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Your Tattoo Ink Might Not Be as Sterile as You Think, According to the FDA
Researchers found bacteria in unopened tattoo and permanent makeup inks, including some labeled sterile.
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Oxytocin May Help the Brain Let Go of Fear, New Study Suggests
Researchers found oxytocin-sensitive neurons helped male mice learn when a once-scary place was safe again.
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Why Your Brain Overreacts to Everyday Stress, According to Psychology
Psychologists say modern stress can trigger ancient biological threat systems, but reframing the fear may help.
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Scientists Found the Best Workout to Do If You Want to Sleep Better
Researchers just found high-intensity yoga twice a week was linked to the biggest sleep-quality improvements.
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Are You Super Stressed Out? A Psychologist Says You Should Try This.
A psychologist explains how tending to others and seeking out support can be an adaptive way to handle stress.
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How to Deal With August Blues Before Fall Takes Over
A psychologist says August blues often come from anticipating busier schedules, routines, and responsibility.
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Some People Literally See Colors When They Orgasm, Study Finds
Researchers say that sexual synesthesia can trigger involuntary colors, shapes, or scenes during sex or orgasm.
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Photo: batuhan toker / Getty Images Your Desk Height Could Be Messing With Your Brain, New Study Finds
Researchers found upright posture was linked to more calculated risk-taking and stronger feelings of pride.
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Why Your Neighborhood Could Be Affecting How You Sleep, According to a New Study
Researchers found that greener, more enclosed streets were linked to longer sleep and fewer insomnia symptoms.
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What Is ‘Gym Penis,’ and Is It Even a Real Thing?
Doctors say intense workouts can briefly reduce blood flow below the belt, but everything usually returns to normal quickly.
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You Don’t Need 10,000 Steps a Day to Improve Your Health, Research Shows
Research suggests brisk, sustained walking can offer real health benefits even if you never hit 10,000 steps a day.
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Why More Women Are Getting Labiaplasty, and What Experts Want Them to Know
Experts say that labia vary widely, but porn and social media can distort what young women think is “normal.”
