From the Queensland University of Technology press release: A test to assess the effect of red Smarties on happiness has been used to teach the often “dull” or “boring” concepts of clinical research. The study,…
From the University of Notre Dame press release: Child abuse and neglect is a widespread and costly problem in the United States. Approximately 3.9 million children were subjects of maltreatment reports to child welfare agencies…
From the University of California – San Diego press release: Ecuador is the third largest producer of cut flowers in the world, primarily roses, many of which are destined to be sold for Mother’s Day.…
From the University of North Carolina Health Care press release: A landmark study led by UNC School of Medicine researchers has identified the first genetic locus for anorexia nervosa and has revealed that there may also…
From the University of Florida press release: Pet dogs provide valuable social support for kids when they’re stressed, according to a study by researchers from the University of Florida, who were among the first to…
From the Society for Research in Child Development press release: The ability to engage in joint actions is a critical step toward becoming a cooperative human being. In particular, forming a commitment with a partner…
From the Florida Atlantic University press release: In marriage, good communication is key to a fulfilling and enduring relationship. For people with dementia, communicating needs, emotions and interacting with others becomes increasingly difficult as communication…
From the Research Society on Alcoholism press release: The startle response, often recorded as an eye-blink reflex, is a defensive measure believed to reflect emotional processing. Patients with alcohol use disorders (AUDs) show abnormal startle-reflex…
From the New York University press release: The Information Age has drastically changed the landscape of one of humanity’s most creative processes, idea generation or ideation. The emergence of crowdsourcing platforms, such as Amazon’s Mechanical…
From the Sam Houston State University press release: A low resting heart rate, which has been linked to aggression and violent offending, has been implicated in stalking behavior in males, according to a recent study.…