This video breaks down a staged Tinder experiment created to expose gold-digger behavior in online dating. Viewers see how ...

Altruism, the tendency to behave in ways that benefit others even if it comes at a cost to oneself, is a valuable human quality that can facilitate cooperation with others and promote meaningful ...

Immune system sends signals to the brain that reduce social behavior during illness, helping the body rest and recover.

MIT researchers have discovered how an immune system molecule triggers neurons in a specific brain circuit to shut down social behavior in mice modeling infection.

A study led by Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M) has determined that the size and composition of our social support ...

Study shows social isolation following immune challenge is self-imposed and driven by an active neural process, rather than a secondary consequence of physiological symptoms of sickness.

A new behavioral study demonstrates that sudden, unexpected events can significantly increase altruistic behavior in everyday environments.

"I just can't make it tonight. You have fun without me." Across much of the animal kingdom, when infection strikes, social contact shuts down. A new study details how the immune and central nervous ...

Adolescents who use social media such as Instagram, Snapchat, YouTube and TikTok every day are more likely to engage in risky behavior, according to a new study. Children as young as 10 are at greater ...