Science

Single dose of LSD reduces anxiety

A single dose of LSD shows promise in reducing anxiety in a clinical trial.

Healthy habits may protect cognition in depression

Depression linked to lower cognitive function, but healthy lifestyle may help.

Aerobic fitness and lower body fat linked to better mental health in children

Study finds lower body fat and higher aerobic fitness linked to fewer anxiety and depression symptoms in children aged 8-11.

Small business owners lean right

Study: Small business owners favor right-wing parties.

Smooth-sounding names may give job candidates an edge

Smooth-sounding names like Liam or Noelle may give job candidates an edge in hiring decisions, new research finds.

Soft-sounding names may boost job interview success

Soft-sounding names may give candidates an edge in job interviews, per a study.

Music sparks social imagination, study finds

Music triggers thoughts of connection and companionship, a new study reveals.

Medieval document doubts Shroud of Turin's authenticity

Medieval document reveals early skepticism about Shroud of Turin's authenticity.

Parties ignore persistent economic inequality, study finds

Political parties often ignore economic inequality unless it changes, a 50-year study finds.

High ventilation breathwork induces psychedelic-like states, study finds

Breathwork with music alters consciousness, reduces negative emotions.