Americans are known for their love of their televisions. But they also have a reputation for being overweight. New research suggests the connection between these two factors. Adults ...

More and more researchers are turning to functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) to help answer research questions about what mental illness looks like ...

In the largest randomized controlled research trial ever conducted on the herb ginko, new research suggests that older adults who used the herbal supplement Ginkgo biloba for several years ...

Why don't people practice what they preach? New research sheds light on this age-old question, especially when it comes to powerful people who preach from a ...

Do you think more about the long-term and your future than others? If so, according to new research you're more likely to make positive decisions about ...

Could the standard fare of many geeks' desks -- empty soda cans, Star Trek posters, and video games -- be a turnoff to women considering ...

It's that time of year again when people plan to attend a New Year's Eve party with friends ...

Can TV influence our racial biases, simply by the way that TV characters treat one another on a show? According to new research, the answer is ...

It seems that two heads really are better than one when it comes to dealing with unexpected health problems. Researchers have found that, in Canada anyway, couples cope ...

Humans fundamentally seek to avoid pain and engage in more activities that will likely bring pleasure. It can be difficult for us to do something that we know is beneficial, but isn't all that enjoyable. But a new study suggests that we may ...