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.
New research shows that shedding the unwanted pounds doesn't erase the prejudice against women with a history of weight issues.
A recent review suggests that scientists are still only beginning to probe the brain states associated with kindness and well-being.
New research in the Journal of Physiology suggests that fructose disrupts learning and memory, but omega-3 fatty acids can help.
In traditionally masculine industries, such as construction, subordinates don't judge female leaders as harshly as their male counterparts when they slip-up.
New research uncovers the lasting changes in the brains of arachnophobes who underwent a two-hour exposure therapy session.
New research on food-beverage pairings highlights yet another reason parents should encourage their kids to choose water over soda.
A review of recent research shows that people are kinder to themselves and others when they're thinking about their own mortality.
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.
Northwestern University trial provides new biological evidence that dual language speakers have enhanced auditory nervous systems.
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The caricature of the snooty health nut may have some basis in reality.
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