ADHD in formerly institutionalized children tied to slower physical and brain growth

Parents’ responses during conflict may predict suicidal thoughts in adolescent girls

Political misinformation deepfakes (audio and video) created by an undergraduate student reduced viewers’ willingness to vote for the politicians targeted

Some narcissists may not be as confident as they seem

Sleep disorders associated with higher risk of dementia, study finds

People who express negative attitudes toward atheists are perceived as more religious and may use these attitudes to signal their religious identity, according to new US research

Women tend to underestimate their spatial intelligence compared to men, despite performing just as well on tests, according to new research

People with higher intelligence tend to reproduce later and have fewer children, even though they show signs of better reproductive health

Type 2 diabetes alters brain circuits involved in reward processing

People with high levels of social appearance anxiety, social interaction anxiety, and sensitivity to rejection are more likely to view dating apps as useful for building relationships and managing self-presentation, but these are also linked to a greater risk of problematic use.

Maintaining or increasing exercise linked to fewer depressive symptoms

Friendships across gender and race linked to greater kindness in children, study finds

New study reveals connection between body fat and depression

People with high self-control prefer meaning over pleasure, study finds

Abortion laws after Dobbs decision may accelerate ideological migration in the US

Testosterone heightens neural sensitivity to social inclusion and exclusion, study finds

Detailed erogenous and aversive sensation maps reveal how women experience sexual touch

Americans are more likely to support populist politicians when they find them entertaining

Most male-female couples who are in satisfying relationships tend to engage in sexual activity close to once per week

Psychedelic use linked to shifts in sexuality, gender expression, and relationship dynamics

Neuroscientists show children’s brains function differently during book reading and screen time

AI model predicts adult ADHD using virtual reality and eye movement data

People who overestimate their political knowledge are more likely to react negatively during online conversations with those who hold opposing views—and as a result…

Study of different types of patriotism from Poland suggests that those who glorify their nation tend to prioritize obedience to national symbols and traditional purity values while being less concerned with preventing harm or ensuring fairness.

Instrumental music training linked to better cognitive performance in adults with ADHD, study finds

Authoritarian attitudes linked to altered brain anatomy, neuroscientists reveal

Better oral health linked to lower risk of depression and anxiety in older adults

Russian propaganda campaign used AI to scale output without sacrificing credibility, study finds

Intellectually humble people show heightened empathic accuracy and emotional resilience

Scientists find evidence that an “optimal sexual frequency” exists and mitigates depression - people who engage in sexual activity at least once a week are less likely to experience symptoms of depression

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