Psychology & Intimacy Larger Striatal Volume Associated with Increased Adult Psychopathy June 1, 2026 Rebecca Shoemaker Neuroscientists have pinpointed a significant and measurable difference in brain structure between individuals exhibiting psychopathic traits and those with few or none. A groundbreaking study, published in the Journal of…
Psychology & Intimacy Restoring Cellular Energy: Duke Researchers Uncover Novel Approach to Chronic Nerve Pain June 1, 2026 Rebecca Shoemaker Millions worldwide grapple with the relentless burden of chronic nerve pain, a condition where even the gentlest touch can trigger agonizing sensations. For decades, the scientific community has hypothesized that…
Psychology & Intimacy A Hidden Biological Switch Linked to Aging Discovered in the Brain May 31, 2026 Rebecca Shoemaker Scientists have potentially identified a crucial biological switch that may govern the pace at which the human body ages. New research published in the esteemed journal PLOS Biology suggests that…
Psychology & Intimacy Internalized Stress in Older Chinese Americans May Quietly Increase Memory Loss Risk, Rutgers Health Research Reveals May 31, 2026 Rebecca Shoemaker New research from Rutgers Health is shedding light on a potentially overlooked factor contributing to cognitive decline in older Chinese Americans: the tendency to internalize stress. A comprehensive study published…
Psychology & Intimacy Potential Brain Chemistry Link to Anxiety Disorders Found in Choline Levels May 31, 2026 Rebecca Shoemaker A groundbreaking meta-analysis of existing research has uncovered a significant and measurable difference in brain chemistry among individuals diagnosed with anxiety disorders. The study, conducted by researchers at UC Davis…
Psychology & Intimacy The First Detailed Map of Smell Receptors Reveals Unexpected Order in the Olfactory System May 31, 2026 Rebecca Shoemaker The world is painted for us not just in colors and sounds, but in a rich tapestry of scents, an invisible force that profoundly shapes our daily experiences. From the…
Psychology & Intimacy Serotonin’s Double-Edged Sword: New Research Links Brain Chemical to Worsening Tinnitus May 30, 2026 Rebecca Shoemaker Scientists have uncovered new evidence that serotonin, a brain chemical best known for helping regulate mood, may also worsen tinnitus, the persistent ringing or buzzing sound that affects millions of…
Psychology & Intimacy Stanford Medicine Experts Sound Alarm as Potent Cannabis Products Pose Growing Health Risks for Older Americans May 30, 2026 Rebecca Shoemaker As cannabis legalization continues its expansive march across the United States, a demographic once considered on the fringes of marijuana use is now embracing it at increasing rates: older Americans.…
Psychology & Intimacy Caffeine Reverses Sleep Deprivation’s Impact on Social Memory by Restoring Key Brain Pathway May 30, 2026 Rebecca Shoemaker Researchers at the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine at the National University of Singapore (NUS Medicine) have uncovered a significant mechanism by which caffeine can mitigate the detrimental effects…
Psychology & Intimacy The Hippocampus Develops from a "Full Slate" to a Refined Network, Challenging the Blank Slate Theory May 30, 2026 Rebecca Shoemaker The intricate machinery of the brain, particularly the hippocampus, a region paramount to memory formation and spatial navigation, is undergoing intense scrutiny by scientists at the Institute of Science and…
