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·May 15, 2017·6 min read

Psychedelics in The Lab and Clinic – Making Up For Lost Time

Used in a controlled psychotherapy setting, psychedelics have the potential to treat psychiatric treatments that do not respond to conventional medications, researchers argue.

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·May 14, 2017·6 min read

Visual Images Often Intrude on Verbal Thinking

When prompted to use verbal thinking, people create visual images to accompany their speech, implying visual thinking could be hardwired into our brains, a new study reports.

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·May 14, 2017·5 min read

Why Facebook May Fuel New Mothers’ Insecurity

A new report addresses who social media participation can make new moms feel insecure.

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·May 12, 2017·5 min read

Neuroscience Explanations For ‘Alien Abduction’ Aren’t So Out of This World

Researchers provide more real, scientific explanations as to why some people are convinced they have experienced alien encounters.

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·May 12, 2017·3 min read

“Walking A Mile In Someone Else’s Shoes” May Be Hazardous To Your Health

Choosing a path to empathy can affect a person's health and well-being, a new study reports.

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·May 12, 2017·4 min read

Genetic Locus on Chromosome 12 Implicated in Anorexia Nervosa

Genome wide analysis of anorexia identifies the common roots the disease shares with metabolic and psychiatric traits.

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·May 12, 2017·5 min read

The Science of Laughter – And Why It Also Has A Dark Side

While laughter is considered to be a sign of happiness, it isn't always healthy or positive, researchers report.

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·May 12, 2017·5 min read

Playground Politics – What Drives Rejection Among Children?

According to researchers, children reject playing with their peers based on more than behavior alone.

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·May 11, 2017·2 min read

Believing A Cocktail Contains Energy Drinks Makes Men Feel More Drunk

A new study reveals even the suggestion that a cocktail contains an energy drink makes men feel more intoxicated, impacting their sexual self confidence and overall behavior.

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·May 11, 2017·3 min read

Pet Dogs Help Kids Feel Less Stressed

According to researchers, children who spent time interacting with their dogs had lower cortisol levels.

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·May 11, 2017·5 min read

Stories of ‘Vaccine Injuries’ Are Influential, Even When People Don’t Believe Them

Researchers find disinformation regarding a link between vaccines and subsequent ill effects have a negative epidemiological impact, even when others don't believe the stories.

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·May 11, 2017·2 min read

How Harmful is Alcohol For the Adolescent Brain?

Researchers believe the adolescent brain may be more sensitive to the effects of alcohol as it is still developing and less robust than adults' brains.