A recent study published in *Psychopharmacology* suggests that major depressive disorder may cause changes in how the body metabolizes the amino acid valine, rather than the metabolic issue triggering…
A recent study in *The Journal of Sex Research* found that exposure to purity culture, a set of strict sexual ethics within Evangelical Christianity, is linked to higher levels of sexual shame, partic…
Recent research published in the *Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences* found that modern AI systems, such as GPT-4.5, can successfully pass a standard Turing test by fooling human judges i…
A new study published in *Alzheimer’s & Dementia* found that middle-aged and older adults who consume higher amounts of ultra-processed foods have poorer attention and a higher risk of dementia, even …
A study published in *Nature Mental Health* found that experiencing depressive symptoms can alter how young adults remember their childhood, leading them to report more past traumas over time. The res…
Listening to music tuned to 432 Hz (instead of the standard 440 Hz) is a viral trend claiming to promote calmness and cosmic alignment, but scientists say there is little scientific evidence for any s…
A study published in the *Journal of Affective Disorders* found that individuals with a high fear of missing out (FoMO) exhibit heightened neural sensitivity to positive social feedback, such as digit…