Psychology & Psychiatry

Men win humor test (by a hair)

Men are funnier than women, but only just barely and mostly to other men. So says a psychology study from the University of California, San Diego Division of Social Sciences.

Psychology & Psychiatry

Men and women cooperate equally for the common good

Stereotypes suggest women are more cooperative than men, but an analysis of 50 years of research shows that men are equally cooperative, particularly in situations involving a dilemma that pits the interests of an individual ...

Psychology & Psychiatry

Divisive diagnosis raised in George Floyd case under scrutiny

A movement to discredit a controversial medical diagnosis is being bolstered by a new study out of McGill University. Excited delirium describes a state of agitation, aggression, and distress and has become a common defense ...

Psychology & Psychiatry

Q&A: Analyzing the stereotypes of adolescence

In Western cultures, adolescence is often viewed as a time of rebellion and irresponsibility. A new article published in the journal Child Development Perspectives synthesized recent research on stereotypes of adolescence ...

Health

Can masculine marketing convince more men to eat vegan?

Eating more plant-based meals is better for our health and better for the planet. But cultural preferences are significant barriers to reducing meat consumption—especially for men, who are underrepresented among vegans ...

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