June 28th, 2010

To many parents' chagrin, researchers have found the mentoring they provide to their children does not influence whether their teen chooses to drink alcohol.
However, researchers have discovered ...
June 28th, 2010

Although aging is often accompanied by physical limitations, new research discovers aging is associated with what really matters -- improved relationships.
Purdue University researchers say that part ...
June 27th, 2010

Psychiatric medicines can have serious side effects in children, including birth defects resulting from their mother's use of the medication during pregnancy.
A new study of adverse drug reactions in children showed that ...
June 25th, 2010

A new software program can tell whether a blogger is depressed.
The program scans online text and blogs, identifying not only obvious keywords, but even subtle clues ...
June 25th, 2010

Higher levels of the hormone testosterone appear to be associated with increased risk of depression in menopausal women.
New research from the University of Pittsburgh shows that women who ...
June 25th, 2010

Botox injections may not just limit facial expressions, but they may also decrease a person's ability to feel emotions.
Many people undergo Botox injections to paralyze facial muscles in order to decrease the appearance ...
June 25th, 2010

A slower brain may be a wiser brain.
New research proves that wisdom develops with aging, and that wisdom is the result of the brain slowing down and ...
June 25th, 2010

According to a Dutch sports scientist, the more convincingly a team celebrates success with teammates, the greater the chance that the team will win.
Researchers base their ...
June 25th, 2010

New research suggests siblings who received more attention from mom during youth are at higher risk of depressive symptoms during middle age.
Interestingly, the heightened attention ...
June 25th, 2010

A new report suggests tactile feedback can unconsciously influence our perception and judgment.
For example, resumes reviewed on a heavy clipboard are judged to be more substantive, while a negotiator seated in a ...