Certain regions of striatum were larger in best players, study found
Simpler regimens less apt to lead to failure, study finds
Repetitive flank-sucking in Dobermans and hand-washing in humans could share similar DNA, researchers say
People you spend time with affect your behavior, for good or bad, research finds
Understanding this response has practical application, expert says
Analysis finds luck usually runs out for those who don't understand risk
6 percent say they intended to cause harm, survey finds
Decreased use of dopamine agonists can lead to difficult symptoms in patients, study finds
Deficits in functioning persist for those who frequently get too little shut-eye, study finds
Off-label use to control behavior seems to be part of the 'culture' at some centers, one study finds
Females perform at same level as males when given right tools, role models, researcher says
As people reach the top, they become more critical of others, less critical of themselves, study finds
Focusing on interpersonal relationships stems weight gain, study finds
Stressing health benefits over consequences might get more to kick the habit, study finds
Those visited in infancy or even pregnancy were less likely to get arrested by 19
Finding debunks myth that condition is unavoidable, expert says
Overestimating calorie count helps dieters fight temptation, study finds
Learning movement skills is key but often overlooked in zest for sports, experts say
Study points to self-consciousness as biggest factor standing in people's way
Toned-down expectations may lead to more joy, less anxiety, experts say
Many symptoms are typical
Study finds slightly fewer behavioral issues among children whose moms took low doses
Average ratio of features seems to be the key to physical attractiveness, study finds
While drivers message, distance between cars shrinks and reaction times grow, study finds
Gifts rarely as useful as expected, expert says
Efforts to understand others can help maintain peace, expert suggests
Atyical response to self-relevant thoughts may help explain interpersonal problems
Students who saw others abused were most likely to report mental distress, study finds
More adults need to monitor cell phone use in era of sexually explicit messaging, experts say
Depression and anxiety often go unrecognized, experts say
Dozens of teens have died trying to achieve euphoric state, experts warn
Age-related diseases stem from adverse events in first decade of life, study suggests
Expert offers tips for coping with common scenarios
No additional risk seen for those in uncommitted relationships
Troubled boys more likely to die or be disabled by midlife, study finds
Common sense this holiday season can help you avoid gifts that might pose a risk to children
Discovery may help people with anxiety or post-traumatic stress disorder
Finding suggests alcoholic 'energy' drinks could boost risks from intoxication
The male sex hormone causes status-seeking behavior, but not aggression, researchers say
The longer the absence, the worse children fare, study finds
Social network profile usually conveys true personality, study finds
Roles of aggressor, victim often play out at school and home, study finds
Without need to fly far for food, wing shapes changed rapidly, researchers say
Study suggests that 'less affirming,' isolating behaviors jump from friend to friend
Language, social skills improve with specially designed program, study finds
Older alcoholics tend to drink heavily more often than younger people, study finds
Experts offer tips to help lift spirits, recognize signs of depression
Repeat offenders were more likely to consider change after 30-minute psychosocial intervention, study finds
Fans get a bigger thrill when on an emotional rollercoaster, study finds
Two experts offer waistline-friendly ways to enjoy festive feasting