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Synthetic CBD derivative prevents seizures in mice without causing sedation

ICE arrests surged under Trump, but the share of those with criminal records plummeted

Higher emotional intelligence is tied to vigorous exercise in women

New psychology research links obsessive celebrity worship to criminal thinking

Researchers launch global tracking project to measure the daily mental health impacts of cannabis

Long-term study links childhood screen time to slightly better cognitive skills in teenagers

Common antidepressants might help liver cells clear a dangerous type of cholesterol

MDMA-enhanced couples therapy shows promise for treating PTSD and relationship distress

Women diagnosed with ADHD later in life are learning to view hyperfocus as a superpower

A specific thinking style explains why dark personality traits are linked to creativity

Men estimate higher rates of sexual objectification than women report

Even light drinking is linked to worse hand dexterity and balance as we age

Brain scans reveal how recurrent depression leaves a lasting mark on the amygdala

How personality and social context shape adolescent loneliness

Autistic individuals might be somewhat better at reading emotions of other autistic people

How a parent’s motivation influences their child’s writing skills

A specific facial proportion shapes our assumptions about men’s parenting styles

How anxiety and face gender shape emotional processing in children

Are gender differences really power differences? Large-scale analysis finds strong behavioral parallels

Tracking brain waves reveals a surprising twist in how different generations form social bonds

A child’s genetic profile for ADHD can predict their parents’ risk of separation

Universal two-child policy linked to increased depression among Chinese women

Weightlifting offers large antidepressant effects for young women with anxiety, regardless of intensity

Therapeutic gardening improves mental health for adults with chronic conditions

Family environments shape authoritarian traits differently than dominance preferences

New psychology research reveals why people tend to hide their successes and share their failures

Escitalopram reduces anger and irritability in premenstrual dysphoric disorder, study finds

A clever psychological test reveals the subtle detail that makes us want to work harder

Different video game genres alter brain activity and enhance cognition in unique ways

Having multiple partners does not compromise sexual health, large study finds

Adolescent narcissism brings brief popularity but not likeability among peers, study finds

Unintentional mind wandering disrupts attention in ADHD through two different mechanisms

How virtual reality is changing brain-training technology

A 20-minute workout protects memory after sleep loss just as well as a 90-minute nap

Federal science funding cuts push young U.S. researchers to consider moving abroad

Semaglutide may protect against psychiatric disorders independent of weight loss

The surprising link between prosocial motivation and dark creativity

Cognitive biases and emotional triggers make AI-generated images highly deceptive

Nostalgia for past loves can surprisingly boost current relationship satisfaction

Scientists show that virtual reality illusions can physically cool down your real body

Psilocybin prevents chemotherapy-induced nerve damage in new preclinical study

Daily stress predicts nighttime wakefulness through cognitive arousal

Analyzing infant cries to detect autism shows potential, but definitive evidence is still lacking

Chronic shame may drive destructive thought patterns in abuse survivors

Study maps the strategies women use to defend against sexual violence

Shyness makes facial expressions seem more intense, but only in certain cultures

Creatine improves muscle mass and cognitive function in older adults even without exercise

A moderate dose of beer reduces your willingness to help others in pain

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