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·March 9, 2017·5 min read

Parental Concerns Reduce Uptake of Flu Vaccines in Children

Disinformation and concern about vaccine safety appear to be negatively influencing parents when it comes deciding whether or not to vaccinate their children, a new study reports.

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·March 1, 2017·3 min read

People Feel Moral Outrage Toward Those Who Decide Not to Have Kids

Researchers investigate bias against childless couples and discover people not only see them as atypical, but also 'morally wrong'.

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·February 16, 2017·5 min read

Social Exclusion Leads to Conspiratorial Thinking

Researchers report people who experience social exclusion are more likely to believe disinformation, fake news and conspiracies.

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·January 16, 2017·4 min read

Frankly, Do We Give a Damn? Study Finds Link Between Profanity and Honesty

A new study reports people who use profanities tend to be more honest and are less likely to be associated with deception or lying.

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·January 6, 2017·4 min read

Gun Violence is a ‘Contagious’ Social Epidemic

Researchers use an epidemiological approach to assess the probability of an individual becoming a victim of gun violence.

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·December 3, 2016·5 min read

Being Part of a Community Group May Protect You From Cognitive Decline

Researchers report people aged 50 and over who participate in social activity through a community based group appear to have better cognitive function than their less social peers.