Study: Common Painkiller May Reduce Humans’ Ability To Empathize
- 8 years ago
People often reach for acetaminophen to zap the pains they’re feeling, but, according to a recent Ohio State University study, the common drug ingredient may also be draining them of their ability to empathize.
People often reach for acetaminophen to zap the pains they’re feeling, but, according to a recent Ohio State University study, the common drug ingredient may also be draining them of their ability to empathize.
A press release by the university notes, "...when participants who took acetaminophen learned about the misfortunes of others, they thought these individuals experienced less pain and suffering, when compared to those who took no painkiller."
Trials involved nearly 200 undergraduate students.
People often reach for acetaminophen to zap the pains they’re feeling, but, according to a recent Ohio State University study, the common drug ingredient may also be draining them of their ability to empathize.
A press release by the university notes, "...when participants who took acetaminophen learned about the misfortunes of others, they thought these individuals experienced less pain and suffering, when compared to those who took no painkiller."
Trials involved nearly 200 undergraduate students.