Thursday, October 27, 2022

New research shows link between workplace bullying and conspiracy beliefs

New research has shown that people who experience bullying in the workplace are more likely to engage in conspiracy theorizing.

Wednesday, October 26, 2022

People with paranormal beliefs spooked by science and the COVID-19 vaccine, sociologists suggest

Previous research has shown that people with conservative religious beliefs are more likely to lack confidence in the COVID-19 vaccine, but most studies have observed only mainstream or institutionalized religious forms. Researchers were curious whether paranormal beliefs -- beliefs in astrology and spirits, for instance -- would be associated with a similar lack of confidence.

New study expands range of potential Alzheimer's drugs

Alzheimer's disease is associated with a reduction of insulin receptors in brain microvessels, which may contribute to brain insulin resistance and the formation of amyloid plaques, one of the disease's hallmarks. The findings could affect the search for new Alzheimer's drugs.

Wednesday, October 5, 2022

Lower mortality rates for men 50-plus who attend religious services, study suggests

Can regularly attending religious services actually extend your life? A new study suggests that men of color are discovering life affirming -- and life extending -- rewards of belonging to a community of worship.