Genes may clarify why some horses are easily spooked
What if we could breed horses that are less prone to startle? Identifying the genes that make horses likely to get spooked is a first step.
COVID distress upped vax rates, but not distancing
People more distressed during the COVID-19 pandemic were less likely to follow distancing guidelines, but more likely to get vaccinated.
Psychedelic, near-death experiences ease fear of death
People who’ve had a psychedelic experience and those who’ve had a near-death experience that didn’t involve drugs report less fear of death.
Psychedelic, near-death experiences ease fear of death
People who’ve had a psychedelic experience and those who’ve had a near-death experience that didn’t involve drugs report less fear of death.
How to talk to kids about the Texas school shooting
Following the mass shooting at an elementary school in Texas, teachers and parents are wondering how to talk to kids. An expert offers some advice.
7 easy steps to teach your kids to swallow pills
Taking a pill is a common problem for many kids, and parents don’t always know how to help. An expert offers seven steps to help the medicine go down.
Junk DNA may rein in memories tied to fear
Junk DNA could be the key to extinguishing fear-related memories for people struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and phobia.