Research Spotlights

Our research spotlights focus on behavioral and social sciences funded by the National Institutes of Health. These articles are for informational purposes only. They do not signify endorsement of specific studies or offer medical or treatment advice.

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Americans continue to be sedentary despite public health warnings

Scientists identify early visual attention deficits in infants at risk for autism spectrum disorder

Scientists translate brain signals into speech

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Social isolation—Associations with physical activity and sedentary behavior

Predicting the health risks of adverse childhood experiences; it’s complicated

Can genetics determine your cigarette preference? African Americans and menthol cigarette use

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Physiological indicators for personalized medicine: Toward optimal behavioral interventions for at-risk children

To be or not to be virtuous; is it in our genes?

Emotional control may be key to managing type 1 diabetes in adolescents

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Interactive online HIV prevention program reduces STIs in young men who have sex with men

Brain reactivity to facial expressions may explain why some disadvantaged young adults experience different socioeconomic outcomes despite similar resources

Group therapies: Efficacious and cost-effective interventions for chronic post-traumatic stress disorder in veteran populations

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Brain connectivity is linked to better health outcomes in youth living in violent neighborhoods

More young people are using marijuana before cigarettes and alcohol

Computer-detected postural changes in children with autism

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A framework for predicting and quantifying stereotypes

Happy childhood memories related to better health in later years

Telephone support helps maintain reduced sugary beverage intake

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Behavioral risk markers for ADHD appear early in child development

Brain anatomy and psychological traits may predict who responds to placebos

The health of those in your social networks impacts your own health

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Lonely people prefer to stand farther away from those they love

Childhood stress leads to overeating in low-income children

Expanding implementation of stress-reducing treatments for cancer patients improves health

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Informing doctors of patient’s overdose death reduces opioid prescribing

Mom’s cell phone use is related to infant social and emotional functioning

Individual cognitive-behavioral therapy improves anxiety in children

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mHealth intervention increases HIV medication adherence and reduces HIV transmission risk

Quality sleep during childhood predicts resilience in young adults

Aversive reactions to photo warnings on cigarette packs increase quit attempts