Not everyone reads the room the same: Some brains perform a complicated assessment—while others take a shortcut

by Jason Pohl,University of California - BerkeleyMost people seem to weigh ambiguities in a scene and decide which field—context or expressions—to weigh more heavily before before making an assessment

Updated on: February 17,2026

Not everyone reads the room the same: Some brains perform a complicated assessment—while others take a shortcut

by Jason Pohl,University of California - BerkeleyMost people seem to weigh ambiguities in a scene and decide which field—context or expressions—to weigh more heavily before before making an assessment

Updated on:February 17,2026

Rest is essential during the holidays, but it may mean getting active, not crashing on the couch

by Stacy Shaw,The ConversationCredit: Martin Péchy from PexelsThe holiday season is often painted as an idyllic vision of rest, conjuring images ofwarm beveragesandbountiful time with loved ones. But

Updated on: February 27,2026

Rest is essential during the holidays, but it may mean getting active, not crashing on the couch

by Stacy Shaw,The ConversationCredit: Martin Péchy from PexelsThe holiday season is often painted as an idyllic vision of rest, conjuring images ofwarm beveragesandbountiful time with loved ones. But

Updated on:February 27,2026

Pediatrician offers tips on how to help a child with food or body concerns get through the holiday meals

by Ellen S. RomeCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainHolidays can be exceptionally stressful for children, adolescents, parents and families who have food or body concerns. Pediatricians are in a prime p

Updated on: February 21,2026

Pediatrician offers tips on how to help a child with food or body concerns get through the holiday meals

by Ellen S. RomeCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainHolidays can be exceptionally stressful for children, adolescents, parents and families who have food or body concerns. Pediatricians are in a prime p

Updated on:February 21,2026

Energy insecurity linked to higher rates of anxiety and depression

by Michael Pearson,Georgia Institute of TechnologyCredit: cottonbro studio from PexelsA new study from the Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter School of Public Policy identifies energy insecurity—the inability

Updated on: February 04,2026

Energy insecurity linked to higher rates of anxiety and depression

by Michael Pearson,Georgia Institute of TechnologyCredit: cottonbro studio from PexelsA new study from the Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter School of Public Policy identifies energy insecurity—the inability

Updated on:February 04,2026

PTSD in World Trade Center responders linked to measurable physical changes in brain structure

byElsevierWTC responders with chronic PTSD exhibited widespread decreased GWC in contrast to trauma-exposed controls with no diagnosis or history of clinically significant PTSD. Credit:Biological Psyc

Updated on: February 18,2026

PTSD in World Trade Center responders linked to measurable physical changes in brain structure

byElsevierWTC responders with chronic PTSD exhibited widespread decreased GWC in contrast to trauma-exposed controls with no diagnosis or history of clinically significant PTSD. Credit:Biological Psyc

Updated on:February 18,2026

Shared inflammation pathways explain why heart disease and depression often occur together

byEuropean Society of CardiologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe TO_AITION project, completed this month (December 2025), has been investigating the biological causes of inflammation linking card

Updated on: February 28,2026

Shared inflammation pathways explain why heart disease and depression often occur together

byEuropean Society of CardiologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe TO_AITION project, completed this month (December 2025), has been investigating the biological causes of inflammation linking card

Updated on:February 28,2026

Raising legal drinking age improves academic performance and mental health

by Nathalie Huber,University of ZurichAlcohol consumption in past year (%), 15–19 years old, 2016. Credit:Journal of Health Economics(2025). DOI: 10.1016/j.jhealeco.2025.103078A study by the Universit

Updated on: February 26,2026

Raising legal drinking age improves academic performance and mental health

by Nathalie Huber,University of ZurichAlcohol consumption in past year (%), 15–19 years old, 2016. Credit:Journal of Health Economics(2025). DOI: 10.1016/j.jhealeco.2025.103078A study by the Universit

Updated on:February 26,2026

People with personality disorders often use language differently—our research reveals how

by Charlotte Entwistle,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIs it possible to spot personality dysfunction from someone's everyday word use? My colleagues and I have conducted researc

Updated on: February 22,2026

People with personality disorders often use language differently—our research reveals how

by Charlotte Entwistle,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIs it possible to spot personality dysfunction from someone's everyday word use? My colleagues and I have conducted researc

Updated on:February 22,2026

Scientists unravel neural networks that guide guilt and shame-driven behaviors

by Emily Packer,eLifeNeural basis of compensatory sensitivity. Credit:eLife(2025). DOI: 10.7554/elife.107223.3Feelings of guilt and shame can lead us to behave in a variety of different ways, includin

Updated on: February 28,2026

Scientists unravel neural networks that guide guilt and shame-driven behaviors

by Emily Packer,eLifeNeural basis of compensatory sensitivity. Credit:eLife(2025). DOI: 10.7554/elife.107223.3Feelings of guilt and shame can lead us to behave in a variety of different ways, includin

Updated on:February 28,2026

How to survive the holidays without losing your cheer

by Drew Davison,University of Texas at ArlingtonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainHolidays are portrayed as a time of joy, when families and friends gather for festive meals and exchange gifts. Studie

Updated on: February 15,2026

How to survive the holidays without losing your cheer

by Drew Davison,University of Texas at ArlingtonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainHolidays are portrayed as a time of joy, when families and friends gather for festive meals and exchange gifts. Studie

Updated on:February 15,2026

Social exclusion contributes to higher mortality in people with schizophrenia and bipolar disorders, study finds

byKing's College LondonCredit: cottonbro studio from PexelsNew research from the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience, supported by the Population Mental Health Consortium and ES

Updated on: March 03,2026

Social exclusion contributes to higher mortality in people with schizophrenia and bipolar disorders, study finds

byKing's College LondonCredit: cottonbro studio from PexelsNew research from the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience, supported by the Population Mental Health Consortium and ES

Updated on:March 03,2026

Confused by the doctor's questionnaire? Study suggests it's common

byUniversity of ArizonaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainImagine sitting down for an appointment with a therapist—or any care provider. Perhaps it's the first time you've seen this provider, or

Updated on: January 28,2026

Confused by the doctor's questionnaire? Study suggests it's common

byUniversity of ArizonaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainImagine sitting down for an appointment with a therapist—or any care provider. Perhaps it's the first time you've seen this provider, or

Updated on:January 28,2026