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A new study indicates that survivors of the Holocaust have experienced a small but consistent increase in the risk of developing cancer.

Learn about eight possible reasons why drinking coffee could benefit your health, including how it might boost your mood or protect against diabetes.

Taking part in art classes can improve mental health and enhance social inclusion over a prolonged period, according to a new study published in the International Journal of Mental Health Promotion.

New research suggests that in later life, psychosocial factors may play a more significant role in subjective well-being than physical ones.

New brain scan study shows that brains of women with bulimia process food cues differently, possibly explaining why acute stress causes them to binge eat.

When it comes to psychological therapy, men are keener on support groups than are women.

Why do some people prefer stable, predictable lives while others prefer frequent changes? Why do some people make rational decisions and others, impulsive and reckless ones?

Inmates with psychopathic behavior were asked to make some decisions while inside a brain scanner. The results may change our perception of psychopaths.

For people who find exercise too much like hard work, researchers suggest that simply believing that a sport or sports product is beneficial could help.