Posts Tagged ‘psychology news’
Anti-tobacco Ads Help Adults Quit, But Only If They Are Not From The Tobacco Industry
New research released in April's American Journal of Public Health discovered anti-tobacco advertising does help reduce the need to spark up in adults, however only when the ads are from sponsors not associated with the tobacco industry. In states where anti-tobacco ads [Read More]
Fragile X Syndrome Reversed In Adult Mice
New research published this month in Neuron has found a newly developed mGlu5 inhibitor, CTEP, is effect at reversing many symptoms associated with Fragile X syndrome in adult mouse models. While CTEP isn't currently being developed for humans, the researchers have pointed [Read More]
Spontaneous gene glitches linked to autism risk with older dads
Researchers have turned up a new clue to the workings of a possible environmental factor in autism spectrum disorders (ASDs): fathers were four times more likely than mothers to transmit tiny, spontaneous mutations to their children with the disorders. Moreover, the number [Read More]
Positive Effects of Meditation on Mental Health
A new report released by Yale researchers explores the positive impact of meditation. It has long been considered that meditation can help to improve some health related issues, such as quitting smoking or the ability to cope with cancer. However, this new research also [Read More]
Bar Violence Linked To Happy Hours
A new report produced by Cardiff University explores the link between happy hour in bars and pub violence. The research, which was conducted across five different cities in the UK, found that establishments with the highest levels of violence were most likely to have [Read More]
Cortisol May Increase Risk Of Relapse For Recovering Alcoholics
Researchers at the University of Liverpool have discovered that high levels of cortisol could increase the risk of relapse for recovering alcoholics. Cortisol, a hormone produced in the adrenal gland as a result of stress, is found in elevated levels both in alcoholics and [Read More]
Long Lasting Psychological Effects Of The B.P Oil Spill On Gulf Coast Residents
A new report published in Ecopsychology explores the psychological effect on residents in the Gulf coast area affected by April's oil spill. The report suggests that anger, depression and feelings of helplessness will be long lasting effects for those affected by the B.P [Read More]
Genetic And Economic Factors Influence Psychopathic Traits In Children
New research from the University of Illinois has discovered that both genetics and economic status are influential factors in children who exhibit psychopathic traits. Children with longer alleles on the serotonin transporter protein genes and who grow up in a family with a [Read More]
