Daily Cannabis Use on the Rise in American Adults
While cannabis use is decreasing among teens, a new study reveals adults in the US are increasingly using marijuana on a daily basis.... Read More...
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No Proof Probiotics Ease Anxiety
Researchers find no evidence to back up the claim that probiotics can help to reduce anxiety.... Read More...
Half of Those on Parkinson’s Drugs Develop Impulse Control Problems
A new study reports Parkinson's patients who take dopamine agonists are more likely to develop impulse control disorders. ... Read More...
Can Psychological Stress Cause Vision Loss?
Researchers report persistent psychological stress can contribute to the development and progression of vision loss.... Read More...
New Insight Into Infant Handling by Young Bonobos
Researchers report young female bonobos prepare for motherhood by helping mother apes to take care of their young. Findings also show elevated levels of oxytocin in the urine of young females who help with parental style care of baby bonobos.... Read More...
Study of 800 Millions Tweets Finds Distinct Daily Cycles in Our Thinking Patterns
Using AI to examine over 800 million tweets, researchers reveal how our mode of thinking alters during the course of the day. The study reports early morning tweets tend to be correlated with more logical thinking patterns, while middle of the night tweets tend to exhibit more existential concerns.... Read More...
When Wandering Minds Are Just Fine
Contrary to popular belief, researchers report allowing your mind to wander in some situations does not result in failure of executive control or a dysfunctional cognitive state. People are able to strategically allow their minds to wander without impacting performance on a task.... Read More...
Shared Genetics May Shape Treatment Options for Certain Brain Disorders
Researchers report common symptoms of bipolar depression and schizophrenia, such as depression, psychosis and mania, have shared and distinguished genetic risk factors. The findings could help with the development of more effective therapies for these neuropsychological disorders.... Read More...
Dogs Understand What’s Written All Over Your Face
A new study reports dogs use different parts of their brains to process negative and positive emotional cues in human facial expressions.... Read More...
Genes Associated with Infantile Forms of Schizophrenia Identified
Researchers have identified gene mutations responsible for childhood onset schizophrenia. ... Read More...
Liberals Do Drink More Lattes, But Not For the Reasons You Think
A new study reveals more liberal minded people drink more lattes because they are more open to globalization. By contrast, those who support right wing ideologies prefer regular coffee due to their nationalistic tendencies and opposition to what they consider to be 'foreign products'.... Read More...
WHO ‘Gaming Disorder’ Classification Opens Door for Treatment
Researchers say the WHO's decision to classify video game addiction as a mental health disorder will allow people to receive specialized help for the condition.... Read More...