Applied Psychology

What ‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’ teaches us about sibling relationships

Trick-or-treating can be a food allergy nightmare. Five tips to help kids take control — beyond teal pumpkins

The US surgeon general wants a warning label on social media. Here’s why this may not work, according to Northeastern experts

Should you use ChatGPT as a therapist?

Should you be using ChatGPT? Experts say ‘yes,’ but don’t confuse it with a friend

In just two months, the artificial intelligence software—or a chatbot that can process natural human language and generate answers—reached 100 million active users monthly.

Ozempic will give way to another quick-fix diet drug, then another and another, Northeastern expert predicts

The active ingredient in Ozempic, semaglutide, works by inducing a feeling of fullness in users, which cuts down on their appetite.

Lizzo lawsuit: What is weight-shaming and what can you do about it? Advice from an eating and appearance expert

What is weight-shaming? And what can we do about it?

Laurie Kramer makes a career of helping kids get along

It was no easy thing when Laurie Kramer began asking parents of young families to invite her into their homes.

Kate Middleton’s cancer ‘hard to pinpoint’ but announcement is ‘truly a public service.’ It may motivate others to get screened, experts say

Jobs in Psychology That Aren’t Therapy: 7 Careers Worth Knowing