Porn May 'Shut Down' Part of Your Brain By Stephanie Pappas Seeing videos or images usually activates visual brain regions.
Blood Test May Reduce Stigma of Depression By Jennifer Welsh How much can the blood teach us about the brain?
Women Spot Snakes Faster Before Their Periods By Stephanie Pappas Fluctuating hormones may influence alertness and fear.
Abortion-Mental Illness Link Doesn't Hold Up, Researchers Find By Stephanie Pappas Widely cited study was flawed, new study shows.
Why Autism Diagnosis Can Change as Children Grow Up By Linda Thrasybule Some children are diagnosed with autism, and then later told they no longer have the condition.
7 Thoughts That Are Bad For You By Jeanna Bryner Your personality does more than seal social circles, it also can affect your health.
The Truth About Herbal Supplements for Stress By Rachael Rettner Some herbal supplements can reduce stress and anxiety over short periods, but they are not a long-term solution.
6 Ways Sexual Harassment Damages Women's Health By Rachael Rettner Victims of sexual harassment not only experience work-related complications but are also at risk for numerous health problems.
What Scares You? (Infographic) By Ross Toro Today's GoFigure looks at the fears, anxieties and phobias that affect millions of people.
Half of US Adults Due for Mental Illness, Study Says By Live Science Staff Mental illnesses are associated with numerous other chronic health disorders, including cardiovascular disease, diabetes and obesity.
Severe Morning Sickness May Pose Psychiatric Risks to Kids By Rachael Rettner Children of mothers who've had extreme morning sickness may be at increased risk for psychological disorders.
Probiotic Bacteria May Help Treat Depression By Charles Q. Choi A link between gut and mind suggests a new depression treatment.
Music Can Soothe Cancer Patients' Anxiety By Rachael Rettner Listening to music or playing an instrument may reduce anxiety and pain in cancer patients and improve their quality of life.
Personality Can Make Worry Disorder Worse By Stephanie Pappas People with Generalized Anxiety Disorder express their worries based on their personality type.
How City Living Stresses the Brain By Jennifer Welsh Both living in cities during youth and adult life have effects on the stress response in the brain, though they activate different areas.
'Magic Mushrooms' Could Treat Depression & Addiction By Rachael Rettner The hallucinogen found in magic mushrooms could help treat a variety of psychiatric disorders, including anxiety and even addiction.
Divorce Plagues Kids' Social, Academic Lives for Years By Stephanie Pappas Young kids whose parents divorce start to struggle as soon as divorce proceedings begin.
Gut Feeling: Bacteria Inside You May Alter Brain Chemistry By Rachael Rettner Changes in gut bacteria produce changes in behavior in mice.
Talking About Spiders Could Cause Car Crashes By Wynne Parry Some types of conversations are more distracting than others.
Antidepressants During Pregnancy Pose Dilemma for Women By Rachael Rettner While antidepressants may not be 100% safe, neither is depression.