Sharing what we have activates pleasure circuits in the brain, says the Greater Good Science Center.
How generosity in disasters flows in both directions
Erasing your fears?
Researchers have developed a method to selectively erase fear memories in the brain.
The most detailed look yet at an animal's brain
The C. elegans worm may have only 302 neurons, but for the first time, scientists can see them all one by one.
DNA mutations found in blood predict response to immunotherapy in patients with cancer
In a first-of-its-kind study, scientists find you don't need a biopsy to determine if the treatment will work.
Black tea may help with weight loss, too
The beverage promotes good health and lower weight by changing the mixture of bacteria in the gut.
The diet soda effect of buying a fuel-efficient vehicle
Yikes — consumers often compensate for fuel-efficient cars by buying a bigger second vehicle.
Teens’ online friendships just as meaningful as face-to-face ones
Digital communication can even provide more benefits but also carries more risks.
How ketogenic diets curb inflammation
UCSF team discovers a key to the diet's apparent effects.
Blocking the 'love hormone'
A new study finds that blocking oxytocin works better than Prozac to help stressed mice.
Scientists are unraveling the mystery of your body’s clock — and soon may be able to reset it
Whether you're a night owl or a morning lark, circadian rhythms control just about every aspect of your health.
Breast cancer patients can freeze their eggs without delaying chemotherapy
A new fertility technique enables doctors to harvest eggs in only two weeks.
Kids praised for being smart more likely to cheat
How we encourage our kids affects their ability to deal with setbacks honestly, a new study shows.