An analysis of data collected across 10 world regions suggests that men’s self-esteem is more strongly tied to their sexual success than women’s. The findings were published in the journal Personality and Individual Differences. Researchers David P. Schmitt and Peter K. Jonason based the rationale for their study on the sociometer theory of self-esteem, which […]…
Early treatment with novel oral anticoagulants is noninferior to delayed treatment among patients with ischemic stroke and atrial fibrillation, according to data from a registry-based randomized trial. Medscape Medical News …
Elevated levels of high-density lipoprotein are associated with reduced risk for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS); higher total cholesterol to HDL ratio is linked to increased risk for ALS. Medscape Medical News …
The increased risk for cancer among people with celiac disease decreased over time. It may be related to the beneficial effect of the gluten-free diet in the long term. Medscape Medical News …
Scientists have uncovered preliminary evidence that oxytocin, a neurohormone that reduces stress and fosters social bonding, could help to reduce dominant behavior in psychopathic offenders. Their findings have been published in the journal Psychoneuroendocrinology. “As a psychiatrist, I previously worked with victims of organized violence and became aware of the phenomenon of secondary psychopathization within […]…
If Pfizer submits paperwork to the FDA by the end of September, the vaccine could be available for kids around mid-October, Fauci said. WebMD Health News …
In a controlled lab experiment, a team of researchers found that simulating social pressure in an office environment elicited both a biological and psychological stress response in participants. Notably, while work interruptions further increased the biological response to stress, interruptions appeared to decrease participants’ psychological response to stress. The findings were shared in the journal […]…
“This suggests an ironic future. Even if technology is highly advanced enough to overcome the uncanny valley, if we implement a large number of mass-produced humanoid robots all over the world, as we do with today’s consumer electronics, there will be new uncanny phenomena.” …
The odor of anxiety-induced body sweat can make women become more risk adverse and less trusting of others, according to new research published in the journal Biological Psychology. The new findings indicate that chemosensory anxiety signals can act contagiously but predominantly affect women. Animals commonly use their sense of smell to detect predators and other […]…
The drug is approved as a treatment for adults with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) regardless of whether patients have diabetes. FDA Approvals …
