How stress impacts women's heart health
According to a new study, the combined effect of stress from social interactions and paid work increases women’s likelihood of
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'Weathering': The health effects of stress and discrimination
Repeated exposure to socioeconomic adversity, political marginalization, racism, and perpetual discrimination can harm health. In this Special Feature, we explore
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Physician burnout: Running on an empty tank
It is a freezing day, and glistening ice covers the bare trees, reflecting the early morning light. You should be
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Placebos may have benefits, even when people know they are taking them
A study presents physiological evidence that treatments honestly presented as placebos can still provide benefits. When a person receives treatment,
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Body's own natural cannabinoid may erase traumatic memories
Scientists from Leiden University in the Netherlands have shown that anandamide — a natural cannabinoid produced by the brain —
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