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Capgras syndrome is a psychological condition where the person affected believes someone they know has been replaced by an imposter.

A new study used an electroencephalogram to examine the brain waves of regular nut consumers. Strong associations with cognition and immunity were found.

A new study strengthens the link between stress and weight gain, after finding that bad life experiences may raise the risk of obesity in women.

Those who experience a significant level of financial stress are 13 times more likely to have a heart attack, according to new research.

Researchers suggest that a psychedelic plant concoction called ayahuasca has the potential to boost psychological well-being and reduce alcohol abuse.

Grief is a common yet unique human experience in the wake of loss. Learning to cope with it is a lengthy, difficult process, so how can we begin to do it?

The belief that we have insomnia may disrupt physical and emotional health regardless of whether we sleep well or poorly, new research suggests.

When researchers asked Americans, “What makes you feel loved?” their answers had little to do with romance. This may change how we think about love.

Researchers reveal how a hormone associated with puberty and fertility could help to tackle anxiety-related sexual dysfunction in men.

New research suggests that having strong friendships may be the reason why some 80-year-olds are as mentally sharp as their middle-aged counterparts.