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A new Europe-wide survey launched during the 42nd European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE) Annual Meeting suggests broad public support for several areas of infertility treatment and reproductive research, and highlights key areas where public understanding and opinion continues to develop. The report states:Fertility, embryo research, and genome editing: public attitudes in Europewas commissioned by the charity Progress Education Trust (PET) and carried out by Ipsos with support from ESHRE. We investigated public attitudes towards infertility treatment, embryo research, genome editing, surrogacy and related topics in the UK, Netherlands, Spain and Italy. The survey involved 8,688 people aged…

As the oldest baby boomers turn 80, the nation’s nursing homes are bracing for the expected increase. The number of people with dementia, disabilities, and needing assistance with activities of daily living is increasing while the number of nursing home beds is decreasing. Nearly 10% of U.S. nursing homes closed between 2011 and 2021. Additionally, direct care providers are exiting the industry in droves. In an opinion published July 4 in the New England Journal of Medicine, Dr. Mark A. Unruh and Dr. Hyeyoung Jeong, associate professors of population health sciences at Weill Cornell Medical College, along with Dr. Vincent…

Artificial intelligence companions are becoming very good at imitating human conversations and providing support. However, relying on them may not actually alleviate feelings of loneliness. A new study published in the Journal of Experimental Social Psychology found that texting a random human co-worker every day was successful in reducing feelings of loneliness over time, but chatting with a highly cooperative artificial intelligence program did not. This finding suggests that building real social connections requires more than just receiving pseudo-empathy. The debate about whether humans can truly connect with machines is not entirely new. About 60 years ago, a computer scientist…

Recent research published in Sex & Couple Therapy Journal More than half of adults worry about their sex drive, suggesting that most of their worries center around feeling like their sex drive is too low or doesn’t match their partner’s level of desire. The findings provide evidence that everyday stressors, mental health challenges, and relationship dynamics play a major role in how people perceive their sexual desires. This research helps explain the different ways in which individuals experience and interpret changes in sexual motivation. Sexual desire is generally understood as a person’s internal motivation for seeking sexual experience and pleasure.…

Human cognitive and personality functioning reach an overall peak in late middle age, which coincides with the age at which people typically achieve major career milestones and leadership roles. A new analysis integrates multiple psychological traits and reveals that raw processing speed declines in early adulthood, while other abilities and mature personality traits continue to grow for decades. The study was published in the journal Intelligence. Certain brain functions, such as physical strength and processing speed, are known to reach their peak in your 20s. Elite athletes typically reach their peak performance by the age of 35. However, in modern…

Recent research published in American political research It suggests that U.S. members of Congress are increasingly relying on angry rhetoric on social media to build their political brands. The survey provides evidence that this growing anger is not evenly distributed across political parties, with Democrats disproportionately driving the trend. These findings help explain how elected officials use emotional language to communicate with the public and shape political narratives. Modern political communication tends to rely heavily on digital platforms. Lawmakers use websites like Twitter, now known as X, to share their policy preferences and craft their public images. This process of…

Problematic patterns of romantic attachment are not all the same, according to a new systematic review published in . Archives of sexual behavior. Researchers have found that manic love, emotional dependence, and love addiction each have different psychological profiles, suggesting that they should be studied and treated as separate conditions rather than being grouped together. Most romantic relationships contribute positively to people’s happiness. However, for some people, romantic relationships may be characterized by obsessions, excessive dependence, or obsessive attachments that interfere with daily life. Scientists have used a variety of names for these behaviors, including manic love, emotional dependence, and…

Some cancer cells can enter a dormant, sleep-like state that helps them survive treatment. Instead of continuing to grow and divide, these cells become largely inactive, allowing them to evade the effects of many cancer drugs. In certain forms of cancer, such as some types of lung cancer, stress hormones can cause this response. Special proteins called glucocorticoid receptors detect these hormones in tumor cells. Once activated, the receptor can force cells into a dormant state, dramatically slowing cell division. As a result, the effectiveness of many treatments is significantly reduced. Researchers have been looking for ways to disable these…

A recent systematic review Journal of Psychopharmacology Classical psychedelic use has been suggested to be associated with lasting changes in personality traits, particularly increased openness and decreased neuroticism. A comprehensive analysis of nearly 50 recent studies provides evidence that substances like psilocybin, LSD, and ayahuasca can shape human personality in lasting ways. Psychologists often understand human personality through the five-factor model. This framework divides personality into five broad categories. These are openness to experience, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness, and neuroticism. Openness reflects curiosity, imagination, and a willingness to accept new ideas. Integrity includes self-discipline, organization, and goal-directed behavior. Extraversion captures a…

Good sleep doesn’t just refresh your mood. It also triggers the release of growth hormone, an important hormone that supports muscle and bone building, fat burning, and healthy growth. That’s why athletes value quality sleep for recovery, and why teens need enough sleep to reach their full height potential. Scientists have long known that growth hormone levels increase during sleep, especially during deep non-REM stages. What is not clear is how the brain controls this process. Now, researchers at the University of California, Berkeley have uncovered the brain circuits involved in regulating growth hormone during sleep. Their research was published…