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Study: We're Biased Against Obese People—Even If They Get Thin Rick Wilking/Reuters

Study: We're Biased Against Obese People—Even If They Get Thin

New research shows that shedding the unwanted pounds doesn't erase the prejudice against women with a history of weight issues.

The Secrets of the Healthy Mind Ed Yourdon/Flickr

The Secrets of the Healthy Mind

A recent review suggests that scientists are still only beginning to probe the brain states associated with kindness and well-being.

Study of the Day: A Diet Loaded With Sugar Makes Rats Dumber Shutterstock

Study of the Day: A Diet Loaded With Sugar Makes Rats Dumber

New research in the Journal of Physiology suggests that fructose disrupts learning and memory, but omega-3 fatty acids can help.

Study: Male Bosses' Mistakes Are Penalized More Severely in Some Industries Shutterstock

Study: Male Bosses' Mistakes Are Penalized More Severely in Some Industries

In traditionally masculine industries, such as construction, subordinates don't judge female leaders as harshly as their male counterparts when they slip-up.

Study of the Day: Biological Proof That Confronting Your Fears Helps Shutterstock

Study of the Day: Biological Proof That Confronting Your Fears Helps

New research uncovers the lasting changes in the brains of arachnophobes who underwent a two-hour exposure therapy session.

Study: Kids Will Eat More Veggies If They Drink Water Instead of Soda Shutterstock

Study: Kids Will Eat More Veggies If They Drink Water Instead of Soda

New research on food-beverage pairings highlights yet another reason parents should encourage their kids to choose water over soda.

The Secret to a Long Life Is ... Thinking About Death Shutterstock

The Secret to a Long Life Is ... Thinking About Death

A review of recent research shows that people are kinder to themselves and others when they're thinking about their own mortality.

Study: The Objectification of Women Is a Real, Measurable Phenomenon Shutterstock

Study: The Objectification of Women Is a Real, Measurable Phenomenon

Both male and female subjects in a recent experiment perceived near-naked men in sexualized ads as human beings, but could only see attractive women as objects.

Study of the Day: Bilingualism May Boost Attention, Working Memory Shutterstock

Study of the Day: Bilingualism May Boost Attention, Working Memory

Northwestern University trial provides new biological evidence that dual language speakers have enhanced auditory nervous systems.

Does Organic Food Make You a Judgmental Jerk? Maybe Darren Baker/Shutterstock

Does Organic Food Make You a Judgmental Jerk? Maybe

The caricature of the snooty health nut may have some basis in reality.

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