A comprehensive new study suggests that females require a much larger biological and cognitive shift to develop autism than males do. The findings help explain why the condition is diagnosed ...

A person's basic personality traits might help predict if they will start drinking again after alcohol withdrawal. A new study shows that people with a strong desire for new experiences are more ...

Researchers found a rare, strictly binary brain feature in mice that is permanently active in females but completely dormant in adult virgin males, only turning on after males mate. ( ...

A recent study published in Consciousness and Cognition suggests that the human mind treats artificial agents much like real people. Working with an active digital partner tends to lower our conscious ...

Researchers found that the cells of young adults with depression overproduce energy while resting but struggle to respond to stress. This discovery provides a physical explanation for ...

While severe debt and isolation increase suicidal thoughts for anyone with a gambling problem, a new study reveals that at-risk alcohol use heightens this danger specifically for women, highlighting ...

A recent study shows that transporting migrants to cities far from the border amplified voters' fears about crime. This localized policy increased conservative turnout and pushed swing voters toward ...

A recent study published in the American Journal of Human Biology suggests that a genetic preference for immediate rewards is linked to less education and earlier parenthood. This provides evidence ...

People often use ADD and ADHD interchangeably. Discover the medical history behind these terms and why doctors updated the official diagnosis years ago.

A new analysis of hundreds of thousands of adults reveals that drinking moderate amounts of coffee is linked to a lower risk of developing anxiety and depression, though excessive consumption may ...

Scientists are finally decoding the orgasm face. Explore how human evolution, primate behavior, and mate selection shape our expressions of climax.

When the digestive system fails to absorb fructose, the lingering sugar disrupts the gut microbiome. A recent study reveals this bacterial shift sparks low-grade, body-wide inflammation that can alter ...