Social & Behavioral Science
Health benefits of moderate drinking may be overstated, study finds
The benefits of light alcohol consumption, as well as the risks associated with not drinking at all, might not be...
Two types of empathy elicit different health effects, Penn psychologist shows
When a close friend shares bad news, our instinct is to help. But putting ourselves in a friend's shoes, imagining...
Recreational cannabis, used often, increases risk of gum disease
New York, NY (May 24, 2017)--Columbia University dental researchers have found that frequent recreational use of cannabis--including marijuana, hashish, and...
Do men have worse chemotherapy-induced cardiomyopathy than women?
Prague, Czech Republic - 25 May 2017: Men seem to have worse chemotherapy-induced cardiomyopathy than women despite receiving similar cancer...
Brain anatomy differs in people with 22q genetic risk for schizophrenia, autism
A UCLA study characterizes, for the first time, brain differences between people with a specific genetic risk for schizophrenia and...
South Sudan wildlife surviving civil war, but poaching and trafficking threats increase
Credit: (c)P.Elkan/WCS JUBA, SOUTH SUDAN, May 24, 2017 -- The first aerial assessment of the impact of South Sudan's current...
No evidence that brain-stimulation technique boosts cognitive training
Transcranial direct-current stimulation (tDCS)--a non-invasive technique for applying electric current to areas of the brain--may be growing in popularity, but...
Resetting balance in reward centers may help treat alcohol addiction
Philadelphia, PA, May 25, 2017 - The human brain functions on a delicate balance of reinforcing positive behaviors and suppressing...
New research proves the ‘migrant work ethic’ exists, in the short term
The received wisdom that migrant workers have a stronger 'work ethic' than UK-born workers is proven for the first time,...
Nearly 500 dupporters joined ATS rally on Capitol Hill: Lab coats for lungs
Credit: ATS WASHINGTON, DC - May 24, 2017 - In an ATS 2017 International Conference first, respiratory health professionals and...
Religious devotion as predictor of behavior
Robert Lynch, a postdoctoral fellow in anthropology, says the level of devotion one feels toward religious beliefs can predict how...
Mindfulness-focused childbirth education leads to less depression
MADISON, Wisconsin - Mindfulness may be good for new moms. A study this month from researchers at the University of...
Feinstein Institute presents Cerami Award to Sir Paul Nurse for cancer research
MANHASSET, NY - Northwell Health's Feinstein Institute for Medical Research and Molecular Medicine announced today that the seventh Anthony Cerami...
First-of-its-kind study shows how hand amputation, reattachment affect brain
COLUMBIA, Mo. (May 24, 2017) -- When a person loses a hand to amputation, nerves that control sensation and movement...
Birds, bees and other critters have scruples, and for good reason
Humans are not the only species to show a strong work ethic and scruples. UC Berkeley researchers have found evidence...
Wiley announces WileyPLUS Student Partner of the Year Award
HOBOKEN, NJ--May 23, 2017--John Wiley and Sons, Inc. (NYSE:JWa) (NYSE:JWb), announces Jonathan Montano of San Bernardino Valley College, the winner...
New Springer book: Guerilla Science by Ernesto Altshuler
Credit: Springer Like the ants he studies, author Ernesto Altshuler has thrived by flirting with chaos. With the demise of...
New ‘sperm radar’ test may uncover secrets about male infertility
Credit: University of Sheffield New test uses Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy to examine the molecules in live sperm Early data suggests...
Making people feel bad can be a strategy for helping them
People may try to make someone else feel negative emotions if they think experiencing those emotions will be beneficial in...
Vitamin D supplements could help pain management
Vitamin D supplementation combined with good sleeping habits may help manage pain-related diseases. This paper published in the Journal of...