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Lack of Sleep May Harm Women’s Short-Term Memory More than Men
While it is well acknowledged that sleep deficits are bad for the mind and body, a new study suggests short term sleep loss may affect women more than men. Researchers
Vaccine Skepticism Linked to Belief in Conspiracy Theories
New research finds that the belief in conspiracies is associated with antivaccination attitudes. Furthermore, the link was found among people residing in nations around the globe. Investigators discovered people who
Dishonest People Seen as Less Competent
Is a person’s moral behavior directly tied to his or her performance at work? Most people believe it is, according to a new study published in the Journal of Personality
IQ Decline in Childhood May Portend Psychosis in Adulthood
Emerging research suggests declines in IQ during early childhood and adolescence can lead to psychotic episodes in adulthood. Investigators theorize that declining IQ causes children and young adults to fall
Domestic Abuse May Be More Common When Dating
New research suggests federal regulations and policies such as the Violence Against Women Act should be extended to include dating relationships. Investigators from the University of Pennsylvania discovered the majority
Why Are Kids with Autism Less Social Than Peers?
In a new study, researchers set out to investigate why children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) tend to be less socially communicative than their typically developing (TD) peers. Their findings,
Online Support Can Improve Quality of Life for Cancer Patients
New research finds that an online stress management program can significantly improve an individual’s quality of life and improve care after a cancer diagnosis. Researchers from the University of Basel
Using Mindfulness Strategies to Curb Cravings
A new study from the U.K. suggests mindfulness strategies may help prevent or interrupt cravings for food, cigarettes, and alcohol. Craving can be defined as an intense, conscious desire, usually
Study Finds Kids are Not Overmedicated
A new study suggests that contrary to popular opinion, psychiatric medications are not overprescribed for American kids. In fact, because of limited access to child psychiatrists, researchers worry more about
Brain Implant Appears to Slow Alzheimer’s
A landmark new research study found that surgically inserting electrical wires into the frontal lobes of the brains of patients with Alzheimer’s disease appears to slow functional decline and improve