Why Men Feel Less Pain When Women Inflict It
Summary: Researchers at Lund University report a clear gender-related difference in pain perception: men tend to report less pain when the stimulus…
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What Your Smartphone Camera Reveals About Your Brain
Summary: New research links cognitive science and information theory, showing that human perception is organized to make the best possible decisions under…
How Childhood Trauma Impacts Men’s and Women’s Mental Health
Summary: Childhood maltreatment affects men and women in different ways, according to a new study. Women are more likely to show long-term…
Mindfulness Therapy Matches Antidepressants for Anxiety
Summary: A randomized clinical trial found that an eight-week mindfulness-based stress reduction program (MBSR) was as effective as the commonly prescribed antidepressant…
New Imaging Probe Pinpoints Cancer Cells
New intraoperative probe improves tumor removal and may extend survival for brain cancer patients Researchers at the Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital…
How the Brain Maps Love and Sexual Desire
Summary: Researchers at The University of Texas at Austin produced the first comprehensive, brain-wide map of neural activity in prairie voles during…
How Binge Drinking Impacts Men’s and Women’s Brains
Binge Drinking Alters Brain Gene Expression Differently in Males and Females Summary: A new study shows repeated binge drinking produces distinct changes…
Protein That Boosts Vaccine Effectiveness Discovered
Summary: A new study identifies a bacterial protein that enhances vaccine responses and may help the immune system target diseases such as…
Why Thrill Seeking and Search for Meaning Fuel Political Violence
Summary: Researchers find that a desire for excitement, in addition to a search for meaning, can drive support for politically or religiously…
COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy and Acceptance in the Autism Community
Summary: Early reluctance to accept COVID-19 vaccination within the autism community declined over time. After FDA approval, most caregivers and dependents with…
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