A new report shows that certain mental health conditions escalate the risk of developing heart disease by 50-100%—and adverse outcomes from existing heart conditions by 60-170%.
People Prefer Chatbots When Buying Embarrassing Stuff
Consumers are increasingly tired of interacting with chatbots in customer service. There are times, however, when people prefer chatbots, according to new research.
Consumers are increasingly tired of interacting with chatbots in customer service. There are times, however, when people prefer chatbots, according to new research.
Biased AI Chatbots Can Sway People’s Political Views in Minutes
In a new study, biased AI chatbots swayed people’s political views with just a few messages.
In a new study, biased AI chatbots swayed people’s political views with just a few messages.
Why Do People Collect Stuff?
Humans love to collect, but what we really crave is order during chaotic times, according to new research.
Humans love to collect, but what we really crave is order during chaotic times, according to new research.
How Much Do Electric Vehicles Actually Cut Climate Pollution?
Choosing a more electrified vehicle will reduce drivers’ greenhouse gas emissions, regardless of where they live in the contiguous United States, according to a new study.
Choosing a more electrified vehicle will reduce drivers’ greenhouse gas emissions, regardless of where they live in the contiguous United States, according to a new study.
New Approach May Relieve Arthritic Knees Without Drugs or Surgery
A new study reveals a potential way to relieve arthritic knees without drugs or surgery.
A new study reveals a potential way to relieve arthritic knees without drugs or surgery.
Most People ‘Go It Alone’ to Make Tough Decisions
When faced with tough decisions, humans the world over prefer reflecting on their own rather than accepting advice or information from elsewhere, researchers report.
When faced with tough decisions, humans the world over prefer reflecting on their own rather than accepting advice or information from elsewhere, researchers report.
Immune Cells Are Key to Teen Brain Wiring
The brain’s immune cells are key to wiring the adolescent brain, according to new research in mice.
The brain’s immune cells are key to wiring the adolescent brain, according to new research in mice.
This Mindset Can Boost Mental Health in Midlife
Middle-aged adults who adopt an attitude of joyful acceptance toward all of life’s experiences—both good and bad—enjoy better mental health, particularly when they feel socially connected, a new study suggests.
Middle-aged adults who adopt an attitude of joyful acceptance toward all of life’s experiences—both good and bad—enjoy better mental health, particularly when they feel socially connected, a new study suggests.
Patch Monitors Health Without Drawing Blood
Researchers have developed a self-powered microneedle patch to monitor a range of health biomarkers without drawing blood or relying on batteries or external devices.
Researchers have developed a self-powered microneedle patch to monitor a range of health biomarkers without drawing blood or relying on batteries or external devices.
Northwest US Will Face Higher Lightning and Wildfire Risk
The Northwest can expect a widespread increase of days with cloud-to-ground lightning in the years to come—along with heightened wildfire risk—according to projections made with a unique machine-learning approach.
The Northwest can expect a widespread increase of days with cloud-to-ground lightning in the years to come—along with heightened wildfire risk—according to projections made with a unique machine-learning approach.
Apes Can Keep Track of Familiar Humans Even When Out of Sight
A series of hide-and-seek experiments with a bonobo named Kanzi shows for the first time that apes can mentally keep track of multiple familiar humans at once, even when they are out of sight.
A series of hide-and-seek experiments with a bonobo named Kanzi shows for the first time that apes can mentally keep track of multiple familiar humans at once, even when they are out of sight.
Patch Could Allow You to Test for Skin Cancer at Home
Melanoma testing could one day be done at home with a skin patch and test strip with two lines, similar to COVID-19 home tests, according to researchers.
Melanoma testing could one day be done at home with a skin patch and test strip with two lines, similar to COVID-19 home tests, according to researchers.
Too Many Pills in Middle Age May Harm Your Strength and Balance
A new study suggests that taking multiple medications may be associated with how strong, mobile, and steady you feel even before old age sets in.
A new study suggests that taking multiple medications may be associated with how strong, mobile, and steady you feel even before old age sets in.
1 Shot at Birth May Protect Kids From HIV for Years
A new study shows that delivering a single injection of gene therapy at birth may offer years-long protection against HIV,
A new study shows that delivering a single injection of gene therapy at birth may offer years-long protection against HIV,
Discovery Could Lead to Earlier Glaucoma Detection and Treatment
A new scientific discovery could lead to the identification of a biomarker for both earlier detection and treatment of a devastating eye disease.
A new scientific discovery could lead to the identification of a biomarker for both earlier detection and treatment of a devastating eye disease.