Society

For too long, individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) have been denied the same opportunities for love, romance, and sexual expression as their peers. Misconceptions about their desires and abilities have limited their privacy, […]

As your child approaches their teenage years, they’ll want more independence, their emotions will run higher and you might see more disagreements in your household.This post was originally published on this website.

Improving the well-being of young people is an international priority. The World Health Organization has reported that suicide is now the third leading cause of death for young people aged 15 to 29-years-old globally, and […]

The birds and the bees. Say no to drugs. Advice from parents is an expected—if cringeworthy—part of growing up. But for some children, the odds of receiving one piece of parental wisdom known as “The […]

Twelve-year-old Jaysen Carr died in July 2025. While he swam in Lake Murray, a reservoir a few miles from Columbia, South Carolina, Naegleria fowleri—a rare amoeba found in warm fresh water—entered through his nose, causing […]

People often downplay being offended during online arguments to appear more rational, according to new research from the University of East Anglia (UEA). The study reveals how social media users navigate, negotiate and often reject […]

A new study by Victoria University (VU) reveals volunteers involved in community sport need more support when recognizing and responding to disclosures of abuse in sport (psychological, physical, sexual and neglect). The study, titled “The […]

When holidays or pandemics shut down schools, gender differences in children’s reading habits widen; boys stop reading, while girls continue, according to a new study from the University of Copenhagen. The researchers say their findings […]

Aliah Zewail, a graduate student in psychological and brain sciences in the College of Natural Sciences (CNS), has led research for a new paper examining the confluence of artificial intelligence (AI), large language models (LLMs), […]

To engage audiences and help keep their attention, many public speakers sprinkle their speeches with a little humor. It’s a useful tool, but something that scientists rarely use, according to a report into humor at […]