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A new psychological survey reveals that men and women frequently experience sexual thoughts that reverse traditional gender roles. Enjoying mental scenarios of female dominance or male submission is strongly associated…
A study published in Applied Psychology suggests that childhood ADHD does not automatically lead to adult entrepreneurship. Instead, business entry depends heavily on intelligence and gender, mostly benefiting…
Before the age of smartphones, a cell phone did just the basics of making calls, sending texts, and playing "Snake." Today, they ...
A NEW study has revealed the unseen or overlooked mental health struggles faced by Irish farm family members, including partners ...
When the gap between rich and poor grows, people become more likely to view themselves as objects to be looked at—and the effect holds equally for men and women, according to new experimental research.
New research reveals that men who crave social power and hold traditional views on masculinity are significantly more likely to expect women to spend heavy time and money on their physical appearance.
Recent research suggests that a person's innate brain activity may influence how they subjectively experience and remember childhood adversity. This internal appraisal process is directly associated with the development…
Journalists, human rights advocates and open source analysts recoiled in horror at the initial decision: "The opportunities for abuse and disinfo are literally boundless," said one.
Objectives Sleep and circadian rhythm disturbances are proposed to be pathophysiological mechanisms underlying some cases of depressive and bipolar (mood) disorders. An unresolved clinical question is ...
Background Occupational stress and burnout are prevalent among special education teachers and are associated with a range of professional, organisational and systemic challenges within educational ...
A protein that is a hallmark of Alzheimer’s disease may also ID a brain condition associated with head trauma in contact sports, early findings suggest.
Introduction Over the last two decades, increases in adolescent mental health difficulties have been recorded alongside a rapid expansion in social media use. In response to these trends, on 10 ...
If you want to tune out and relax after a long day, you might turn to social media, online shopping or playing games on your phone. But a new study suggests that these activities might
Patients being treated for addiction often experience a sharp drop in their daily cravings simply by taking a placebo. New research explores how human expectation and medical routines can alter the harsh biological…
Getting more protein has been all the rage. In sedentary people, that advice could accelerate aging.
Young adults who experience psychosis after heavy cannabis use face slower recovery times if they also battle clinical depression and hopelessness. A recent two-year study highlights how these mood states create a…
New research suggests that intellectual humility relates to mental health in contrasting ways. While respecting the ideas of others is linked to greater life satisfaction, constantly questioning your own knowledge tends…
Is there a more postponable task than getting a Real ID driver’s license? I know I have to do it. I’ve made four appointments. And every time, the night before, I’ve canceled — for no
Individuals who dread losing mental control are highly likely to experience severe anxiety during a hangover. New research shows this specific psychological fear reliably predicts morning-after panic, helping…
Researchers tracked a prescribed grassland fire using infrasound, sound waves pitched too low for people to hear.
A gene involved in the brain’s overnight cleaning system may change how strongly poor sleep affects Alzheimer’s-related brain changes. The findings point toward more personalized prevention strategies based on both…
Worried that going on or off the pill might change how you feel about your partner? A massive new study across 51 countries offers reassurance, finding that changing birth control habits does not negatively impact…
A new study published in Psychotherapy Research reveals that prospective clients are more likely to select psychotherapists with attractive faces from online directories, even when perceived competence, trustworthiness…
A massive new study reveals that taking acetaminophen during pregnancy does not increase a child’s risk of autism or ADHD. By comparing siblings, researchers found previous concerns were likely driven by shared family…
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 123, Issue 32, August 2026.
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 123, Issue 32, August 2026.
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 123, Issue 31, August 2026. SignificancePatients with myasthenia gravis (MG) have a higher risk of developing life-threatening COVID-19 pneumonia. In an…
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 123, Issue 31, August 2026. SignificanceOur study shows that competitive social pressures, rather than cost–benefit analyses, can increase the diffusion of new…
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 123, Issue 31, August 2026. SignificanceGold nanoparticles hold great promise for biomedical applications. However, most studies only focus on mononuclear phagocyte…
A new study has highlighted the mental health challenges experienced by Irish farm family members, including partners, parents and children, with researchers now encouraging people in Leitrim to take ...
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