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Study shows that three nights of poor sleep can impact cardiovascular health.

Searches for psychedelic retreats are on the rise – but are they safe? I went to a luxury retreat, minus the shrooms, and asked the experts for answers.

IN FOCUS: A sense of threat, a sense of humility and a sense of wonder. Ben Bryant, on how having a daughter has rewired his brain

Critics warn Trump’s latest maneuvers escalate a xenophobic campaign that risks serious brain drain

Reece Khan is searching for a stem cell donor after being given a one-in-five chance of survival by medics

Learn facts about sleep, during which the body rests, recuperates and performs essential repairs.

Sensors could help safety by tracking mental strain that air traffic controllers, lorry drivers and others are under

There’s something almost magical about the human brain—especially when it believes something is working, even when it technically shouldn’t. The placebo effect is more than just a quirky medical phenomenon; it’s a testament to how powerful expectations and beliefs can shape the experience of pain, illness, and healing.