A new study has found that people are more accepting of some causes of mental illness than others, with biological and hereditary factors carrying the highest stigma.

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The seven deadly sins were not just moral transgressions. They were survival tools with an evolutionary basis and advantage. A new book explains how they shape our lives today ...

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“This is an exciting study. The fact that most of the risk factors identified are modifiable highlights an enormous opportunity for prevention. By addressing social inequalities, promoting healthy ...

A new study links proteins found in the blood of people experiencing loneliness to serious health conditions such as heart disease, diabetes and stroke, writes Helen O’Callaghan ...