Vaccination
No, the COVID-19 vaccines do not contain a glowing 'Lucifer' protein
Do we really need to say this?
Nov 5, 2021
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News tagged with social animals
Health
Five ways going vegan could change your social life, not just your health
As veganism grows in popularity, researchers are documenting its positive impacts on individual health, public health, animal welfare and even the fashion industry.
Sep 20, 2021
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Parents, look out for mental health issues as college kids return to class
(HealthDay)—This year of pandemic isolation and anxiety has been tough for many, but an expert says college students are at particularly high risk for mental health issues as they transition from adolescence to adulthood.
Aug 24, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
The neuroscience behind why your brain may need time to adjust to 'un-social distancing'
With COVID-19 vaccines working and restrictions lifting across the country, it's finally time for those now vaccinated who've been hunkered down at home to ditch the sweatpants and reemerge from their Netflix caves. But your ...
Jun 29, 2021
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Psychology & Psychiatry
4 ways pets are good for your health and well-being
Many pet owners have found support from their pets throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, and there's science to back up the physical and mental health benefits to pet companionship. The American Heart Association, a global force ...
Jun 7, 2021
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Neuroscience
Implanted wireless device triggers mice to form instant bond
Northwestern University researchers are building social bonds with beams of light.
May 10, 2021
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Gerontology & Geriatrics
For breakthroughs in slowing aging, scientists must look beyond biology
A trio of recent studies highlight the need to incorporate behavioral and social science alongside the study of biological mechanisms in order to slow aging.
Feb 22, 2021
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Psychology & Psychiatry
How and when do children recognize power and social hierarchies?
Humans, like most social animals, tend to be organized hierarchically. In any group or social relationship there are always individuals who, for various reasons, significantly influence the behavior of others. These individuals ...
Feb 17, 2021
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Can pets help LGBTQ+ people cope with microaggressions?
Angela Matijczak, a first-year doctoral student at the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Social Work, led a study exploring how social support from humans and comfort from companion animals can help LGBTQ+ young ...
Jan 29, 2021
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Neuroscience
Exploring the role of prefrontal-amygdala brain circuits in social decision-making
In recent years, neuroscientists have been trying to understand the neural underpinnings of social behaviors and cognition. Studies on animal species, including primates and rodents, have identified a number of brain regions ...
