Victims of childhood sexual abuse are far more likely to become obese adults. New research shows that early trauma is so damaging that it can disrupt a person’s entire psychology and metabolism.
It takes three words.
People who predict happy endings with their partners have better relationships in the now.
The 18th-century ailment was on the brink of elimination before budget cuts helped resurrect it.
The Supreme Court struck down a law that would force many Texas clinics to close. But for abortion providers in conservative areas, staying open is just the start.
Why the transgender star equates femininity with makeup
The film Gleason explores the heartbreaking toll of Lou Gehrig’s disease on a young athlete.
The science of how psychedelics work in the brain
Hallucinogens may help people break free of destructive thoughts and addiction. Can a “mystical experience” be had legally?
It starts with getting rid of abstinence-only sex education.
Free birth control won't work if teens can't find out about it.
The strange new food preferences of Americans, according to Google
Even for those with insurance, getting mental healthcare means fighting through phone tag, payment confusion, and even outright discrimination
Finally, an explanation for Bitchy Resting Face Nation
A researcher examines how politicians change their pitch and volume to attract voters
To escape Facebook’s crackdown and connect with white-power groups worldwide, U.S.-based extremists are joining VK.
Trans people who are denied access to bathrooms are more likely to attempt suicide.
It’s not your fault you can’t learn from them, it’s how your brain is wired.
It’s 2016, and kids are being thrown out of prom for inappropriate clothes. Where do dress codes come from?
The key to avoiding regaining the weight you lost, like the reality-show contestants did, might be in how the dieting is done.
Boosting your ego won’t make you feel better. Instead, try talking to yourself like you would your best friend.