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The power of babble: Babies elicit simpler speech from adults

The power of babble: Babies elicit simpler speech from adults

by James Dean,Cornell UniversityCredit: Caitlin Cook/Cornell UniversityHow do babies learn to talk? Across languages and cultures, parents simplify their speech significantly in response to babi

The power of babble: Babies elicit simpler speech from adults

by James Dean,Cornell UniversityCredit: Caitlin Cook/Cornell UniversityHow do babies learn to talk? Across languages and cultures, parents simplify their speech significantly in response to babi
Excessive screen time linked to lower language development in toddlers

Excessive screen time linked to lower language development in toddlers

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA collaboration of researchers from 20 nations has found that toddlers exceed recommended screen time limits, with television and sm

Excessive screen time linked to lower language development in toddlers

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA collaboration of researchers from 20 nations has found that toddlers exceed recommended screen time limits, with television and sm
Barbecue and grandma's cookies: New study looks at nostalgia, comfort in food preparation for older adults

Barbecue and grandma's cookies: New study looks at nostalgia, comfort in food preparation for older adults

byWashington State UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFoods that evoke a sense of nostalgia and comfort and have good texture variety are important considerations in prepared meals aimed

Barbecue and grandma's cookies: New study looks at nostalgia, comfort in food preparation for older adults

byWashington State UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFoods that evoke a sense of nostalgia and comfort and have good texture variety are important considerations in prepared meals aimed
Study highlights importance of sleep for mental well-being of teenage girls

Study highlights importance of sleep for mental well-being of teenage girls

by Joe Stafford,University of ManchesterCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study by researchers at The University of Manchester, using data from the #BeeWell survey, has found that sleep plays a cru

Study highlights importance of sleep for mental well-being of teenage girls

by Joe Stafford,University of ManchesterCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study by researchers at The University of Manchester, using data from the #BeeWell survey, has found that sleep plays a cru
Study suggests around 1 in 5 UK medical students considers dropping out: Mental health is key contributor

Study suggests around 1 in 5 UK medical students considers dropping out: Mental health is key contributor

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAround one in five UK medical students consider dropping out of medical school, with mental health issues a key contributor to their in

Study suggests around 1 in 5 UK medical students considers dropping out: Mental health is key contributor

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAround one in five UK medical students consider dropping out of medical school, with mental health issues a key contributor to their in
Psychosis-inducing lesions affect a common brain circuit in the hippocampus, research reveals

Psychosis-inducing lesions affect a common brain circuit in the hippocampus, research reveals

byBrigham and Women’s HospitalLesions that cause organic psychosis affect a common brain circuit in the hippocampus. Credit: Patricia ZvarovaA new study investigated the brain circuits involved

Psychosis-inducing lesions affect a common brain circuit in the hippocampus, research reveals

byBrigham and Women’s HospitalLesions that cause organic psychosis affect a common brain circuit in the hippocampus. Credit: Patricia ZvarovaA new study investigated the brain circuits involved
Valentine's Scale: A scientific tool for assessing relationship health with seven simple questions

Valentine's Scale: A scientific tool for assessing relationship health with seven simple questions

byStockholm UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAnswer seven questions and get an indication of how your relationship is right now. Just in time for Valentine's Day, researchers at S

Valentine's Scale: A scientific tool for assessing relationship health with seven simple questions

byStockholm UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAnswer seven questions and get an indication of how your relationship is right now. Just in time for Valentine's Day, researchers at S
Lithium linked to risk for thyroid dysfunction, chronic kidney disease in bipolar disorder

Lithium linked to risk for thyroid dysfunction, chronic kidney disease in bipolar disorder

by Elana GotkineLithium is associated with an increased risk for thyroid dysfunction and chronic kidney disease (CKD) in patients with incident bipolar disorder (BD), according to a studypublish

Lithium linked to risk for thyroid dysfunction, chronic kidney disease in bipolar disorder

by Elana GotkineLithium is associated with an increased risk for thyroid dysfunction and chronic kidney disease (CKD) in patients with incident bipolar disorder (BD), according to a studypublish
The importance of measuring well-being in mental health research

The importance of measuring well-being in mental health research

byGeorge Washington UniversityExample self-report measures of subjective well-being. Credit:Nature Mental Health(2025). DOI: 10.1038/s44220-024-00381-4A new studypublished&nbsp

The importance of measuring well-being in mental health research

byGeorge Washington UniversityExample self-report measures of subjective well-being. Credit:Nature Mental Health(2025). DOI: 10.1038/s44220-024-00381-4A new studypublished&nbsp
Exploring the stability of risk preference: Meta-analysis reveals discrepancies in how it's measured

Exploring the stability of risk preference: Meta-analysis reveals discrepancies in how it's measured

by Ingrid Fadelli , Medical XpressFlow chart of the team's systematic search for longitudinal samples. Credit: Bagaïnii et al. (Nature Human Behaviour, 2025).Past psychology research suggests that

Exploring the stability of risk preference: Meta-analysis reveals discrepancies in how it's measured

by Ingrid Fadelli , Medical XpressFlow chart of the team's systematic search for longitudinal samples. Credit: Bagaïnii et al. (Nature Human Behaviour, 2025).Past psychology research suggests that
Nurses worldwide experience stress, loss and violence since pandemic

Nurses worldwide experience stress, loss and violence since pandemic

byNew York UniversityCredit: Laura James from PexelsA first-of-its-kind study provides a snapshot of the substantial mental health burden on nurses around the world.Publishedin the j

Nurses worldwide experience stress, loss and violence since pandemic

byNew York UniversityCredit: Laura James from PexelsA first-of-its-kind study provides a snapshot of the substantial mental health burden on nurses around the world.Publishedin the j
New book examines patterns of self-criticism and isolation

New book examines patterns of self-criticism and isolation

by Liz Mineo,Harvard UniversityCredit: MacMillan PublishersPerfectionism has a dark side, says Ellen Hendriksen, a clinical psychologist and faculty member at Boston University, in her new

New book examines patterns of self-criticism and isolation

by Liz Mineo,Harvard UniversityCredit: MacMillan PublishersPerfectionism has a dark side, says Ellen Hendriksen, a clinical psychologist and faculty member at Boston University, in her new