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As students’ age they are verbally and physically bullied less but cyberbullied more, non-native English speakers are not bullied more often than native English speakers and bullying increases as…

Experiencing diverse communities by hearing different languages at the park, on a bus or in the grocery store may make babies more open-minded in their social learning, a new study finds.

Older men who lead high-stress lives, either from chronic everyday hassles or because of a series of significant life events, are likely to die earlier than the average for their peers, new research…

The human brain is capable of a neural workaround that compensates for the buildup of beta-amyloid, a destructive protein associated with Alzheimer’s disease, researchers have discovered. The findings could help explain how some older adults with beta-…

The human brain is capable of a neural workaround that compensates for the buildup of beta-amyloid, a destructive protein associated with Alzheimer’s disease, researchers have discovered. The findings could help explain how some older adults with beta-…

Binge drinking during pregnancy can increase the risk of mental health problems (particularly hyperactivity and inattention) in children aged 11 and can have a negative effect on their school…

Sharing painful experiences may boost social bonding and make us stronger, according to a new study led by the University of New South Wales in Australia.

A new study claims belly dancers are more likely to have a positive body image because they are less focused on how they look and more focused on the activity itself.

Technology distraction is an issue that scientists say is playing out in many aspects of life — not just behind the wheel, but also at work and at home.

A breakthrough in detecting early onset of refractory epilepsy in children will lead to effective treatment using non-pharmacological therapies, researchers say. 65 million people around the world today suffer from epilepsy, a condition of the brain th…