Psychiatry

Scientists study the contagion of obnoxiousness

Sarcastic comments boost creativity, a study finds

Hallucinations may arise from both imprecise sensory information and cognitive bias

New research finds that heterosexual people with pathological personalities have better success finding mates

Jim Rendon’s book explores “The New Science of Post-Traumatic Growth”

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Chewing gum is just one way to drive that annoying jingle from your brain

In crime-battered Camden, N.J., new training aims to reshape the relationship between police and community

Psychologically, does it mean anything for fans accustomed to defining themselves as “not the Yankees” to suddenly start winning?

People exposed to incongruent situations, such as Halloween-themed plates at a Labor Day picnic, performed better on cognitive-reasoning tests and were less likely to make impulse purchases or overeat

After surviving a series of benders, neural circuits get locked into a firing pattern that compels alcohol seeking    

Can two everyday drugs prevent irreversible harm from traumatic brain injury?