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Why Cleaning Makes Some People Feel Less Anxious
A psychologist explains why doing chores leads to less stress.
Sexual Assault Is a Preventable Health Issue
A new study found that sexual harassment and assault are linked to long-term physical and mental health problems for women.
Not Getting Enough Sleep Makes it a Lot Harder to Get in Shape
Among other things, sleep deprivation has been shown to increase the loss of muscle when you go on a diet.
There's an Urgent Need For Better Anorexia Treatments
For more than half of those afflicted, the disorder can last several decades.
The Gendering of Emotions Could Be Linked to Rates of Anxiety
30 percent of American women will develop an anxiety disorder over their lifetime compared to 19 percent of men.
We Looked Into Whether 'Baby Fever' Is a Real Thing
Psychology can tell us a lot about why some people suddenly become obsessed with having a baby.
When a Single Choice Is Life or Death for Your Patient
A doctor is faced with a devastating decision.
‘Contraception Deserts’ Will Probably Get Worse If Trump's Birth Control Changes Go Through
Women already have a hard time getting birth control but people are bracing for things to get worse if changes to the country's family planning program are successful.
Wellness Trends Represent an Erosion of Critical Thinking
Tim Caulfield explores our attraction to detoxes and other alternative health practices in ‘A User’s Guide to Cheating Death.’
These DNA Detectives Are Searching For the Causes of Cancer
Their project could help explain why certain types of cancer are more common in specific parts of the world.