My 7-year-old daughter thinks she is 17. She is obsessed with things like crop tops, short shorts, and makeup … none of which we allow her to wear outside of the house. At home with her family, she ...

Recent research provides new evidence regarding the safety of COVID-19 vaccinations during pregnancy. The study, presented at ...

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As the definition of autism has widened, there’s a growing push to separate profound autism into its own diagnosis.

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Negative reinforcement has a bad reputation. Here’s what it really means, and why it can be surprisingly helpful.

Meaningfulness is key factor in determining how strongly our affect is attached to our goals. People are willing to withstand interoceptive pain if there is a meaningful enough reason for doing so.

Jonathan Kwan is an Assistant Professor of Philosophy at New York University Abu Dhabi and was previously the Markkula Center’s Inclusive Excellence Postdoctoral Fellow in Immigration Ethics. Views ...

If you’re a climate-change denier in the eastern U.S., including the president, then the past few weeks have been a dream. It’s cold and snowy where I live, you might say, colder and snowier than in ...

Neuromuscular disorders affect nerves that control voluntary muscles, including those in your arms, legs, and face. Nerve damage can lead to muscle weakness and loss of control. Examples of ...

A cartilage piercing is a type of body modification in which you have a decorative hole in one of the cartilage-filled parts of your body. A piercing of your nose or the stiff upper part of your ears ...

Some indicators of narcissistic behavior in a relationship include a partner who has very few or no friends, lacks empathy, and often gaslights or manipulates you. When someone posts one too many ...