National Academy of Medicine Elects APS Fellow Ted Abel
APS Fellow Ted Abel of the University of Iowa is among four psychological scientists newly elected to the National Academy of Medicine. More
APS Fellow Ted Abel of the University of Iowa is among four psychological scientists newly elected to the National Academy of Medicine. More
In a new study, researchers found that evocative labels such as “twisted citrus glazed carrots” and “ultimate chargrilled asparagus” can get people to choose and consume more vegetables than they otherwise would—as long as the food is prepared flavorfully. “This is radically different from our current cultural approach to healthy More
Evocative labels such as “twisted citrus glazed carrots” and “ultimate chargrilled asparagus” can get people to eat more vegetables than they otherwise would—as long as the food is prepared flavorfully, a nationwide study shows. More
The World Health Organization has turned to recent report in Psychological Science in the Public Interest to help assess vaccination practices across the globe. More
Does public shaming work? Being kind and non-judgmental? Banning people from public places and fining parents $1,000? As communities deal with the United States’ worst measles outbreaks in 25 years and the country faces losing its “measles-free” status, Americans are debating how best to encourage the reluctant to get vaccinated. Measles is More
The holidays are a time for giving and receiving presents, gifts and cheer. Two new studies conducted by researchers at the University of Chicago and Northwestern University show that giving to others makes us happier than giving to ourselves. “If you want to sustain happiness over time, past research tells More