When learning feels like a struggle, don't think you're just not a "math person" or the like. A new book says to remember that's how improvement happens.

Under the best circumstances, opt-out organ donation would shorten waitlists for organs by 52%—still not enough for every person who needs one.

Most people older than 50 aren't ready to embrace virtual health visits with their doctors—unless they're traveling or need follow-up on previous care.

A survey of Americans' ideas about commuting in self-driving cars suggests that their perceived higher cost could mean people would rather drive themselves.

A new study uses news articles featuring Pope Francis to gauge how political and religious identities shape responses to climate change.

New research identifies how using politically incorrect speech can benefit politicians on both sides.

People with greater optimism are more likely to live longer and to achieve "exceptional longevity"—that is, getting to age 85 or older.

Pregnant women of color say doctors and nurses are packaging health information in a way that limits their options and even misleads them.

Conservatives may have an in-built advantage over liberals when it comes to investing and it comes down to risk.

When asked to rate their country's contributions to World War II, people from both sides consistently overestimate their nation's sacrifice.