Washington: Searching the Internet for information may make people feel smarter than they actually are, according to new research published by the American Psychological Association.

Washington: People whose sexual identities changed toward same-sex attraction in early adulthood reported more symptoms of depression in a survey than those whose sexual orientations did not change or changed in the opposite direction, according to a new study by a University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) sociologist.

Washington: In the workplace, age matters - but hiring or promoting based on age-related mental abilities can be a minefield, according to new research published by the American Psychological Association.

Austin: A psychology study from The University of Texas at Austin sheds new light on today’s standards of beauty, attributing modern men’s preferences for women with a curvy backside to prehistoric influences.

Washington: Who is more jealous over Facebook messaging: men or women? The answer is written all over one's smiley face.

Boston: In a first-of-its-kind analysis of worldwide dietary patterns, a team including researchers from the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University and the Medical Research Council (MRC) Epidemiology Unit, University of Cambridge found overall diet quality worsened across the world even as consumption of healthier foods increased in many countries.