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Lotus seed pods notoriously trigger the heebie-jeebies in people with trypophobia, a fear of clustered holes.

What Is Trypophobia?

By Nicoletta Lanese published

Thousands of people claim to experience trypophobia, or a fear of clustered holes, but science hasn't settled on the origin of their fear.

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Stockholm syndrome describes a condition where a captive victim befriends their captor.

What Is Stockholm Syndrome?

By Cari Nierenberg published

A rare psychological occurrence, Stockholm syndrome is when hostages develop positive feelings toward their captors during an abduction incident.

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Scientists Study 5 Cases of Pathological Cannibalism. Narcissism Partly Explains Heinous Act.

By Mindy Weisberger published

Cannibalism can be an extreme expression of certain mental disorders.

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A person playing a video game.

Video Game Addiction Becomes Official Mental Disorder in Controversial Decision by WHO

By Rachael Rettner published

Recently, the World Health Organization officially recognized "gaming disorder" as a mental health condition.

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Declining Sense of Smell May Foretell Death

By Stephanie Pappas published

A poor sense of smell is associated with an increase in the risk of death within a decade.

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A pile of junk food.

Eating While Stressed Could Mean Extra Weight Gain, Mouse Study Finds

By Yasemin Saplakoglu published

Beware the comfort food

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What Makes the Ketamine-Based Drug for Depression So Different?

By Yasemin Saplakoglu published

The FDA recently approved a ketamine-like drug for depression

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An older adult covering his face with his hands.

There May Be a Link Between Depression and Stroke

By Rachael Rettner published

Feeling depressed may increase the risk of stroke, at least among older adults, a new study suggests.

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night owl, man working late

Being a Night Owl Really Can Hurt Your Mental Health

By Christopher Wanjek published

Morning people have a lower risk for depression and other mental health concerns compared with night owls, but your natural sleeping pattern is strongly controlled by genes, a study finds.

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Neuron connections in the brain

What Does Sadness Look Like in the Brain?

By Yasemin Saplakoglu published

Feelings of sadness or anxiety might be linked to increased "chitchat" between two areas of the brain

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