Kill them with kindness: preliminary evidence for women’s competitive altruism

In the complex landscape of human social behavior, cooperation and generosity have traditionally been viewed as the absolute antithesis of competition. Altruism—the selfless concern for the well-being of others—is a…

Brief Exposure to Hopeful YouTube Videos Reduces Depressive Symptoms: Evidence From a Preliminary Study

Depression continues to impose a staggering burden on global populations, cutting across socioeconomic lines, geographic borders, and age groups. While clinical interventions—ranging from pharmacotherapy to cognitive behavioral therapy—remain the gold…

Chemotherapy’s Cognitive Toll: Exercise and Ibuprofen Show Promising, Yet Preliminary, Benefits in Combating "Chemo Brain"

The pervasive and often debilitating cognitive side effects commonly referred to as "chemo brain" pose a significant challenge for a substantial majority of individuals undergoing chemotherapy. These cognitive alterations can…

A Preliminary Proof-of-Concept Trial on the Effects of Ketamine on Fatigue: A Randomized Crossover Trial

A groundbreaking study led by researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has provided early evidence that a single, low-dose intravenous infusion of ketamine may offer rapid relief for…