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Aviation

Simulated sunrises and sunsets in planes may reduce jet lag

By Andrew Paul

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Animals

The fuzzy science on whether your pet is actually good for you

By Michael Schulson/Undark

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Health

Like cigarettes and alcohol, Surgeon General says social media needs warning labels

By Andrew Paul

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Biology

The science of awkward puberty brain from ‘Inside Out 2’

By Laura Baisas

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AI

AI ethicists warn of ‘digital hauntings’ from dead loved ones

By Andrew Paul

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Health

Inside California’s $500 million investment in therapy apps for young people

By Molly Castle Work / KFF Health News

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Health

How psychedelic-assisted therapies can be more effective

By Mack DeGeurin

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Gear

The best sex toys in 2024, tested and reviewed

By Amanda Reed

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Health

VR and electric brain stimulation show promise for treating PTSD

By Andrew Paul

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Biology

The best sex toys for couples, tested and reviewed

By Amanda Reed

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Health

Many 988 crisis hotline counselors want more training to juggle a mix of calls

By Colleen DeGuzman/KFF Health News

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Health

Instagram will start telling teens to put down their phones and go to sleep

By Andrew Paul

A woman laying down in an fMRI machine. Patients in the study were examined using an fMRI machine such as this one. fMRI is a noninvasive way to measure and map activity in the brain.
Health

PTSD patients’ brains work differently when recalling traumatic experiences

By Laura Baisas

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DIY

Sneak away for some arousing browsing … of the best Cyber Monday sex toy deals

By Amanda Reed

The challenge of providing treatment for children with anorexia
Health

The challenge of providing treatment for children with anorexia

By Frieda Klotz / Undark

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Biology

New human brain atlas is the most detailed one we’ve seen yet

By Jocelyn Solis-Moreira

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AI

Titanium-fused bone tissue connects this bionic hand directly to a patient’s nerves

By Andrew Paul

Person talking to a therapist, probably talking about overcoming their fears of therapy.
DIY

5 common concerns about therapy and how to overcome them

By Alexandra Frost

A woman sitting in her living room looking at her smartphone while sitting on her yoga mat.
DIY

The best workout apps for all kinds of exercise

By Stacey L. Nash

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Gear

The best light therapy lamps for 2024

By Erin Behan

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