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The results of a new study published in the journal Psychiatry Research reveal that people who had their height “virtually lowered” feel more inferior and mistrustful.Previous studies examining the psychological perceptions of height have suggested tha…

A procedure to identify newborns and children at-risk for developmental problems, especially those born prematurely has been published. The technique is an infant friendly way of measuring brain activity using non-traditional methods, and it will aid i…

Researchers have created a molecule that could potentially lower diabetic patients’ higher risk of developing dementia or Alzheimer’s disease.

A new, free app will allow smartphone users to measure their cellphone use. Computer scientists and psychologists from the University of Bonn have developed an application for this purpose. Whoever installs it can see, e.g., how much time s/he spends o…

A new study finds that the estimated prevalence of autism under the new DSM-5 criteria would decrease only to the extent that some children would receive the new diagnosis of social communication disorder (SCD).

U of Tennessee research finds link between alcohol use and domestic violenceResearch among college students found that men under the influence of alcohol are more likely to perpetrate physical, psychological or sexual aggression against their partners …

The drug may affect teens’ memories and ability to problem-solve.

A new study shows that, when properly manipulated, a population of support cells found in the brain called astrocytes could provide a new and promising approach to treat Parkinson’s disease. These findings, which were made using an animal model of the …

Assessing structural and functional changes in the brain may predict future memory performance in healthy children and adolescents, according to a new study. The findings shed new light on cognitive development and suggest MRI and other tools may one d…

Although inflammation is frequently a cause of disease in the body, research indicates that low levels of a pro-inflammatory cytokine in the brain are important for cognition. Cytokines are proteins produced by the immune system.