Numerous Health Problems Burden Young Adults with Autism
Young people with autism have more psychiatric and medical conditions than do their typical peers or those with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
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Living with Neighborhood Violence May Shape Teens' Brains
Researchers say they have linked such exposures with downstream effects
Friends of Friends Can Reveal Hidden Information about a Person
Stanford scientist Johan Ugander explains his research on dissimilarities in social networks
How Fathers Can Change What It Means to Be a Man
There are strong negative stereotypes about males—but how we see dads could change that
Prez (of AMA) Issues Call to Arms-Science
At the AMA annual meeting the organization's president petitioned for an evidence-based, science-driven analysis of gun violence and solutions.
The 25% Revolution--How Big Does a Minority Have to Be to Reshape Society?
A committed few can influence the many and sweep away social conventions, new research shows
Web Searches Reveal (in Aggregate) What We're Really Thinking
Google as a window into our private thoughts
The Science Behind 5 Classic Happiness Clichés
Most inspirational quotes make us roll our eyes, but if you dig into them, they can offer true wisdom
Why Female Entrepreneurs Have a Harder Time Raising Venture Capital
There is a subtle but important difference in the questions investors tend to ask
Thanksgiving Dinner May End Sooner If Guests Pass the Gravy across a Partisan Divide
A new study shows election politics pushed Americans to cut family festivities short in 2016
A Matter of Taste: Can a Sweet Tooth Be Switched Off in the Brain?
A study describes the complex brain circuitry that lets us identify, savor (or recoil from) a taste
What to Do (and Not Do) When You Feel Insecure
Whatever you call it—self-doubt, insecurity, inadequacy—it’s a universal phenomenon.
The Problem with "Learning Styles"
There is little scientific support for this fashionable idea—and stronger evidence for other learning strategies
Being a Couch Potato May Change Your Personality
The largest study of its kind suggests long-term physical inactivity and character traits may be linked
How Perceptive Are You? Not Everyone Is the Same
The ability to quickly tally a number of items can predict performance on other visual tasks
Personality Tests with Deep-Sounding Questions Provide Shallow Answers about the "True" You
A desire for deep insight can lead to deep confusion
Daydreaming May Help You Become More Socially Adept
New research explains why relationships take up so much of our mental energy
Doc's YA Novel Treats Life-and-Death Issues
Pediatric cardiologist Ismée Williams discusses her young adult novel, Water in May, about a teenage girl whose newborn has a life-threatening heart condition.
What You See in a 3-D Scan of Yourself Could Be Upsetting
The actual and idealized images may not match up
