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A new study in animals suggests that the social and interpersonal problems associated with opioid addiction might be reversible. Researchers in the Arizona State University Department of Psychology previously used an animal model of…

The use of artificial intelligence (AI), technologies that can interact with the environment and simulate human intelligence, has the potential to significantly change the way we work. Successfully integrating AI into organizations…

Research, carried out in north London, shows clear benefits of allotments New research has found that allotment gardening promotes positive body image, which measures someone's appreciation of their own body and its functions, and an…

Study could help inform the design of campaigns to enhance communication of accurate information during times of crisis Princeton researchers have been awarded a National Science Foundation RAPID grant to study how anxiety about COVID-19…

Lightweight wireless network enables precise mapping of bats' social networksCredit: Simon Ripperger COLUMBUS, Ohio - To truly understand an animal species is to observe its behavior and social networks in the wild. With new…

NIH study provides insight into one mechanism underlying the higher prevalence of males in some cases of autismCredit: Image courtesy of Roche Lab/NINDS. A new study in Neuron offers clues to why autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is…

Evidence from a randomized clinical trial shows parent-based treatment is as efficacious as cognitive-behavioral therapy in treating childhood and adolescent anxiety disorders Washington, DC, April 2, 2020 - A study in the Journal of the…

A specialized MRI sensor reveals the neurotransmitter's influence on neural activity throughout the brain CAMBRIDGE, MA -- Using a specialized magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) sensor, MIT neuroscientists have discovered how dopamine…

Great variance between breeds Fearfulness is one of the most common behavioural disorders in dogs. As an emotion, fear is a normal and vital reaction that helps individuals survive in threatening circumstances. When the fearfulness is…

14,000 Nevadans quickly report on signs and symptoms to enhance predictive public health models for NevadaCredit: DRI Reno, Nev. (March 31, 2020) - The Healthy Nevada Project, a first-of-its-kind, community-based population health…

ITHACA, N.Y. - Daily life during a pandemic means social distancing and finding new ways to remotely connect with friends, family and co-workers. And as we communicate online and by text, artificial intelligence could play a role in…

By now, most have gotten the gist of it: Wash your hands - frequently and for at least 20 seconds. Don't touch your face. Keep a distance of at least six feet between you and other people. Stay home, and stay safe. Health…

Fake personas targeted pro- and anti-vaccination messages to Americans, based on their political preferencesCredit: D. Walter, , "Russian Twitter Accounts and the Partisan Polarization of Vaccine Discourse, 2015-2017, " American Journal of…

UC Riverside researchers' mouse studies also show how a common nutrient can help babies of alcoholic momsCredit: Huffman lab, UC Riverside. RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- Scientists at the University of California, Riverside, have explored the…

Credit: WSU Coughing fits, anxiety and paranoia are three of the most common adverse reactions to cannabis, according to a recent study by Washington State University researchers. The researchers surveyed more than 1,500 college…

New 'CALM' model on passenger movement developed using Frontera supercomputerCredit: TACC Fair or not, airplanes have a reputation for germs. However, there are ways to minimize the risks. Historic research based on group…

First-of-its-kind study explores phenomenon of visual cues and live video interactionsCredit: Florida Atlantic University From health care to education to media, social distancing across the globe due to coronavirus (COVID-19)…

UMass Amherst researcher tackles traditionally taboo subject in high-stress medical fieldCredit: UMass Amherst Doctors and nurses in emergency departments at four academic centers and four community hospitals in the Northeast…

The number of people diagnosed with psychiatric disorders in Ontario remained stable between 2002 and 2014, but the number of people self-reporting mental health issues and using mental health services has increased, according to a study…

Credit: Human Reproduction Women who suffer from psychiatric disorders such as depression, anxiety, mania and schizophrenia following the live birth of their first child are less likely to go on to have more children, according to…