Scientists are unraveling the secrets of what happens in the human brain during an orgasm by studying lab rats
Rats have similar physiological reactions to humans when it comes to sex, and perhaps also to orgasm. In fact, a…
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What a woman who feels no pain due to rare gene mutation can tell us about anxiety
Imagine a life without pain. No toothache. No period pain. No arthritis. A woman who feels no pain has been…
Study on the brains of decapitated pigs reinforces that death is a vast gray area
For the longest time, “death” used to be when the heart stopped beating and breathing stopped. Then, machines were invented…
Here’s what you should know if you’re coming off antidepressants
Depression is a common mental disorder affecting over 300 million people across the world. It’s estimated that one in ten…
An unexpected pathway to treating neurodegenerative diseases
Scientific success stories can sometimes occur when therapies being studied for one disease can be used to treat another. In…
Having one mental health disorder increases your risks of getting another, according to new research
New studies reveal that most psychiatric illnesses are related to one another. Tracing these connections, like the mapping of a…
Study finds evidence for a human magnetic sense that lets your brain detect the Earth’s magnetic field
Do human beings have a magnetic sense? Biologists know other animals do. They think it helps creatures including bees, turtles…
A psychologist explains how to distinguish a psychopath from a ‘shy-chopath’
What makes a criminal a psychopath? Their grisly deeds and commanding presence attract our attention – look no further than…
Inflammatory diseases linked with a heightened risk of anxiety and depression
The often painful and stigmatising nature of chronic inflammatory disorders, such as psoriasis and rheumatoid arthritis, can take a toll…
A fear of regret can lock us into bad relationships, jobs and habits – here’s how to break free
How many times have you thought about starting a company, taking a year out to write that novel or leaving…
How childhood infections and antibiotics may increase risks of mental illness
Hospitalization for an infection might leave you at greater risk for mental illness, according to a recent study published in…
‘Smiling depression’: it’s possible to be depressed while appearing happy — here’s why that’s particularly dangerous
The term “smiling depression” – appearing happy to others while internally suffering depressive symptoms – has become increasingly popular. Articles…
Ecstasy users are more empathetic than those who take other drugs — even when not on it
If you’ve ever seen someone in a club on MDMA, it may not surprise you to hear it’s linked to…
Perfectionists become more neurotic and less conscientious as time passes
We recently conducted one of the largest-ever studies on perfectionism. We learned that perfectionism has increased substantially over the past…
Air pollution may be affecting how happy you are, according to new research
For decades now, GDP has been the standard measure of a nation’s well-being. But it is becoming clear that an…