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Rethinking altruistic punishment: New experimental insights

A research team developed a new experimental game to explore whether people avoid witnessing selfish behavior to evade punishing others or simply to avoid confronting unfairness. The study found that avoidance is driven by both the desire to not acknowledge inequality and the wish to prevent confrontation, suggesting that altruistic punishment may be less common […]

Published on January 27, 2025

Adderall Shortage Sparks Scramble for Alternatives

Adderall shortages have prompted doctors to switch kids with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) to other forms of stimulant medication. Adderall prescription fills for children and teens plunged after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute for […]

Published on January 27, 2025

FDA OKs Monthly Maintenance Dose for Leqembi

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved monthly maintenance dosing for Japan’s Eisai and partner Biogen’s Alzheimer’s drug Leqembi, the companies said on Monday. The drug received standard U.S. approval in 2023 after showing it slowed cognitive decline in patients… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a […]

Published on January 27, 2025