Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine is officially being distributed throughout the US after the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized it for emergency use on December 11.…
What makes human intelligence exceptional? The answer may be hidden inside this game
Within a short span of time and with few instructions, people can solve complex problems from scratch, for instance, loading the trunk of a car…
The power of validation in helping people stay positive
Telling a distressed friend or family member something as simple as “I understand why you feel that way” can go a long way toward helping…
Pfizer CEO doesn't want to 'jump the line' to get firm's vaccine
Pfizer CEO, 59, has NOT gotten his own firm’s COVID-19 vaccine because he does not want to ‘jump the line’ ahead of health workers and…
5 strategies to reduce addiction-like behaviors over the holidays
With the pressures of the holiday season, rising COVID-19 rates and the resulting social isolation from friends and family, people can easily fall into addictive…
The Truth About Getting COVID-19 Twice
Actor and wrestler Tommy “Tiny” Lister was best known for his roles in The Dark Knight, the Friday movies, and Beverly Hills Cop 2, but…
Which age group—old or young—should get the COVID-19 vaccine first may depend on timing
COVID-19 vaccines are on the horizon. Lately, it seems like each week brings news of another clinical trial demonstrating vaccine efficacy. But if supplies are…
Rap Music Is Putting Mental Health in the Spotlight
TUESDAY, Dec. 8, 2020 — Beat-heavy rap music could help beat mental illness: Over the past two decades, the lyrics of the most popular songs…
Deep rooted—mother’s empathy linked to ‘epigenetic’ changes to the oxytocin gene
Our ability to feel and understand the emotions of others, “empathy,” is at the core of our prosocial behaviors such as cooperation and caregiving. Scientists…
Hype or genuine hope – what IS the truth about cannabis as medicine?
Hype or genuine hope – what IS the truth about cannabis as medicine? More than a million people in the UK are thought to use…