TikTok may be bad for privacy, but is it also harming our cognitive abilities?
Attention isn’t a single mechanism, but rather the result of a number of different mechanisms across various areas of the
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Having low expectations probably won’t make us happier – here’s what psychology research says
mavo/Shutterstock Finland was recently named the happiest country in the world for the sixth year running. A range of theories
Deadly fungus Candida auris is spreading across US hospitals – a physician answers 5 questions about rising fungal infections
Candida auris is a fungal yeast that can infect humans. Kateryna Kon/Science Photo Library via Getty Images In late March
Why Finland is the happiest country in the world – an expert explains
Finland has been the happiest country on earth for the past six years, according to the World Happiness Survey. This
The COVID pandemic risks lasting damage to adult social care
Comeback Images/Shutterstock Three years have passed since the UK government implemented emergency legislation in response to the COVID pandemic. The
Melatonin use may reduce self-harm in young people, research shows
fizkes/Shutterstock Melatonin is a naturally occurring hormone that regulates the sleep-wake cycle. It’s also often used as a medication for
One way to speed up clinical trials: Skip right to the data with electronic medical records
It takes around 17 years for medical research to translate into clinical practice. shapecharge/E+ via Getty Images Scientific knowledge, as
Matcha tea: what the current evidence says about its health benefits
Matcha comes from green tea leaves, which are ground up into a powder. Ekaterina Markelova/ Shutterstock Although matcha tea has
A professor is going to live in an underwater hotel for 100 days – here’s what it might do to his body
As nightmares go, being trapped in a small box deep underwater is probably high on many peoples’ lists. But one
Heteronormativity in health care is harmful for LGBTQ+ patients – and a source of tension for queer and trans doctors
Expectations of prejudice and discrimination can lead LGBTQ+ patients to avoid seeking health care. Nadzeya Haroshka/iStock via Getty Images Members