Reclaimed hate speech backfires by desensitizing listeners, study finds
Minority groups often reclaim offensive slurs as a tool for empowerment. However, newly published research has found that exposure to...
Rising testosterone levels predict anxiety and depression risk in preteen girls
Before physical signs of puberty appear, invisible hormonal shifts may trigger emotional distress in young girls. A new study finds...
Compulsive gamers and gamblers share similar traits, but different emotional triggers
A new study highlights the distinct emotional triggers behind behavioral addictions. Researchers found that while compulsive gambling is largely driven...
The skin-brain axis: New research highlights the link between mental well-being and skin health
A new study suggests a strong link between mental health struggles and skin conditions. Researchers found that stress and depression...
High-achieving working mothers face harsher moral judgments for parenting mistakes
Working mothers who pursue career success are harshly judged for their parenting mistakes, while high-achieving fathers face no such scrutiny....
Learning a new skill triggers both temporary cell swelling and lasting structural growth in the human brain
When you learn a new skill, your brain undergoes physical changes. A new study using advanced MRI technology reveals that...
New study links digital “brain rot” to a cascading sequence of psychological burdens
The passive consumption of endless short-form videos creates cognitive fatigue popularly known as brain rot. A new study reveals how...
Scientists identify five key factors linked to happiness across 66 countries
What makes a society truly happy? New research in The Journal of Positive Psychology suggests that supportive, inclusive environments boost...
The psychological power of naming legislation after victims
Lawmakers frequently name bills after victims of tragic events to rally public support. A new psychology study reveals that attaching...
Chemical signals in umbilical cord blood predict childhood neurodevelopmental disorders
A recent study published in Translational Psychiatry suggests that the chemical makeup of blood in a newborn's umbilical cord might...