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Psychological Scientists Advocate for Value of Animal Research, Transparency
Nearly 600 individuals, including APS Fellows and other psychological scientists, have backed an open letter published in USA TODAY urging public support for animal research.
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Graphic Warning Labels Linked to Reduced Sugary Drink Purchases
Warning labels that include photos linking sugary drink consumption with obesity, type 2 diabetes, and tooth decay may reduce purchases of the drinks, a field study shows.
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Feeling disgust helps us stay healthy, study says
Disgust is our guardian: Though most of us would rather not feel this unpleasant emotion, it helps us avoid disease and infection, new research suggests. Long before microscopes revealed unseen germs and parasites, humans developed
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“Myth-Busting” Can Impair, Rather Than Correct, Consumers’ Health Knowledge, Study Suggests
Powell writes that many educational materials are designed with the best intentions but should be tested empirically to ensure people understand the information correctly.
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To treat pain, study people in all their complexity
Last month, the US National Institutes of Health (NIH) formally launched a multi-agency effort to combat the country’s opioid-addiction crisis. Funds for research into controlling opioid misuse and treating pain will nearly double in 2018
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You Asked: Is Listening to Music Good For Your Health?
If you’re looking for an easy way to transform your mood, cue the music. Studies have shown that music can buoy your mood and fend off depression. It can also improve blood flow in ways
