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A new study concludes that the speed at which the human brain evolved may help explain why our species experiences autism.

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The study maps secularization and religious change across more than 100 countries and major religious traditions.

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Poor sleep may age your brain by nearly a year, new research shows. Five key sleep habits could help protect brain health and reduce long-term risks.

If the University of Virginia agrees to the terms dictated by a memo sent last Wednesday by Secretary of Education Linda ...

Important genetic differences in how females and males experience depression have been revealed for the first time in findings that could pave the way for more targeted intervention and treatments.

Every day, your immune system performs a delicate balancing act, defending you from thousands of pathogens that cause disease while sparing your body's own healthy cells. This careful equilibrium is ...

When someone you trust repeatedly makes you question your own memory, perception or sanity, they may be gaslighting you. New ...

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