More People Turning to Psilocybin for Self-Treatment

Summary: Psilocybin use in the U.S. has risen sharply across all age groups since 2019, coinciding with increasing legalization and interest in its therapeutic potential. A new study reveals a…

Psychedelics Linked to Visual Echoes

Summary: As psychedelics gain traction in mental health treatment, questions remain about their long-term effects. A new study followed individuals self-administering psychedelics and found that while some experienced lingering visual…

How science can help you train your puppy

A puppy’s thinking ability may indicate how responsive the dog will be to training and whether it’ll grow up to be well-behaved. Traits such as impulsivity, ability to follow gestures…

Pride and Awe in Parenting Boost Mental Health and Life Meaning

Summary: A new study reveals that feelings of pride and awe toward one’s children significantly enhance parental well-being, life satisfaction, and the parent-child bond. Conducted with nearly 900 parents, the…

Neural Fingerprints Predict Team Flow in Social Interactions

Summary: Researchers have developed a novel algorithm that maps each person’s brain activity into a unique “neural fingerprint,” revealing stable, long-term neural traits. These fingerprints help predict whether individuals will…

AI Reveals What Keeps People Committed to Exercise

Summary: A new study has used machine learning to identify the key predictors of physical activity adherence, analyzing data from nearly 12,000 individuals. The research found that time spent sitting,…

Disrupted Myelin Protein Implicated in Schizophrenia

Summary: A new study has identified the protein hnRNP A1 as a key player in the production and maintenance of myelin, the fatty sheath that insulates nerve fibers in the…

Potential Depression Risk Linked to Ozempic-Like Drugs

Summary: A new international study reveals a possible connection between GLP1 receptor agonists—used in drugs like Ozempic—and increased risk of depression and suicidal ideation, especially in people with low dopamine…

Negative Distractions Most Disrupt Attention and Linger in Memory

Summary: A new study reveals that upsetting distractions significantly impair our ability to sustain attention and also linger more strongly in memory. Researchers tested this by having participants perform a…

Viewpoint: Another top NIH food scientist quits, citing RFK, Jr.’s political interference and science censorship

The National Institutes of Health’s top researcher on ultra-processed foods announced Wednesday he was stepping down from the agency, accusing top aides to Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F.…