Benjamin Fearnow

Woman with newborn baby

Women ‘damned’ either way on taking maternity leave, study findsJune 5, 2017

More than half of U.S. adults recommended to receive measles vaccination or immunization prior to traveling abroad didn't do so at health clinics, a new study finds.

Health & Medical

Study: 53 percent of US travelers not receiving measles immunizationJune 3, 2017

While there's a high volume of teens and young adults sending sexually suggestive nude or seminude photos of themselves, such "sexting" is only moderately or loosely tied to real-life sexual behavior with others, a new study finds.

Science & Technology

Sexting not linked to increase in real-life sexual activity, study findsMay 23, 2017

Humanlike cognition evolved 1.8 million years ago, a new study finds.

Study of brain scans show ‘humanlike’ ways of thought evolved 1.8M years agoMay 17, 2017

Women looking at computer in office

Study: Helping coworkers can increase mental exhaustion, create toxic workplaceMay 16, 2017

A reduction in the total number of people being diagnosed or living with HIV within reach by 2025, a new study finds.

Health & Medical

Study: Decline of new HIV infections within reach by 2025May 15, 2017

Male great tits choose neighbors based upon similar personalities, a new study finds.

Study: Great tits prefer nesting near birds with similar personalitiesMay 12, 2017

Believing that energy drinks like Red Bull are in one's alcoholic drink increases feelings of intoxication -- even when they're not a ingredient.

Study: Just being told your drink is alcoholic makes people act more drunk, riskyMay 12, 2017

A new study finds an increased risk of dementia contained in medications used to treat PTSD.

Study: Medications used to treat veterans’ PTSD increase dementia riskMay 12, 2017

Black students who have suspicious views of white people's motives don't trust smiling white faces, new studies find.

Study shows how racial bias affects ability to trust othersMay 12, 2017

Study: Just seeing Facebook logo triggers ‘spontaneous hedonic’ desire to log onMay 11, 2017

a new study finds that "man's best friends" offer a very therapeutic role for stressed children.

Dogs reduce children’s stress more than parental support, study findsMay 11, 2017

Semi-automated vehicle drivers are slower to respond to emergencies than manual drivers, a new study finds.

Science & Technology

Study: Drivers of semi-automated cars slower to avoid emergenciesMay 10, 2017

Tying self-worth to financial worth increases negative thoughts and anxiety, a new study finds.

Study: Basing success on how much you make tied to anxiety, negativityMay 9, 2017

NFL players say medical marijuana should be alternative to painkillers, new survey finds.

Survey: 87% of players say NFL should allow medical marijuana accessMay 6, 2017

Whether wealthy, middle class or poor -- all economic levels of Americans love their fast food options.

Study: Rich people love eating fast food as much as everyone elseMay 6, 2017

Trust in the government in Washington is at record lows, a new survey finds.

Survey: Nearly 3 In 10 Americans have no confidence in country’s futureMay 5, 2017

Men making anti-gay or sexist jokes often feel insecure about their own views of masculinity.

Study: Men who make sexist, anti-gay jokes feel insecure about masculinityMay 5, 2017

A majority of U.S. households have no landline telephone and only have cell phones, a new study finds.

Science & Technology

CDC: Majority of US households only use cellphones for first time in historyMay 4, 2017

The majority of Social media comments stigmatized Alzheimer's and dementia.

Study: Social media users reinforce stigmas about Alzheimer’s, dementiaMay 4, 2017

Frequent video gameplay has links to real world sexist beliefs, new study finds.

Science & Technology

Study: Video games influence sexist attitudesMay 4, 2017

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