New research has opened windows of connections between the waking world and dreamers.
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Dream researcher Başak Türker explains how she was able to communicate with people while they were dreaming. Listen to The Conversation Weekly podcast.
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Psychedelic drug takers are sharing advice on Reddit on how to end a bad trip. Some of the advice is highly suspect.
Finding joy in the little things can be an investment in your long-term wellbeing.
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Enjoying a cup of coffee or performing an act of kindness are some examples of the everyday ‘micro-joys’ that can boost your wellbeing.
Maternal mortality in the UK is the highest for decades - as a barometer for a nation’s health, this is a statistic we cannot ignore
Princes William and Harry may need to put aside their differences with their father’s diagnosis.
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Even families in conflict can be a strong source of support for a loved one with cancer.
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Want to stay active and healthy in later life? Food fortification and strength and balance training could help improve quality of life for older adults
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Love conquers all… apart from obsession, heart break or those seriously disappointed with Paris
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About one in three Swedish births are from foreign-born mothers.
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Memes have featured in anti-vaccine messaging for centuries and their power to spread harmful health disinformation is growing.
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The science of smell is an exciting area of research.
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Research suggests certain gut bacteria may have a role in helping us maintain cognitive function as we age. A celatus is one of these.
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Harrowing cases can traumatise jurors, yet in England and Wales they receive no formal support
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Regular erections help to maintain the potency suggests a new study in mice.
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A closer look at the study suggests something else might explain the high figure.
Would I lie to you?
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After all, it’s not a real person.
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We helped parents use strategies from cognitive behavioural therapy with their child.
HuthLab researchers (l-r) Alex Huth, Shailee Jain and Jerry Tang behind an fMRI scanner in the University of Texas’s Biomedical Imaging Center.
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As Elon Musk’s Neuralink begins inserting chips into human brains, we trace the history of ‘mind reading’ technology and assess the potential risks and rewards
Shaming women for enjoying anal sex is damaging to their health, wellbeing and sexual autonomy.
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The stigma around anal sex is damaging for women – and diminishes their sexual autonomy
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Thirty-eight per cent of Danish dog owners surveyed said they dosed canines with cannabis products.
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The dangers of passive smoking for humans may be well-known but second – and even third-hand – smoke is also hazardous to our pets. Here’s what you need to know.
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Adults are often confused about the reasons young people are drinking less.
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The dangers of high-impact sport aren’t contentious. Medical professionals agree that sport-induced brain trauma leads to degenerative brain disease – so why are we still allowing children to play?
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Your mouth and your gut is full of them. But we don’t know if they’re friend or foe.
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One in six people diagnosed late with alcohol use disorder die on their first admission to hospital.
Research into CFS has been chronically underfunded in the US and UK.
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A lack of properly funded research into ME or chronic fatigue syndrome has allowed unproven treatment claims to thrive.