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Testosterone, a steroid hormone, is well known to contribute to aggressive behavior in males, but the neural circuits through which testosterone exerts these effects have not been clear. Prior studies found that the administration of a single dose of t…

Getting machines to work is an essential part of an IT job, but so is making the customer feel better.

Study finds that missing a gene, when present in one form, greatly increases the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease.

Strategies to get a reluctant partner to try couples therapy involves discussing positive outcomes and avoiding ultimatums.

Nearly a year after the 2013 Boston Marathon bombings, hospital staff, first responders and medical volunteers who cared for the injured and dying were still struggling to put the experience behind…

Cognitive abilities such as memory and attention are not only important after a stroke but also before; according to research published in the American Heart Association journal Stroke.

Wellness coaching has become an increasingly prevalent strategy to help individuals improve their health and well-being.

Nature is thrifty. The same signals that embryonic cells use to decide whether to become nerves, skin or bone come into play again when adult animals are learning whether to become afraid.

Brief, acute psychological stress promoted healing in mouse models of three different types of skin irritations, in a study led by UC San Francisco researchers.

Music can give us a sense of power, particularly if it has high levels of bass, according to a new study by researchers at Northwestern University.