This graphic is part of a special report on consciousness. Read the full feature here. Theorists have proposed many explanations for consciousness. They are startlingly diverse, with different goals, ...

Deviance Amplification Theory explores how society’s reaction to crime can unintentionally increase criminal behavior. This documentary examines its origins, key concepts, and influence on criminology ...

Functional dyspepsia is a common but serious medical syndrome that can induce weight loss and food aversion and may be associated with increased risks of hospitalization and death. It probably ...

The shortcut has been in our psyche since most of us can remember. It often is a deviation from the conventional as a means to get somewhere or do something to save time. Time is precious, and ...

Consciousness is the ultimate question of existence. Nothing is more essential than our experience. Yet we have no consensus, and perhaps no clue, about what it actually is. The trouble, in part, is ...

Integrative medicine blends conventional and complementary care, while functional medicine seeks to identify root causes of symptoms first and restore the function of the different body systems. When ...

For this week’s Fault Lines column, Jon Allsop is filling in for Jay Caspian Kang. And yet, by this point, many of Trump’s supporters had established that they still care very much about Epstein, and ...

Functional strength training involves exercises that mimic everyday activities, such as climbing stairs. It aims to improve people’s movement in their daily lives or their performance in certain ...

Where in the brain does consciousness originate? Theories abound, but neuroscientists still haven’t coalesced around one explanation, largely because it’s such a hard question to probe with the ...