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The topic of retribution extends as far back as the Bible. While the Bible provides conflicting counsel on this subject, a new study looks at America’s pastime to sample our culture’s perception of revenge.

Caffeine is the most widely consumed stimulant in the world.  We drink it in our coffee, we consume it in our cans of Coke and Pepsi.

A new lab study with monkeys suggests potential dangers associated with high dosages of methylphenidate (Ritalin).

Researchers at Dartmouth College believe smartphones can be used for the assessment and treatment of schizophrenia and other serious mental illnesses.

A new research study finds that losing weight may not improve a teenage girl’s self-esteem.

A new study suggests the symptoms of autism in toddlers from a minority background are more significant than those noted in age-equivalent Caucasian children.

Children involved in bullying — as both a victim and a bully — are three times more likely to have suicidal thoughts by the time they reach 11 years old, according to research from The University of Warwick.

For people at risk of panic, performance of regular, high-level exercise may be the tonic that can help to reduce anxiety.

Just about anyone who has ever put off a troublesome task is familiar with one of my Secrets of Adulthood: Working is one of the most dangerous forms of procrastination.

A decade’s worth of research suggests self-control is not a steady state but a psychological resource that can be depleted — and built up through practice.