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We're a long way from the halcyon days of the early internet, when the promise of a decentralized digital communications network meant anyone could talk to anyone without appealing to the gatekeepers. Knowledge would be ...

For years, scientists have been trying to solve a medical mystery: Why do people with diabetes have an increased risk of developing some forms of cancer? Today, researchers report a possible explanation for this double w...

Since the first states legalized recreational marijuana in 2012, several others have joined them, and cannabis-infused edibles, including gummy bears, cookies and chocolates, have flooded the market. But these sweet trea...

Social media sites could cut the flow of unsavoury material by a fifth by better explaining their rules, according to a study of 32 million posts on Reddit

Understanding how parasites 'hack' the brains of their hosts may provide new insights into decision making and behavior.

A new study confirms the link between menstruation and worsening of psychosis symptoms in women with mental health disorders. Researchers found psychiatric admissions for women were one-and-a-half times higher during the...

Researchers have created the most comprehensive 'parts list' of the human brain to date. They uncovered crucial differences between human and mouse brain cells. The findings may explain why many drugs used in research do...

Finding humor in life can help to improve happiness and reduce stress.

A study that spanned 6.5 years reveals night owls have a 10% increased risk of death over those who sleep and rise early. Keeping late hours is also associated with numerous health risks, social isolation, and increased ...

Cognitive testing at the age of 3 can predict how healthy a person's brain will be in their mid 40s, and may indicate whether they are likely to develop dementia