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Heads or tails: Does it matter what part of a therapy dog gets patted?

Written by | 25 Feb 2026

Is it a scratch behind the ears while staring into those puppy dog eyes, or is it a gentle pat on the back and a wagging tail that… read more.

Teens who play video games with gambling-like elements more likely to start real betting, study suggests

Written by | 30 Nov 2025

Young people who play video games with “gambling-like” elements – such as buying loot boxes or in-game items – are more likely to go on to gamble with… read more.

Getting the most out of therapy – Therapists report what you should know before starting

Written by | 10 Aug 2025

Of 1.7 million referrals for therapy in 2022-23, more than 1 million people dropped out before starting or during their therapy. This represents a dropout rate of over 60%…. read more.

Animal behavior: Dog TV viewing habits vary by personality

Written by | 18 Jul 2025

The way household dogs engage with TV may depend on their personalities, suggests research published in Scientific Reports. Excitable dogs were more likely to follow on-screen objects while fearful… read more.

Asthma: patient expectations influence the course of the disease

Written by | 13 Jul 2025

Individual expectations about one’s health can influence him/her future condition and the speed of the progression of a disease: in fact, a research conducted by researchers of psychology… read more.

Why common climate messaging often backfires – and how to fix it

Written by | 15 Jun 2025

Many Americans misjudge which personal behaviors have the biggest impact on carbon emissions, researchers have found. But efforts to improve climate literacy that focus too narrowly on individual… read more.

Largest twin study explores whether the environment affects people differently depending on their genes

Written by | 14 Jun 2025

An international team of researchers led by King’s College London have identified genetic factors that may make some individuals more or less sensitive to the environments they experience…. read more.

Women’s menstrual cycle phase and reproductive stage affect levels of irritability and anger

Written by | 6 Jun 2025

The menopause transition can take a physical as well as a mental and emotional toll on many women. A new study suggests that emotions such as anger, irritability,… read more.

Adolescents who sleep longer perform better at cognitive tasks

Written by | 1 May 2025

Adolescents who sleep for longer – and from an earlier bedtime – than their peers tend to have improved brain function and perform better at cognitive tests, researchers… read more.

Open-label placebo appears to reduce premenstrual symptoms, study suggests

Written by | 28 Mar 2025

Women affected by premenstrual syndrome (PMS) appear to experience less intense and debilitating symptoms after taking placebo pills even when told they do not contain any active medication,… read more.

Research shows humans have a long way to go in understanding a dog’s emotions

Written by | 11 Mar 2025

Life with a dog is a matter of give and take. Especially when it comes to communication. With no common human-dog language, our ability to communicate relies on… read more.

Fitness apps fuelling disordered eating

Written by | 24 Feb 2025

With New Year resolutions in full swing and health tracking apps at our fingertips, new research reveals concerning links between health and fitness apps and disordered eating, body… read more.

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