Study of brain activity finds using a credit card engages brain networks connected to anticipation and craving.

Simple interventions to reduce the spread of misinformation can shift peoples’ attention toward accuracy.

Research shows that people tend to spend more when using credit cards compared to cash. However, it is unclear whether credit cards act to “release the brakes” on spending or instead “step on the gas.

Public messaging emphasizing that others are getting a COVID-19 vaccine is one effective way to overcome vaccine hesitancy, according to a new study.