From the Association for Psychological Science media release: Drug ads often warn of serious side effects, from nausea and bleeding to blindness, even death. New research suggests that, rather than scaring consumers away, these warnings…
From the Cornell University media release: After a long week, you relax and pour yourself a glass of wine — but could the wine glass you choose cause you to pour more than you think?…
From the Michigan State University media release: Reversing inflammation in the fluid surrounding the brain’s cortex may provide a solution to the complex riddle of Parkinson’s, according to researchers who have found a link between…
From the American Physiological Society (APS) media release: The findings of a comprehensive review of the placebo phenomenon and its consequences for clinical medicine are contained in a new article, “Placebo and the New Physiology…
From the University of Exeter media release: New research suggests that children are far less likely to be diagnosed with Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in the UK than they are in the US. However,…
From the University of Michigan media release: Caregiving is always tough, but it’s that much tougher when caregivers have to rely on family ties that are ambiguous, strained or virtually nonexistent, suggests a University of…
From the University of York media release: Acupuncture or counselling, provided alongside usual care, could benefit patients with depression, according to a study by researchers at the University of York. The study, conducted by a…
From the American Academy of Neurology media release: Contrary to earlier studies, a new study suggests that omega-3 fatty acids may not benefit thinking skills. The study is published in the September 25, 2013, online…
From the Society for Research in Child Development media release: Friendships matter throughout life, and in early adolescence they provide validation and emotional support. Now a new study has found that friendships across ethnic groups…
From the University of Illinois media release: Veterinarians and women’s shelters can make it easier for abused women to decide to leave their homes, particularly when the abuser is using a beloved pet as part…