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The Strange 'McGurk' Effect: How Your Eyes Can Affect What You HearThe brain can be fooled, the McGurk shows.
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Why Some People Look Like Their NamesIf you've ever caught yourself thinking, "She looks like a Sue," or "He doesn't look like a Dave," a new study may back up your instincts.
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'Love Hormone' May Help Dads Bond with ToddlersDads who looked at a picture of their kids, showed more activity in certain parts of their brains after a boost of oxytocin via a nasal spray.
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Don't Be Fooled: 5 Probiotics MythsProbiotics are often touted as a way to improve health, but what exactly do these "good" bacteria do for us? Here are some common myths about probiotics.
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8 Tips to Be a Probiotic ProAre probiotics safe to take, and do they have side effects? Here are eight expert tips about probiotics.
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7 Strategies for Outdoor Lovers with Seasonal AllergiesIf seasonal allergies are getting in the way of spending time in the great outdoors, here are some tips from experts that may help.
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9 Myths About Seasonal AllergiesMyths about seasonal allergies seem to spread as easily as so many pollen grains on the wind. Here's the truth behind some of the common misconceptions about allergies.
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10 Interesting Facts About HeroinHeroin is a fast-acting opiate drug, and addiction to it is incredibly hard to overcome, experts say. Here are the facts about heroin.
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10 Interesting Facts About CaffeineCan people really get "addicted" to caffeine? Can people die from a caffeine overdose? Here are the facts about the world's most popular mood-altering drug.
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7 Ways to Recognize Depression in 20-Somethingspsychology -
8 tips for parents of teens with depressionIt can be hard to tell the difference between the typical turmoil of a teenager, and a depressed teen. Here are facts about teens with depression.
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7 Ways Depression Differs in Men and WomenDepression can strike men and women in different ways, research shows. A better understanding of the differences between the sexes may help those with depression, researchers say.
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Supplement Trends: Multivitamin Use Down, Probiotics & Vitamin D UpDaily multivitamins are down, but other supplements are up, a new study finds.
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6 Big Mysteries of Alzheimer's DiseaseExperts spoke with LiveScience about the biggest mysteries of Alzheimer's disease.
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Medical Marijuana Programs May Help Cut Opioid UseMaking medical marijuana legal may lead to a reduction of opioid use.
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Chronic Sinus Problems Linked to Small Increase in Cancer RiskOlder adults with chronic sinus problems may have a slightly higher risk of developing certain cancers, a new study suggests.
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Gluten-Free Diets Surge in Popularity, Yet Celiac Rates Remain StableMost Americans who eat gluten-free don't need to, new findings suggest.
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Nix Homework to Help Students? What the Science SaysA teacher's note instituting a no-homework policy has gone viral. What does the science say about homework?
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Lasting Childbirth Pain Tied to Postpartum DepressionWomen's risk of postpartum depression may be higher if their pain after giving birth goes on for several weeks, a new study finds.
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Parents' Mental Health Linked to Violence in KidsKids who have a parent who with certain psychiatric disorders may be at increased risk for attempting suicide or committing a violent offense, a new study finds.
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The Perks of Being a Twin May Include a Longer LifeBoth identical and fraternal twins may live longer on average than men and women who are not twins, a new study finds.
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Who's Really Happier: Young People or Older People?A new study looks at people's psychological well-being across the adult life span.
psychology -
Not So Sweet: New Sugar Limits for Kids AnnouncedNew recommendations from the American Heart Association (AHA) say that children ages 2 to 18 should consume no more than 6 teaspoons (30 milliliters) of added sugar a day.
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Mind-Body Link Traced to Specific Brain RegionsThe brain's thinking centers and the body's stress-response centers are linked, new research shows.
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