Despite decades of striving toward equality, gender biases appear prevalent amongst researchers in psychology. In a recently published study, the investigators found that psychology researchers most often compare females against an implicit male norm, rather ...

Researchers have discovered a lifestyle-health association that is sure to be controversial. As part of a large study on health and social support, Finnish scientists find pet owners are less healthy than non-pet owners. ...

New research suggests consumption of around two drinks a day may help to improve memory. However, the concept of drinking to forget bad memories may be shortchanged as moderate drinking may enhance the ability to ...

An intriguing British experiment demonstrates the value of positive, reassuring and confident health providers and how our brain influences the sucess of a paticular medical treatment. Forty pain-free volunteers took part in a study ...

A new study finds fetal and early childhood exposures to industrial chemicals in the environment can damage the developing brain and can lead to neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs)—autism, attention deficit disorder (ADHD), and mental retardation. The ...

Over 80 percent of the public develops back pain at one time or another. For some unlucky individuals, the pain may become a chronic condition, an unfortunate circumstance that despite the best medical care cannot ...

The baby boomer transition to senior status and the overall aging of the populace means more drivers who may be impaired by dementia or other cognitive impairments linked to aging. Informing a loved one or ...

As researchers study the video-game phenomena, an activity often blamed for a variety of societal woes, scientists posit the reason the games are so compelling is because the fun of playing is rooted in fulfilling basic ...

A genetic variation that increases the size of cholesterol particles in the blood is known to help people live into their 90s. New research suggests this "longevity" gene also protects memories and the ability to ...

For many, the holidays represent a time when despite best intentions and efforts all semblance of dietary management fall by the wayside. Home, office and party environments inundate with food. A new study finds people ...