The last bite keeps you coming back for more
From the APS media release: Your memory for that last bite of a steak or chocolate cake may be more influential than memory for the first bite in determining when you want to eat it…
Our ability to identify the source of pain varies across the body
From the University College London media release: “Where does it hurt?” is the first question asked to any person in pain. A new UCL study defines for the first time how our ability to identify…
Study of over 10,000 patients suggests men experience more pain after major surgery
From the ESA (European Society of Anaesthesiology) media release: New research presented at this year’s Euroanaesthesia meeting in Stockholm suggests that gender plays a part in pain experienced after surgery, with men feeling more pain…
Reaction to male odor shifts at puberty in children with gender dysphoria
From the Frontiers media release: The brains of children with gender dysphoria react to androstadienone, a musky-smelling steroid produced by men, in a way typical of their biological sex, but after puberty according to their…
Cynical? You may be hurting your brain health
From the American Academy of Neurology media release: People with high levels of cynical distrust may be more likely to develop dementia, according to a study published in the May 28, 2014, online issue of…
Family support may improve adherence to CPAP therapy for sleep apnea
From the American Academy of Sleep Medicine media release: A new study suggests that people with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) who are single or have unsupportive family relationships may be less likely to adhere to…
Pleasant smells increase facial attractiveness
From the Monell Chemical Senses Center media release: New research from the Monell Chemical Senses Center reveals that women’s faces are rated as more attractive in the presence of pleasant odors. In contrast, odor pleasantness…
Sound and vision: Visual cortex processes auditory information too
From the University of Glasgow media release: Scientists studying brain process involved in sight have found the visual cortex also uses information gleaned from the ears as well as the eyes when viewing the world.…
Spontaneous thoughts are perceived to reveal meaningful self-insight
From the Carnegie Mellon University media release: Spontaneous thoughts, intuitions, dreams and quick impressions. We all have these seemingly random thoughts popping into our minds on a daily basis. The question is what do we…
Undergrads should tell profs: Do not lecture me
From the University of Washington media release: A significantly greater number of students fail science, engineering and math courses that are taught lecture-style than fail in classes incorporating so-called active learning that expects them to…