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The first chemical proof of our brain adapting to chronic pain
A new insight into how we naturally increase our resilience to pain
B F Skinner and Superstition in the Pigeon
One of the most famous and controversial psychologists of the 20th century.
MSF President on Lessons from the Ebola Epidemic
Are we ready for the next outbreak of Ebola?
Malaria and River Blindness Drugs Share Nobel Prize
Discoveries which saved lives and sight of millions in Africa win Medicine Nobel Prize.
Most People Don’t Get the Cancer Surgery they Need
In some countries, surgery for cancer is almost non-existent
The Psychology of Praise
The new approaches to praise, learning and encouragement to help children achieve more
Malaria in Africa Halved Since 2000
Around 700 million cases of malaria prevented in Africa in the last 15 years
Can We Zap Sea-sickness?
Claudia Hammond tries out an electrical treatment for motion sickness
Food on the Go Bad for Your Health?
Does eating while walking make you add weight?
Is Dementia Going to be the Massive Problem we Anticipate?
A new study finds age-specific dementia prevalence is falling in parts of Western Europe.
