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New evidence shows how, during different phases of sleep, the brain clears out unwanted information and consolidates new memories simultaneously.

A new study finds that women have higher activity in more regions of the brain than men, a discovery that may explain sex differences in brain disorders.

Your choice of a partner could impact more than just your relationship status; research shows that your partner could both benefit and harm your health.

A new mouse study finds that dopamine-producing neurons communicate with the brain area responsible for regulating circadian rhythms.

Two new meta-analyses suggest that loneliness and social isolation are greater risk factors for early death than obesity and other public health threats.

Researchers have found that for spouses who have significantly younger partners, marital satisfaction may fall in as few as 6 years.

A new study finds a molecular link between early life post-traumatic stress disorder and the risk of Alzheimer’s disease in old age.

A long-term investigation into the effects of physical punishment and parental attitudes on children uncovers intriguing racial differences.

New research finds a link between the premiere of the show ’13 Reasons Why’ and the volume of Internet searches for suicide-related terms and queries.