NEWS / BEHAVIOR

Paradise Abroad

Seniors face unique challenges when they retire to another country. Loneliness is one of them, but older expats can find ways to fit in. >

Kids Love Loopholes

We all use loopholes to get what we want without obviously disobeying. Kids think they're funny and learn to use them at a pretty young age. >

Parents' Bias Favors a Male Default Mode

Parents tend to have an unconscious bias that presumes that any "person" is by default, male. This sends an unfortunate message to girls. >

Social Influencers Pushing Unnecessary Health Tests

Influencers are using frightening personal narratives to promote costly medical tests of questionable benefit that can lead to misdiagnoses. >

Helping Doctors Better Meet the Needs of Patients with Disabilities

People with disabilities often find health providers are clueless about the kind of care they need. It just takes a few simple adjustments. >

As Online Sports Betting Opportunities Rise, So Does Gambling Addiction

The rise of online betting has created a spike in searches on gambling addiction. Clearly it's a problem for some. What be done about it? >

Narcissists Feel Left Out

People who are narcissistic demand to be the center of attention. If they don't get it, they feel ostracized and can become aggressive. >

Hate Speech on X Rises after Musk's Purchase

Hate speech and fraudulent bot-run accounts have proliferated since Elon Musk bought the platform. Fewer moderators is a likely source. >

The Educational Costs of Teens' Smartphone Use in School

Kids spend as much as 25 percent of their school day on their phones, missing out on much of what education offers. Policies are needed. >

What's NOT Behind Autism Spectrum Disorders

Maternal obesity and depression have been suspected of contributing to the risk of autism. A huge study suggests a likelier explanation. >

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