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Music has long been described, anecdotally, as a universal language. This may not be entirely true, but we’re one step closer to understanding why humans are so deeply affected by certain melodies and modes.

Researchers have developed a reference method for standardized measurements that diagnose Alzheimer’s disease decades before symptoms appear. The method has now formally been classified as the international reference method, which means that it will be…

Multiple sclerosis, a debilitating neurological disease, is triggered by self-reactive T cells that successfully infiltrate the brain and spinal cord where they launch an aggressive autoimmune attack against myelin, the fatty substance that surrounds a…

Night terrors are experienced by millions of people globally. Although not medically significant, they can be an incredibly distressing life event.

Experiencing frequent interruptions during sleep may be worse for mood than lack of sleep, suggests a new study, possibly because sleep disturbances affect slow-wave sleep.

University of Huddersfield investigative psychology lecturer Dr Chris Street is making breakthroughs that are leading towards a clearer understanding of how humans tell lies and how their…

New research from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden shows that hypersexual disorder – known popularly as sex addiction – can be linked to hyperactive stress systems.

When added to specialist medical care, cognitive behavioral therapy and graded exercise therapy can bring long-term benefits to patients with chronic fatigue syndrome.

The health facts presented by mass media in the midst of a disease outbreak are likely to influence what we remember about the disease — new research suggests that the same mass media coverage may…