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Non-monogamy may reduce jealousy overall, but feeling less desirable can still strain relationships

Comparing yourself with your partner is more common than you’d think. Psychologists even have a term for it: mate value discrepancy (MVD), which is the gap between how attractive, smart or successful each partner feels […]

A fake ‘Jell-O diet’ has fooled at least one celebrity: Could you be next?

Paris Hilton’s mother, Kathy Hilton, recently tried the “Jell-O diet” to lose weight. She believed other celebrities—Oprah Winfrey, Doctor Oz, Michelle Obama and Kelly Clarkson—had endorsed it. But the diet was fake, and so were […]

Disclosing past substance use in medical and dental school applications could hurt admissions prospects, study finds

More than 4 in 5 physicians and dentists believe applicants who disclose a history of substance use on medical or dental school applications risk hurting their chances of admission, according to a new study by […]

Recommendations on addressing intimate partner violence issued by expert panel

When Congress passed the Deborah Sampson Act of 2020—named for a woman who served in the Revolutionary War disguised as a man—the goal was to broaden access to government-provided medical care for female military veterans.This […]

Understanding eras: Predicting audience preferences with new perspective on nostalgia

When brands spend millions every year to transport Super Bowl audiences back in time during commercials, what happens if they choose the wrong era? Knowing who prefers which part of history is valuable marketing knowledge, […]

Gaming helps moms recover from parenting stress—but guilt can still get in the way

Video gaming is a valued leisure activity in Australia. The latest data show 74% of Australian households own at least two gaming devices.This post was originally published on this site

Inequalities grow in cities as heat and daylight patterns transform urban life

Changing patterns of heat and daylight in urban environments are creating growing inequalities, with climate-related shifts reshaping daily life and disproportionately affecting vulnerable communities.This post was originally published on this site

Scientists’ biographies may demotivate, not inspire, children to study science

Currently popular biographies of famous scientists may demotivate—rather than inspire—children’s desire to study or pursue careers in science, according to researchers who studied the messages in 422 bestselling children’s books. Study leader Jessica Gladstone, a […]

Play is essential for young children, including when it comes to their learning

Prioritizing play offers a variety of benefits for children, from helping them grow their vocabulary to managing their big feelings with fewer behavioral problems.This post was originally published on this site

Falling birth rates mean schools are closing—affecting whole communities

As another academic year ends, some schools will be closing their doors permanently because of declining numbers of children. In England, declining birth rates over the past decade have led to more than 100 schools, […]