SAN DIEGO — Every summer, stories crop up about
Author: Ben Renner
Marshmallow Test Redux: Children With Strong Self-Control Not Better Off After All
NEW YORK — The world-famous marshmallow test may certainly
In Chicago, Access To A Gun Is Just A Few Handshakes Away
CHICAGO — In a remarkable study on violent crime
Bargain Hunters View Customer Service Workers As Less Than Human, Study Finds
VANCOUVER — Bargain hunters may be too hyper-focused on
Recurring Nightmares Are ‘Leftovers’ From Unresolved Frustrations, Study Finds
CARDIFF, Wales — Nightmares can often times be so vivid
Interest Rate Hikes Harmful To Mental Health Of Those In Debt, Study Says
STIRLING, Scotland — Not only can raising interest rates
Black Children Under 13 Twice As Likely To Commit Suicide As White Peers, Shocking Study Shows
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The suicide rate for children under
Artificial Intelligence Better At Diagnosing Skin Cancer Than Dermatologists, Study Finds
HEIDELBERG, Germany — In another iteration of the age-old
Study: Flies’ Ability To Spread Disease Worse Than Previously Thought, Especially In Cities
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — The potential for flies to spread
High-Intensity Interval Training May Be The Best Workout — For Your Brain
HAMILTON, Ontario — High-intensity interval training (HIIT) has been
Vacation Killer: Two-Thirds Of Adults Distracted By Work, Social Media During Time Off
ST. LOUIS —The benefits of vacation time are well-documented,
Powerful Nuts: Add More To Your Diet To Improve Sperm Count, Strength
REUS, Spain — If you are what you eat, then
A Vicious Cycle: Air Conditioners Making Global Warming Worse, Warns Study
MADISON, Wisc. — As summertime wears on and the mercury
Only 6 In 10 Commuters Would Give Up Seat On Train For Pregnant Woman
LONDON — Standing up and offering your seat to
Bed Bugged? ‘Sleep Divorce’ May Be Key To Healthier Relationship
NEW YORK — With so many studies pointing to the
That Stinks: 1 In 5 People Avoid Certain Co-Workers Over Their Bad Breath
LONDON — A little mouthwash can go a long
Audiobooks Provide Greater Emotional Impact Than Watching Movies, Study Claims
LONDON — Looking to feel the ultimate emotional connection
CDC: Cancers Linked To Obesity Account For 40 Percent Of All US Cancer Cases
WASHINGTON — When it comes to obesity, studies often
They May Comb Through Feces, But Do Chimpanzees Get Grossed Out?
KYOTO, Japan — Chimpanzees, like many wild animals, have
Posting Your Fitness Feats On Social Media Can Make Others Feel Worse About Themselves
TUCSON, Ariz. — Your Facebook newsfeed might be full
The Kids Are Alright: Children Today Able To Delay Gratification *Longer* Than Earlier Generations
WASHINGTON — Between downloading music and movies at lightning-fast
Daily Cannabis Use Rising Steadily Among Adults As Legalization Widens, Study Finds
NEW YORK — The number of both daily and
Polluted Air Can Cloud Your Morality, Lead To Unethical Behavior
NEW YORK — Polluted air doesn’t just affect our
Women Twice As Likely To Suffer From ‘iPad Neck’ Than Men
LAS VEGAS — Suffering from “iPad neck” — that is,
Survey Shows Not Much Divide Between Gun Owners, Non-Owners After All
BALTIMORE — Gun reform remains one of the most divisive
Study: Anti-Vaxxers More Likely To Believe In Conspiracy Theories
BRISBANE, Australia — Despite a mountain of scientific evidence
Study: Liberals Really Do Prefer Lattes, Conservatives Really Don’t
PHILADELPHIA — As political polarization in the United States
Alternative Medicine Use Among Children Has Doubled Since 2003
CHICAGO — Alternative medicines, such as nutraceuticals, herbal products,