Emotion : Science World Report

Sep 04, 2015 08:11 PM EDT

Cats Don't Miss Us When We're Not Around

As much as we love our feline friends, a new study published in the journal PLOS One shows that cats probably aren't pining for us while we're away. In fact, there's little to no separation anxiety going on at all, researchers say.

Aug 21, 2015 06:07 PM EDT

Psychopaths Don't 'Catch' Contagious Yawns

Researchers at Baylor University in Texas have found that people with psychopathic characteristics are less likely to catch a yawn from someone else as yawns are, in fact, associated with empathy and even bonding-typically traits that psychopathic people just don't have.

Aug 12, 2015 04:46 PM EDT

Your Brain Signature May Predict Your Emotions

A brain signature may actually predict human emotions. Scientists have discovered a way to predict emotions based on brain activity.

Aug 03, 2015 11:00 PM EDT

Survey Helps Determine Worrisome Versus Expected Childhood Behavior

New findings published in the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry reveal that using a novel dimensional method for distinguishing misbehavior may help predict whether children just have irritability or more serious behavioral issues.

Aug 03, 2015 01:32 PM EDT

Family: Parents Misjudge The Happiness Of Their Children

Do you really know how happy your children are?

Jul 24, 2015 02:03 PM EDT

The Structure Of Our Brain Holds The Ability To Regulate Feelings

New findings conducted by researchers at the Karolinksa Institutet in Switzerland examined the brains of individuals who are unable to properly regulate their emotions, which can have a serious impact on work, family and social life. For many, this emotional instability may be the result of a border...

Jul 09, 2015 01:36 PM EDT

This Internet Program May Be An Alternative For Some Patients With Chronic Pain

The American Academy of Medicine estimates that over 100 million Americans are dealing with chronic pain. Though issues resulting from chronic pain are oftentimes treated with different types of medication, researchers at Washington State University have discovered that patients can manage pain and ...

Jun 26, 2015 11:24 AM EDT

Feelings Of Disgust Turn Women Off The Most, Not Fear

A new study looks at the first biological measure of sexual arousal in women. Researchers found that women who experience disgust are more likely to feel turned-off when compared to experiencing feelings of fear. The study results are published in the journal PLOS One.

Jun 25, 2015 01:41 PM EDT

Researchers Are Still Working To Define A Stronger Distinction Between Normal, Abnormal Emotion

We all have our overly emotional days, but when is an emotional response considered unacceptable, or perhaps, a medical concern linked to depression, anxiety or other mental health issues?

May 29, 2015 12:34 PM EDT

There May Be A Link Between Impulsivity And Binge Eating

New findings published in the Journal of Eating Disorders links impulsivity to binge eating.

Mar 20, 2015 07:10 PM EDT

A Pill For Compassion? Scientists Say It's Possible

A drug is usually never the cure or answer to anything--whatever illness you may be dealing with. However, recent findings conducted by researchers at UC Berkeley and UC San Francisco show that a new drug could help alter brain chemistry in such a way that it could make some more sensitive to social...

Feb 12, 2015 04:03 PM EST