Zombie movies and dystopian entertainment may have helped people prepare for the COVID-19 pandemic, researchers report. Read More
Men and women who endorsed hegemonic masculinity were more likely to vote for, and have positive opinions of Trump. Read More
Those who consider themselves to be light smokers, in that they smoke between one to four cigarettes a day, meet the criteria for nicotine addiction. Read More
The number of times a woman gives birth has an effect on physical aging. Women who give birth less than, or more than, three or four times age faster after menopause. Read More
Genetic mutations in the capsid of JCPyV may allow virus to escape antibodies. Read More
Altered microRNA levels in a person's saliva can help determine if they have experienced a recent concussion. The new saliva test is a cheap and non-invasive method for the identification of concussion. Read More
People who reported chronic insomnia or sleep duration of fewer than six hours were twice as likely to experience cognitive impairment compared to those who experienced good sleeping patterns. The association was stronger for those with coexisting cardiometabolic conditions. Read More
Study reveals those with narcissistic personality traits may be more politically active. Those with high levels of narcissism were more likely to contact politicians, sign petitions, and donate to political causes. Previous studies linked narcissistic traits to behaviors harmful to functioning democracies, including conflict and civic strife. Read More
Cortical thickness and regional brain connectivity pay an equally important role in linking brain and behavior. Read More
Genetic deletions associated with neurodevelopmental disorders may also be linked to dysfunctional organ development, a new study reports. Read More
Experiencing stress made people more likely to give emotional support as well as receive support from others. Read More
Is empathy really on the decline, as a recent study suggests? Researchers investigate how and why people chose to be empathetic, or to avoid empathy, in their daily lives. Read More