Nationwide study on teen ‘sexting’ has good news, bad news
Study provides much-needed update on adolescent sexting in almost a decadeCredit: Florida Atlantic University The good news is that adolescent ...
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Marijuana use may not make parents more ‘chill’
Pot linked to more use of all kinds of discipline COLUMBUS, Ohio - Sorry, marijuana moms and dads: Using pot ...
Birds of a feather flock together to keep their options open, say scientists
Why did you choose your job? Or where you live? Scientists at the University of Warwick have discovered that it ...
Study finds transgender, non-binary autism link
Gender identity clinics should screen patients, says lead author of new paper New research indicates that transgender and non-binary individuals ...
New Zealanders involved in global study showing genetic predisposition for anorexia
University of Otago, Christchurch researchers played a key role in new global research showing the causes of the eating disorder ...
Child psychiatry telephone programs help increase mental health services for children
First national study of phone programs shows program details matter Telephone hotlines that allow primary care doctors to immediately consult ...
Can videogames promote emotional intelligence in teenagers?
Credit: (c) 2019 Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers New Rochelle, NY, July 15, 2019--A new study has shown that videogames, ...
Early and ongoing experiences of weight stigma linked to self-directed weight shaming
New study identifies key characteristics of people who internalize weight bias PHILADELPHIA --Weight bias is a common form of prejudice ...
Hear them roar: How humans and chickadees understand each other
High-arousal vocalizations are understood by both humans and other species in the animal kingdom, study says Is there something universal ...
Media registration open for Advanced Breast Cancer Fifth International Consensus Conference (ABC5)
Media can register now to attend the Advanced Breast Cancer Fifth International Consensus Conference (ABC5) in Lisbon, Portugal, Thursday 14 ...
#BeatEngland, beat sunburn
UV sticker raises cricket fans' sunscreen useCredit: QUT UV detection stickers trialled by Queensland University of Technology (QUT) researchers at ...
Seeing greenery linked to less intense and frequent cravings
Credit: University of Plymouth Being able to see green spaces from your home is associated with reduced cravings for alcohol, ...
The brain’s pathways to imagination may hold the key to altruistic behavior
When we see people in trouble, we also imagine how we can help before we act, Boston College researchers find ...
Survivors’ near-miss experiences on 9/11 linked to post-traumatic stress
Findings contribute to an understanding of what counts as exposure to trauma, says UB psychologist BUFFALO, N.Y. - People who ...
How procrastinators and doers differ genetically
Credit: RUB, Kramer Some people tend to postpone actions. In women, this trait is associated with a genetic predisposition towards ...
Between 16 and 18% of preadolescents have ideas of suicide
Depressive symptoms, anxiety and compulsive obsessive disorder are the main risk factors, according to a study by Universitat Rovira i ...
Can computer use, crafts and games slow or prevent age-related memory loss?
New study looks at timing and number of mentally stimulating activities MINNEAPOLIS - A new study has found that mentally ...
How sounds, shapes, speech and body movements convey emotion through one shared property
Credit: Graphic compiled by Beau Sievers. (Figure 5 from the paper). Death metal band logos often have a spiky look ...
Shared e-cargo bikes: boom and barriers in Basel
Sustainable means of mobility are becoming ever more popular. In Switzerland, around 15,000 people have registered with the online platform ...
Best male biathletes ‘more attractive’
Top male biathletes are more attractive to the opposite sex, according to a new study by scientists at the universities ...