A recent study reveals a continuous cycle between an inflated ego and climbing the social ladder. While grandiose narcissism drives people to seek status, successfully gaining that status appears to fuel their narcissism even further.

Glucosamine is a popular arthritis remedy, but it may be dangerous for those with early memory loss. New research indicates this sugar molecule disrupts brain chemistry, accelerating both Alzheimer's disease progression and mortality rates.

Do genes dictate academic success? A new study of European twins shows the answer depends on where you live. Different school systems and family backgrounds can actually change how much a student's natural ability matters in the classroom.

What do narcissists and psychopaths actually value in life? A new meta-analysis reveals that people with "Dark Triad" personality traits are driven heavily by a desire for personal power and stimulation, while showing a strong aversion to helping others.

Researchers have discovered that damage to specific communication pathways in the brain makes it harder to suppress unwanted traumatic memories, leading to intense, "here-and-now" flashbacks for people with PTSD.

A new longitudinal study reveals that specific brain wave patterns emerging around age nine can reliably predict whether a child will develop anxiety or depression during their teenage years, opening the door for proactive mental health interventions.

A person's underlying personality traits influence how often they use conversational artificial intelligence, largely depending on whether they feel the tool elevates their social status and how confident they are at operating it.

Analyzing 35 years of data, a new Psychological Bulletin study reveals perfectionism is accelerating among college students. Researchers suggest that slowing economic growth and rising inequality are driving this psychological shift and harming mental well…

New research finds that high psychopathic personality traits are associated with a thinner outer layer of the brain in specific regions. This structural brain pattern was identical in men convicted of domestic violence and non-violent men.

A new study published in PNAS reveals that Trump’s recent calls for censorship successfully swayed his voters to support restricting speech. Meanwhile, the same rhetoric caused non-Trump voters to become even stronger advocates for free expression.

A new study of retired athletes found that repetitive head trauma can lead to a "leaky" blood-brain barrier. This long-lasting damage allows immune cells to enter the brain, causing persistent inflammation and accelerating cognitive decline.

Physical exercise is known to improve mental health. A new study reveals that a muscle-released protein called apelin travels to the brain during exercise, promoting neuron growth and alleviating depression.

When students are taught how to ethically integrate artificial intelligence into academic writing, they use text generators sparingly. A recent study shows undergraduates prefer using chatbots for brainstorming and revision rather than generating whole essays…

By combining connectome data with spatial gene expression maps, scientists have discovered how chemical gradients guide the wiring of the entire brain. The findings offer new ways to understand brain development and neurodevelopmental disorders.

Engaging in self-pleasure before going to sleep is linked to falling asleep faster, experiencing better physical rest, and waking up with elevated positive emotions, according to a recent survey exploring the hidden boundaries between waking behavior and…

A 23-year study shows that IQ alone doesn't dictate an autistic person's ability to learn daily life skills. Researchers found most participants developed practical skills matching their intelligence, indicating that autistic individuals can master independent…

Men who were more romantically or sexually interested in their female friends tended to pay for more shared expenses, and women read this behavior as a sign of mating interest, according to research.

A large new global study suggests that while having children may give you a slightly greater sense of purpose, it won't permanently increase your daily happiness. Instead, parents experience temporary spikes of joy.

A new study finds that a supervised Nordic walking program can significantly reduce moderate to severe depression symptoms in just five weeks. The aerobic workout proved especially beneficial for participants who started with the most severe symptoms.