Autism Doesn't Discriminate, But Its Diagnosis Might
A lack of understanding might be keeping black and Latino kids with ASD from getting an accurate diagnosis.
Mental Health
This PSA Puts You In The Shoes Of A Kid With Autism
Most children on the autism spectrum have trouble dealing with sensory information. This PSA aims to show what that's like.
Magnetic Pulses Could Be A Key In Treating Anorexia
The treatment, known as rTMS, has already been approved for those who suffer from depression.
A Brain Parasite Might Be Making Us Angrier
Toxoplasma gondii, a parasite once generally considered harmless, has been linked to mental illness, suicide attempts and now aggression.
An On/Off Switch For Appetite Might've Been Found
An enzyme in one part of the brain seems to control appetite in mice, meaning it might one day be possible to curb overeating with medicine.
The American Psychological Association Linked Discrimination To Stress
A survey linked discrimination to higher stress levels and poorer health.
Even On eBay, Women Are Paid Less Than Men For The Same Product
Researchers found that products on eBay are considered less valuable when the seller is a woman.
'Boot Camp' Could Help Brain Grow, Prevent Dementia
Study participants used meditation, sleep, brain games and a Mediterranean diet to grow the area of the brain associated with learning.
Belief In A 'Punishing' God Might've Helped Societies Get Bigger
A new study argues people who believe in a punitive higher-power are more cooperative with distant strangers who share the same beliefs.
Ending Racism Means Integrating Daycare
What if instead of fighting racial bias as adults, we worked to prevent it from ever happening in the first place, with kids?
Why Fixing Racial Biases Starts With Babies
With so many working to fix racial bias in adults, we spoke with a neuroscience researcher who says we may need to focus our attention on kids.
Your Brain Is A Decoding Machine; Give This Message A Try
Your brain can unscramble this message in milliseconds.
A Root Cause Of Schizophrenia May Have Finally Been Found
For the first time, scientists have pinpointed a single gene that can shape a person's risk of developing schizophrenia.
We're Entering A New Era In How We Treat Depression
A flood of new antidepressants are being developed to help patients feel better in a few hours rather than a few weeks.
Put Away Your Smartphone; Your Kids' Health Might Depend On It
A recent study suggests that children who receive "fragmented" attention from their mothers might develop emotional problems in the future.
Dogs Are Likely More Self-Aware Than You'd Think, New Study Says
A researcher found an interesting way to show dogs likely have concepts of "self" and "others."
'Skunk' Pot May Hinder Brain's Ability To Send And Receive Messages
Researchers in Italy and the U.K. have found high-potency marijuana can affect the corpus callosum, the nerves that connect the halves of the brain.
Having A Pet Dog Might Help Prevent Anxiety Disorders In Children
A new study suggests that having a pet dog might lower kids' chances of experiencing childhood anxiety disorders.
Unlike Smell, Taste Is Hardwired In Your Brain
Researchers were able to manipulate taste perceptions between bitter and sweet in mice, indicating taste is hardwired in the brain.
Is Taking 'Smart Drugs' Cheating?
This "2-Minute Debate" is part of a series co-produced by Intelligence Squared U.S. and Newsy.
Surfing Offers Alternative Therapy For Wounded Veterans
When troops come back from combat, they are often left to deal with tolls on their bodies, but alternative therapies can help with the recovery.
Why Are So Many More Middle-Aged White People Dying?
A study released by a Nobel Prize-winning economist showed liver disease, suicides and drug and alcohol poisoning are hitting the demographic hard.
Why Do iPhone Flaws Make Us So Angry? It's A Primal Instinct
Psychotherapist and senior tech editor Georgia Dow explains the psychology behind the hubbub that seems to accompany every iPhone release.
Hate Chewing Sounds? Call Yourself Creative, Then Just Deal
If you hate the sound of someone eating, you could have misophonia. It's an aversion to certain sounds and it could mean you're a creative genius.
Are You Serious? Outgoing? It's Not Because Of Birth Order
A new psychological study seems to settle the debate on whether birth order determines personality and intelligence.
Study Says Girls, Not Boys, Hurt By Compulsive Texting
A new psychological study has found girls who text compulsively perform worse in school, yet boys with the same degree of compulsion aren't affected.
20 Questions Study Brings Us A Step Closer To Mind Reading
A new study in brain-to-brain communication placed participants a mile apart and asked them to play a game of 20 Questions with just their minds.
There's More To Learn About Why Babies Smile
A new study on baby smiling habits says the reasons babies smile and the reasons moms smile at babies could be different.
Sarcasm Is Good For You. Seriously
Saying exactly what you don't mean can benefit you and those around you. We're not being sarcastic.
Afraid Of Math? Stanford Study Says Get A Tutor
A new study published in the The Journal of Neuroscience says a child's fear of math can be alleviated by one-on-one tutoring.
