The Red-Light District

Law and Crime

The Cruel Practice of Rolling Coal

Naveed Saleh M.D., M.S. on April 24, 2024

A disturbing new trend involves blasting pedestrians and cyclists with diesel exhaust. Here's a look at the health and legal consequences.

A disturbing new trend involves blasting pedestrians and cyclists with diesel exhaust. Here's a look at the health and legal consequences.

Media

The Zoology of Startups

Naveed Saleh M.D., M.S. on February 25, 2024

Media and literature tend to focus on high-flying and wildly successful business ventures such as unicorns or gazelles.

Media and literature tend to focus on high-flying and wildly successful business ventures such as unicorns or gazelles.

Genetics

A Celestial Explanation for Cephalopods?

Naveed Saleh M.D., M.S. on November 28, 2023

Researchers claim that the evolution of the octopus is too idiosyncratic to align with a conventional appreciation of Darwinian evolution.

Researchers claim that the evolution of the octopus is too idiosyncratic to align with a conventional appreciation of Darwinian evolution.

Cross-Cultural Psychology

7 Strange Superstitions From Across the World

Naveed Saleh M.D., M.S. on October 8, 2023

Superstitions are irrational beliefs that often tie events to conceptions of luck. Although many are innocuous, some can impact quality of life and marginalize people.

Superstitions are irrational beliefs that often tie events to conceptions of luck. Although many are innocuous, some can impact quality of life and marginalize people.

Anxiety

When Athletes Get "the Yips"

Naveed Saleh M.D., M.S. on July 24, 2023

10 things to know about this psycho-neuromuscular impediment that interferes with the execution of fine-motor skills.

10 things to know about this psycho-neuromuscular impediment that interferes with the execution of fine-motor skills.

Cognition

Why We Can Fall for Someone's "Essence"

Naveed Saleh M.D., M.S. on April 17, 2023

We know that opposites don't necessarily attract, and similarities breed attraction. New research looks at essence as a more holistic representation of worldview and similarities.

We know that opposites don't necessarily attract, and similarities breed attraction. New research looks at essence as a more holistic representation of worldview and similarities.

Scent

What’s Your Favorite Smell?

Naveed Saleh M.D., M.S. on February 16, 2023

People all over the world tend to find the same smells pleasant. These preferences could be evolutionary.

People all over the world tend to find the same smells pleasant. These preferences could be evolutionary.

Psychology

Understanding the Psychology of a Bear Attack

Naveed Saleh M.D., M.S. on December 7, 2022

Staying alive during a bear attack requires remarkable presence of mind. Bear attacks also speak to the psychology of these powerful woodland beasts.

Staying alive during a bear attack requires remarkable presence of mind. Bear attacks also speak to the psychology of these powerful woodland beasts.

Memory

15 Important Facts About Cats

Naveed Saleh M.D., M.S. on September 29, 2022

The complexity of cats warrants further exploration. Here are some of their remarkable attributes.

The complexity of cats warrants further exploration. Here are some of their remarkable attributes.

Laughter

Are You Laughing With Me? The Meaning of Laughter

Naveed Saleh M.D., M.S. on September 1, 2022

Laughter is a dynamic tool used to communicate feeling and intention. Emerging research looks at how laughs differ.

Laughter is a dynamic tool used to communicate feeling and intention. Emerging research looks at how laughs differ.

Psychology

10 Realities About Urban Legends

Naveed Saleh M.D., M.S. on July 5, 2022

Urban legends hook the listener with an ironic twist. They then warn of the dangers of flouting social norms.

Urban legends hook the listener with an ironic twist. They then warn of the dangers of flouting social norms.

Narcissism

When Is Narcissism a Good Thing?

Naveed Saleh M.D., M.S. on June 1, 2022

Narcissistic personality disorder is generally unhealthy, but what about the trait of narcissism itself?

Narcissistic personality disorder is generally unhealthy, but what about the trait of narcissism itself?

Anger

The Worst Place to Get Angry

Naveed Saleh M.D., M.S. on May 12, 2022

Workplace anger can lead to serious repercussions, including lack of perspective. It's smart to keep your emotions in check while on the clock.

Workplace anger can lead to serious repercussions, including lack of perspective. It's smart to keep your emotions in check while on the clock.

Psychosis

What Everyone Should Understand About Shared Delusional Disorder

Naveed Saleh M.D., M.S. on April 8, 2022

Shared delusional disorder or “madness for two” involves a person with mental illness who spreads delusions to others. The condition is highly treatable by breaking up the dynamic.

Shared delusional disorder or “madness for two” involves a person with mental illness who spreads delusions to others. The condition is highly treatable by breaking up the dynamic.

OCD

10 Things Everyone Should Understand About Kleptomania

Naveed Saleh M.D., M.S. on February 12, 2022

Kleptomania is a condition that causes great harm to the individual. According to many experts, punishing these individuals may be ineffective.

Kleptomania is a condition that causes great harm to the individual. According to many experts, punishing these individuals may be ineffective.

Personality

10 Things to Know About Antisocial Personality Disorder

Naveed Saleh M.D., M.S. on December 24, 2021

People with antisocial personality disorder often commit crimes that impact others. This psychiatric condition is both hard to diagnose and difficult to treat.

People with antisocial personality disorder often commit crimes that impact others. This psychiatric condition is both hard to diagnose and difficult to treat.

Deception

10 Facts About Pathological Lying

Naveed Saleh M.D., M.S. on October 30, 2021

Pathological lying is a big problem for a small minority of the population, as well as their friends and family. Here's a look at research on the topic.

Pathological lying is a big problem for a small minority of the population, as well as their friends and family. Here's a look at research on the topic.

Health

Why Perfumes Are Poison for Some People

Naveed Saleh M.D., M.S. on September 29, 2021

Do you feel sick in the presence of a strong perfume or cologne? Fragrances cause physical and psychological symptoms in some people.

Do you feel sick in the presence of a strong perfume or cologne? Fragrances cause physical and psychological symptoms in some people.

Neuroscience

The Complexities of Human Smiles

Naveed Saleh M.D., M.S. on August 30, 2021

Smiles trigger a bevy of emotional and cognitive reactions. Recent research examines how people interpret and relate to smiles under different conditions.

Smiles trigger a bevy of emotional and cognitive reactions. Recent research examines how people interpret and relate to smiles under different conditions.

Sleep

Why All-Nighters Are "All Bad" for You

Naveed Saleh M.D., M.S. on July 19, 2021

All-nighters are more harmful than many people realize. Experts recommend against them, and research demonstrates negative impact on memory, pain perception, and more.

All-nighters are more harmful than many people realize. Experts recommend against them, and research demonstrates negative impact on memory, pain perception, and more.