

While many people with early signs of Alzheimer's disease remain mentally sharp for years, others experience rapid memory loss. Scientists have discovered distinct patterns of decline, which could change how future treatments are tested and developed.