Lonely people show greater mood instability, especially with positive emotions. Lonely people may struggle to sustain positive feelings over time

Trump shows signs of cognitive shift after 2024 shooting, new study suggests

People who are quick to see themselves as victims of unfair treatment may be more likely to believe in conspiracy theories, according to a massive international study.

Antidepressant vortioxetine linked to greater cognitive and mood improvements in Alzheimer’s patients

Populism is a political approach that frames society as divided into two opposing groups: “the pure people” and “the corrupt elite.” A new study found populism may act as a “thermometer” for democratic health

Financial instability during pregnancy appears to influence infant brain development

Scientists link immune markers to mental health symptoms in children with chronic illness

Conservatives are more receptive to AI-generated recommendations than liberals

Female survivors of childhood trauma more likely to suffer from eating disorders as young adults

Worsening economic conditions fuel anti-immigrant conspiracy beliefs and support for violence

His psychosis was a mystery–until doctors learned about ChatGPT's health advice

Children as young as 12 are not only aware of OnlyFans but see it as a viable and even empowering way to make money

Women who fake orgasm tend to struggle with emotional clarity and impulse control, study finds

New study links psychedelic use to mental health recovery in times of crisis

New study found that higher testosterone was linked to lower perceived stress in young men, but only when cortisol levels were low

Narcissists report high emotional intelligence but perform worse on objective tests, suggests a new study.

Paternal anxiety during pregnancy and infancy linked to children’s mental health risks

Gazing at another person can increase feelings of closeness and prosocial behavior—even between strangers

Using Google can help individuals come up with more ideas, but can actually hinder creativity at the group level

Individuals with lower incomes show greater physiological tuning

Study of the 2024 attempted assassination of Donald Trump found Republicans and Trump supporters were more likely to believe that Democratic operatives orchestrated the shooting, while Democrats were somewhat more open to the idea that the event was staged.

Underweight male models were rated significantly lower in attractiveness and healthiness

New study suggests that people who frequently watch pornography or engage in other solitary sexual activities may react differently to sexual cues

Men in romantic relationships with women are more likely to recognize sexism when their partner shares a personal experience of discrimination

ChatGPT psychosis? This scientist predicted AI-induced delusions — two years later it appears he was right

Amygdala enlargement linked to future onset of depression

Sugar addiction is real, according to these scientists

Individuals adhering to ketogenic diet are less likely to suffer from depression

Spontaneous mind wandering linked to heavier social smartphone use

Longer birth control pill use linked to lower odds of depressive symptoms

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