The “love hormone” oxytocin plays a role not only in moments of intimacy but also in competitive situations.
COVID Didn’t Really Lead to Lasting Effects on Fatherhood
The changes in fathering that came with COVID lockdowns have not outlasted the pandemic itself, according to new research.
The changes in fathering that came with COVID lockdowns have not outlasted the pandemic itself, according to new research.
Deaths From Wildfire Smoke Are Likely Higher Than Previously Thought
A study that assesses the effects of wildfires over two decades shows that wildfire smoke significantly raises ground-level ozone and contributes to excess deaths from wildfire smoke in the United States each year.
A study that assesses the effects of wildfires over two decades shows that wildfire smoke significantly raises ground-level ozone and contributes to excess deaths from wildfire smoke in the United States each year.
How Worried Should You Be About Hantavirus?
News of a hantavirus outbreak aboard an expedition cruise ship has put a spotlight on the rare but potentially deadly disease.
News of a hantavirus outbreak aboard an expedition cruise ship has put a spotlight on the rare but potentially deadly disease.
Being Overweight May Lead to Faster Cognitive Decline
Being overweight may lead to accelerated cognitive decline, according to new research.
Being overweight may lead to accelerated cognitive decline, according to new research.
Trees Don’t Benefit Health for Everyone
The biological benefits of nature are not the same for all populations, according to a new study.
The biological benefits of nature are not the same for all populations, according to a new study.
New Clues Shed Light on Why Pancreatic Cancer Is So Hard to Treat
New research may clarify why pancreatic cancer is so difficult to treat.
New research may clarify why pancreatic cancer is so difficult to treat.
The Right Exercise Improves Sleep Most for Older Adults With Cognitive Impairment
A new study finds that while both light and vigorous activity can reduce sleep disturbances, high-intensity workouts provide the greatest benefit.
A new study finds that while both light and vigorous activity can reduce sleep disturbances, high-intensity workouts provide the greatest benefit.
People in Low-Income Areas Are Less Likely to Get Cancer Screenings
People living in areas with fewer resources are less likely to receive cancer screenings from federal clinics, according to a recent study.
People living in areas with fewer resources are less likely to receive cancer screenings from federal clinics, according to a recent study.
Hidden Brain Switch Helps You Learn From Mistakes
Scientists have discovered a hidden brain circuit that helps explain how we learn from experience.
Scientists have discovered a hidden brain circuit that helps explain how we learn from experience.
Releasing Goldfish Into the Wild Can Mess Up Ecosystems
A new study finds goldfish released into the wild can trigger rapid ecological collapse in lakes, threatening native species throughout the food web.
A new study finds goldfish released into the wild can trigger rapid ecological collapse in lakes, threatening native species throughout the food web.
Coffee May Protect Against Aging
New research identifies a key biological pathway that could explain how coffee helps protect against aging and chronic disease.
New research identifies a key biological pathway that could explain how coffee helps protect against aging and chronic disease.
New Brain Insights May Inform Rehab After Stroke or Brain Injury
New evidence challenges the assumption that speech motor learning and the memory of newly learned speech movements are primarily driven by motor regions of the brain
New evidence challenges the assumption that speech motor learning and the memory of newly learned speech movements are primarily driven by motor regions of the brain
AI May Spot ADHD Years Before Kids Get Diagnosis
Artificial intelligence tools can analyze routine electronic health records to accurately estimate a child’s risk of developing ADHD years before a typical diagnosis, researchers report.
Artificial intelligence tools can analyze routine electronic health records to accurately estimate a child’s risk of developing ADHD years before a typical diagnosis, researchers report.
Does Chronic Itching Set the Brain up for Depression?
People who suffer from chronic itching in the form of atopic dermatitis are seven times more likely to develop a major depressive disorder.
People who suffer from chronic itching in the form of atopic dermatitis are seven times more likely to develop a major depressive disorder.
How City Road Infrastructure and Traffic Affect Mental Health
Researchers have found that urban communities isolated by roadways and traffic patterns are associated with more schizophrenia-related hospital visits.
Researchers have found that urban communities isolated by roadways and traffic patterns are associated with more schizophrenia-related hospital visits.