Do illusory beliefs drive people away from medicine?

The stronger the belief in pseudoscientific ideas, the greater the distrust in conventional medicine and tendency to seek unvalidated therapies, a study shows.

What leads some mothers to perinatal depression?

A pioneering study followed mothers with perinatal depression and concluded that sensitivity can increase the risk, but partner support has a protective effect.

Do we feel less moral responsibility when following orders?

Study confirms that the perception of being the author of our actions decreases when we follow orders.

Physicians can now prepare applications for the Prémio Bial de Medicina Clínica 2026

The regulations for the Prémio Bial de Medicina Clínica 2026 are now available, enabling applicants to start preparing their submissions.

Did you know that mirror neurons may be at the root of empathy?

A new study recorded, with unprecedented precision, the activity of hundreds of neurons across multiple brain regions in monkeys during reach-and-grasp tasks.

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50 stories already published, aiming to bring the general public closer to the latest discoveries in the fields of psychophysiology and parapsychology.