New research suggests that obese adolescents want to shed pounds, but smoking, non-diet soda, and video games are getting in their way
The mantra of practice, practice, practice is still important, but new research suggests that there is another key ingredient for success
New research from the University of Missouri shows that the largest Asian-American group in the U.S. has almost no consumer debt
Brain scans reveal that, for people who believe in the value of hard work, errors are merely seen as opportunities to grow and improve
Researchers who followed mothers and their kids for several years uncovered the surprising roots of young children's aggressive behavior
New research from the University of Michigan shows that most members of Generation X are happy, active, and not full of angst
Research with eye-tracking devices shows that the decades-old food label may be in need of a makeover if we want people to pay attention
Worried about your kid's midterms? Don't be. New research shows that students choose to limit their use of technology before big exams.
New research using structural brain scans calls into question a popular measure of intelligence that presupposes consistency
New British Medical Journal research suggests that family and friends have to deal with their own emotions before they can intervene
New research demonstrates a psychological preference for physically formidable leaders that may be due to evolution, not culture
Halloween may still be two weeks away but it's never too early to ensure that dangerous pills are out of your children's reach
In anticipation of Global Handwashing Day, researchers reveal yet another reason to wash properly -- especially if you're in the U.K.
New research from Brigham Young University suggests that, even when couples have aligned aspirations, money and marriage just don't mix
New studies find that young people diagnosed with HIV will now likely survive for close to 46 years thanks to improved antiretrovirals
It's not easy to change personalities, but a divorcee with self-compassion, or a kindness toward oneself, will bounce back best
New research traces the physical roots of peer pressure and explains why rewards tend to outweigh risks when people are in a group
Research from Harvard University explores how instinct shapes our religious convictions here in America, where 92 percent of us believe in God
A genetic allele associated with high calcium absorption that is most common among African-American men is proving troublesome
Research shows that Mexican-American students who use their native language have a better chance of graduating from college