Psychiatry

Revenge is sweet when the target is perceived to be part of a group with the original perpetrator

Hearing updates about peers, whether positive or negative, can be beneficial

Research probes the origins of performance shyness

“Health is a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease and infirmity.” — World Health Organization (1946) Many poets, philosophers, and thinkers throughout history have recognized the intimate link between physical and mental health.

Research shows the power of mid-day stroll

I’m no psychedelic prude. I reported on, and applauded, the resurgence of research into psychedelics in my 2003 book Rational Mysticism.

Happiness is inherently social, two studies find

The DNA of affected individuals varies remarkably, researchers say

Teens with controlling parents have trouble handling disagreements when they get older

Scientists have concocted mental fitness regimens to strengthen weak thinking skills in students—in effect, making kids smarter

"Too late" might be the two most tragic words in English, but what if you could rewind the clock? What if the past was not immutable? Would we regret past bad decisions more or less?

There was an interesting array of topics at last week's Advancing Ethical Research conference sponsored by Public Responsibility in Medicine and Research (PRIMR), ranging from basics of Institutional Review Boards (IRB) to ethics of Ebola trials, which was excellent.