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Social media sites, such as Facebook, have changed the way that many of our friendships are mediated. But how does this interaction affect our sense of belonging and self-esteem?

Men from minority ethnic groups experiencing mental health problems in the UK take longer to recover than white men as they are more reluctant to seek professional help, according to research. The study, which analyzed the experiences of twelve groups …

Perceived age and weight discrimination, more than perceived race and sex discrimination, are linked to worse health in older adults, according to new research from the Florida State University…

Anxiety about a competitive situation makes even the most physically active of us more likely to slip-up according to a new study by sports scientists at Coventry University and Staffordshire…

Contrary to popular belief that yawning increases oxygen supply to the brain, a new study demonstrates that the mechanism behind yawning works to regulate brain temperatures.

Patients from minority ethnic groups in the US may be facing racist attitudes and beliefs that can unintentionally affect their treatment, a review of healthcare providers has found.

A gene essential for normal brain development, and previously linked to Autism Spectrum Disorders, also plays a critical role in addiction-related behaviors, researchers report. The team used animal models to show that the fragile X mental retardation …

Two rare, inherited childhood neurodegenerative disorders are being studied by researchers who have identified a new, possibly common source of DNA damage that may play a role in other neurodegenerative diseases, cancer and aging. Researchers showed fo…

Scientists showed that people who have a variant of a longevity gene, called KLOTHO, have improved brain skills such as thinking, learning and memory regardless of their age, sex, or whether they have a genetic risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease. Incr…