Submechanophobia: The psychology behind the fear of sunken objects
Do sunken ships, pool drains, or underwater statues trigger intense panic? You might have submechanophobia. Learn the science behind this...
Antidepressants and talk therapy show similar results, but medication leads in severe depression cases
A new analysis shows both antidepressants and short-term psychodynamic therapy effectively treat depression. However, for patients starting with highly severe...
Dopamine pathways explain why companionship encourages risk-taking
New research in mice maps the specific brain circuitry that explains why having a friend nearby boosts courage. The findings...
New psychology research shows people consistently overestimate how much others lie and cheat
People consistently assume that others are much more likely to lie and cheat than they actually are. Research in the...
Brain scans link tissue reductions to aggression in schizophrenia
A massive analysis of brain scans suggests that reduced gray matter volume and white matter integrity mediate aggressive behavior in...
Does testosterone therapy affect pelvic pain in transgender adolescents?
A new survey suggests that transgender youth taking gender-affirming testosterone experience lower rates of pelvic pain than those not taking...
New research challenges a major theory about political bias
A popular theory suggests voters reject opposing facts to avoid the emotional pain of being wrong. New research tested this...
Hallucinogen use is linked to a slight increase in heart valve disease risk
A new analysis of health records suggests a modest link between lifetime hallucinogen use and valvular heart disease. While the...
Popular weight loss and diabetes drugs show no biological link to mental illness
Despite troubling reports of anxiety and depression among users of new weight loss and diabetes medications, a comprehensive genetic and...
Strong approval of the National Rifle Association is linked to support for political violence
A recent nationwide survey suggests that adults who strongly approve of the National Rifle Association are more likely to justify...