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Oxytocin Improves Brain Function in Children With Autism
May 19, 2012 — Preliminary results from an ongoing, large-scale study shows that oxytocin -- a naturally occurring substance produced in the brain and throughout the body -- increased brain function in regions that ... > full story -
Weight in Pregnancy Best Controlled by Diet, Study Suggests
May 18, 2012 — Pregnant women, including those who are obese or overweight, should be encouraged to minimize weight gain through diet, according to major new ... > full story -
How Exercise Affects the Brain: Age and Genetics Play a Role
May 18, 2012 — Findings suggest that the effects of exercise on memory depend on the age of the exerciser; underlying genetic mechanisms matter, ... > full story -
Teens Especially Susceptible to Distracted Driving
May 18, 2012 — More than 5,000 people die each year in vehicle crashes caused by distracted driving, many who were texting and talking on cellphones behind the wheel, according to new research. Teen drivers appear ... > full story -
Facebook and Smartphones: New Tools for Psychological Science Research
May 18, 2012 — Whether you're an iPerson who can't live without a Mac, a Facebook addict, or a gamer, you know that social media and technology say things about your personality and thought processes. And ... > full story -
With Fat: What's Good or Bad for the Heart, May Be the Same for the Brain
May 18, 2012 — According to new research, one "bad" fat -- saturated fat -- was found to be associated with worse overall cognitive function and memory in women over time. By contrast, a "good" fat -- ... > full story -
Emotionally Intelligent People Are Less Good at Spotting Liars
May 18, 2012 — People who rate themselves as having high emotional intelligence (EI) tend to overestimate their ability to detect deception in ... > full story -
Foul-Mouthed Characters in Teen Books Have It All
May 18, 2012 — Analysis of best-selling teen novels shows that readers come across seven instances of profanity per hour spent reading, and the characters who cuss are usually rich, beautiful and ... > full story -
Phase I Clinical Trial Shows Drug Shrinks Melanoma Brain Metastases
May 17, 2012 — An experimental drug targeting a common mutation in melanoma successfully shrank tumors that spread to the brain in nine out of 10 patients in part of an international phase I clinical trial ... > full story -
Religion Is a Potent Force for Cooperation and Conflict, Research Shows
May 17, 2012 — Across history and cultures, religion increases trust within groups but also may increase conflict with other groups, according to a new ... > full story -
Suspicion Resides in Two Regions of the Brain: Our Baseline Level of Distrust Is Distinct and Separable from Our Inborn Lie Detector
May 17, 2012 — Scientists have found that suspicion resides in two distinct regions of the brain: the amygdala, which plays a central role in processing fear and emotional memories, and the parahippocampal gyrus, ... > full story -
Pain Relief Through Distraction: It's Not All in Your Head
May 17, 2012 — Mental distractions make pain easier to take, and those pain-relieving effects aren't just in your head, according to a new ... > full story
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