Highly accurate content recommendation algorithms may accidentally make our entertainment feel boring over time

Meta-analysis of Vitamin D RCTs for diagnosed depression - supplementation significantly outperformed placebo for symptoms of depression

Canada faces surge in social anxiety

In a biggest study of it's kind (693,869 people), it identified 74 locations in the genome where genetic differences were linked to anxiety symptoms

Party affiliation matters when it comes to dating in the US

Mental health is emerging as a source of political identity, particularly among younger (Gen Z) and more liberal Americans

Strong approval of the National Rifle Association is linked to support for political violence

New study found Republican voters continue to penalize candidates for being gay and for being even slightly gender nonconforming

Men, more than women, view cross-sex friendships as potential mating opportunities, supporting the popular belief that men are more likely than women to feel they have been friend-zoned

Correlation between gold and mercury in human blood among individuals in northwestern Tanzania

Women who run the relationship prefer looks over money in romantic partners

Not having children isn't linked to lower happiness, but having more than you wanted is, a recent study in the Journal of Personality suggests.

People with higher autistic traits may use the act of naming their emotions as a way to cope with their intense dislike of unpredictability

Generative AI and exacerbated suicide risk among vulnerable populations

Popular GLP-1 drugs such as semaglutide may do far more than help with diabetes and weight loss—they could also fight addiction itself

A single dose of psilocybin, paired with psychological support, provides months of relief from chronic suicidal thoughts in new study

A higher percentage of MAGA Republicans (52.2%) than of strong Democrats (32.1%) believed political violence is usually or always justified to achieve at least one political objective

Anxiety is a highly prevalent mental health condition, and it is particularly common in autistic populations

Nearly 1 in 5 US adolescents and young adults now seek mental health advice from artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots, raising concerns about how these tools are reshaping the treatment ecosystem…

A ten-country study on public perceptions of 5G EMF emissions reports on who feels exposed, and why, concluding that when the public assesses RF-EMF exposure, they often rely on heuristics (e.g., more sources imply more exposure) that guide them correctly.

The 2024 US presidential election unfolded in an environment of heightened polarization, widespread distrust, and unprecedented public anger

When romantic partners move in together, sharing similar feelings and perspectives about the transition is linked to greater relationship satisfaction

Hunger makes food easier and more vivid to imagine: in two studies, hungry participants visualized food smells, flavors, and textures faster and more vividly than when they were full, suggesting that bodily state can intensify cravings and influence eating decisions

Republicans and Democrats process the implied meanings of Trump and Harris differently, study shows

Cuddling cats might make us feel worse when under stress

Antisemitism emerges on both the right and the left of the political spectrum

Growing up in a disadvantaged neighborhood is associated with faster brain maturation

Remote work is making Americans lonelier and sadder, new study suggests

Polarised elections do not erode support for the basic principles of democracy, finds study of 30 countries

Just 5 posts may be enough to shape what people believe online, new study finds

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