Diversity & CultureApr 8, 2025
When Social Justice Excludes Political Diversity
Social justice movements have made remarkable strides in advocating for equality across dimensions of race, gender, sexual ...
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Diversity & CultureMar 28, 2025
Discrimination-related depression, anxiety pronounced among multiracial, White, Asian populations
A new study found that over half of US adults experienced some form of discrimination, and individuals with high exposure to discrimination have more than five times the chances of screening positive for depression, and…
Diversity & CultureMar 20, 2025
How family background can help lead to athletic success
Americans have long believed that sports are one area in society that offers kids from all backgrounds the chance to succeed to the best of their abilities. But new research suggests that this belief is largely a myth…
Diversity & CultureMar 13, 2025
We tracked the mental health of trans and gender-diverse Australians for more than 20 years. And we're worried
The mental health of trans, nonbinary and gender-diverse Australians is worse than the general population and the gulf is getting ...
Diversity & CultureMar 10, 2025
What's in a label? It's different for boys vs. girls, new study of parents finds
Research has shown that adults instinctively think of men when asked to think of a person -- they describe the most 'typical' person they can imagine as male and assume storybook characters without a specified gender are…
Diversity & CultureMar 5, 2025
How 'self-silencing' your opinion may change behavior
People who have a minority viewpoint on a controversial topic are more likely to 'self-silence' themselves in conversation -- and that may lead them to behave against their own beliefs, a new study found.
Diversity & CultureMar 4, 2025
Nearly 4 of 10 Americans report sports-related mistreatment
Nearly 40% of adult Americans say they've experienced some type of sport-related mistreatment in their lives, a new study shows. Mistreatment ranged from psychological and emotional to physical and sexual. But most…
Diversity & CultureMar 3, 2025
ChatGPT on the couch? How to calm a stressed-out AI
Distressing news and traumatic stories can cause stress and anxiety -- not only in humans, but these stories can also affect AI language models, such as ChatGPT. Researchers have now shown that these models, like humans…
Diversity & CultureFeb 28, 2025
Intellectual Functioning and Mental Health in Diverse Populations
Intellectual functioning and mental health intersect in complex ways across different demographic, cultural and clinical groups.
Diversity & CultureFeb 27, 2025
Violence alters human genes for generations, researchers discover
First study of its kind reveals epigenetic signatures of violence passesd to grandchildren.
Diversity & CultureFeb 25, 2025
Screening and treating maternal psychological health key to improving cardiovascular health
Identifying and treating risk factors for depression, anxiety and other psychological health conditions during pregnancy and postpartum may improve short- and long-term health outcomes for both mother and child…
Diversity & CultureFeb 10, 2025
Satire more damaging to reputations than direct criticism
In our digital times as we are inundated with YouTube videos, memes and social media, satire is everywhere, but it can be more damaging to people's reputations than direct criticism, according to new research.
Diversity & CultureFeb 6, 2025
Scientists discover brain mechanism that helps us overcome fear
Researchers have unveiled the precise brain mechanisms that enable animals to overcome instinctive fears. The study in mice could have implications for developing therapeutics for fear-related disorders such as phobias…
Diversity & CultureFeb 6, 2025
Fear of breast cancer recurrence: Impact and coping with being in a dark place
A new study of breast cancer survivors has found this psychosocial challenge impacts almost every important domain of their lives -- the emotional, behavioral, cognitive, relational and professional. A larger number of…
Diversity & CultureFeb 4, 2025
Scientists identify Alzheimer's disease-protective genetic factors and unravel disease mechanisms
An international research team has identified key genetic factors that confer protective effects against Alzheimer's disease (AD) through a comprehensive genetic analysis of East Asian populations, including Chinese and…
Diversity & CultureFeb 3, 2025
Do women talk more than men? It might depend on their age
Researchers found that women between the ages of 25 and 65 -- the life stages of early and middle adulthood -- spoke on average 3,000 more words per day than their male counterparts.
Diversity & CultureJan 30, 2025
Propranolol may reduce ischemic stroke risk in women with migraines
Propranolol, a beta blocker medication used for treating high blood pressure and preventing migraines, may lower ischemic stroke risk in women who experience migraines frequently.
Diversity & CultureJan 15, 2025
How improving education could close maternal heart health gaps
Research has established a clear link between racial and ethnic disparities in maternal heart health and higher risks of preterm birth, preeclampsia and cardiovascular issues for Black and Hispanic mothers and their…
Diversity & CultureJan 10, 2025
Men more than three times as likely to die from a brain injury
An analysis of U.S. mortality data reveals the disproportionate impact of traumatic brain injuries (TBI) on older adults, males and certain racial and ethnic groups.
Diversity & CultureJan 7, 2025
Efforts to reduce kids' screen time weakened by unequal access to green space
When children have a place to play outside, programs aimed at reducing their screen time use are more successful.
Diversity & CultureJan 6, 2025
Acoustic sensors find frequent gunfire on school walking routes
A new study used acoustic sensors that detect the sound of gunfire to show how often children in one Chicago neighborhood are exposed to gunshots while walking to and from school. Results showed that nearly two-thirds of…
Diversity & CultureJan 6, 2025
Risk of domestic abuse increases over time for those exposed to childhood maltreatment
The risk of experiencing intimate partner violence may accumulate over time among people who experienced childhood maltreatment when they were younger, finds a new study.
Diversity & CultureJan 2, 2025
Too many men or too few women? New study finds how the gender gap is framed affects perceptions of it
Recognizing that news coverage may have influence in forming attitudes and in driving action, a team of psychology researchers examined whether reframing this gender gap in terms of 'men's overrepresentation' -- rather…
Diversity & CultureDec 18, 2024
Sleep apnea linked to changes in the brain
People with breathing problems during sleep may have a larger hippocampus, the area of the brain responsible for memory and thinking, according to a new study. The study, which included mostly Latino people, also found…
Diversity & CultureDec 18, 2024
Bias in AI amplifies our own biases, researchers show
Artificial intelligence (AI) systems tend to take on human biases and amplify them, causing people who use that AI to become more biased themselves, a new study finds.
Diversity & CultureDec 17, 2024
Biased language in clinical handoffs may negatively impact patient care
A new study shows that when clinicians hear a patient described with negatively biased language, they develop less empathy towards the patient and, in some cases, become less accurate in recalling the patient's critical…
Diversity & CultureDec 10, 2024
Young children less likely than adults to see discrimination as harmful, researchers find
A study by a team of psychology researchers shows that young children in the United States are less likely than adults to see discrimination as harmful, indicating these beliefs begin at an early age. Moreover, the…
Diversity & CultureDec 4, 2024
New clinical pathway supports cancer recurrence anxiety
Researchers have developed a three-step plan to support those burdened by the intense fear of cancer returning. This plan offers a consistent, streamlined approach to managing recurrence anxiety, empowering patients to…
Diversity & CultureDec 4, 2024
Owning a home in the US linked to longer life
A new study finds that owning a home in early adult life adds approximately four months to the lives of male Americans born in the early twentieth century.
Diversity & CultureNov 26, 2024
The link between sleep and blood pressure: New research sheds light on gender differences
You may have heard sleep described as something of a magic pill for the body. With the right amount, timing, and quality, it can work wonders -- strengthen the immune system, improve blood sugar, even decrease the risk…