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A defect in a gene that produces dopamine in the brain appears to accelerate the onset of Parkinson’s disease, according to new research. The effect is particularly dramatic for young-to-middle-age adults.

New research examines the impact of two different learning strategies on memory in stressful circumstances. Practice test-taking may protect memory.

What is OCD and what are the common forms of therapy? Learn about other treatments that are available for OCD and how to live with the condition.

New research examines key psychological differences between Android and iPhone users. Choice of smartphone predicts user’s personality.

Anecdotal evidence suggests that people with bipolar disorder are more likely to tell lies. We look at some of the reasons why this might happen.

Lower socioeconomic groups tend to live shorter lives. New research shows that this might be partly due to social rank-based changes in the immune system.

A genetic change in the protein eEF2K creates resistance to epileptic attacks, thereby creating the possibility of a new treatment for the disease, show the surprising results of a new study.

A potential new drug reduces the number of brain cells destroyed by stroke and then helps to repair the damage, researchers have discovered.

Millions of parents lie to their children about Santa Claus every Christmas, but is this festive fabrication really as harmless as it seems?

PTSD effects more than 1 in 10 active military personnel. Breaking research examines whether one-on-one or group sessions are more effective.