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The viral Ice Bucket Challenge really worked

"Without it, we wouldn't have been able to come out with the studies as quickly as we did."

New app can predict suicide risk with startling accuracy - study

One of the most promising areas of medical research these days is technology designed to try to guess your mental health and predict what you'll do next.

Alcohol from Vegemite?

Vegemite has been in the news of late for all the wrong reasons. The question of whether it's even possible to brew alcohol from the black spread has since been raised.

Violent video games raise risk of aggression - confirmed

A review of almost a decade of studies found that exposure to violent video games was a "risk factor" for increased aggression.

First-time parents' happiness drops after birth

It turns out that having a child can have a pretty strong negative impact on a person's happiness, according to a new study published in the journal Demography.

Opposites attract with besties

It's often said that opposites attract. Now psychologists agree - but only for explaining why people become best friends.

Minions ruin kids' speech

"I do come across children who for one reason or another spend a lot of time with TV and DVDs. They start to assume the character."

This silent epidemic is stealing our future

There is growing evidence that dementia is striking earlier - and there is little we can do about it.

Deborah Hill Cone: 'I can't deal with hangovers any more'

There are few more uncomfortable sensations than feeling you are going to throw up while becoming aware nothing is offering itself up as a discreet nausea vessel.

Male menopause not a midlife crisis

It's a real problem that should be treated with testosterone replacement therapy, scientists say.

YouTube star reveals depression battle

One of New Zealand's most popular YouTube stars, Shaaanxo, has made the revelation in a heartfelt video to fans.

Blessie family welcome review

Minister had said probation staff did all that was necessary to prevent Tony Robertson from re-offending but now he wants a review.

Where does our personality come from?

'How can it be that my children have turned out so differently, when we treated them all exactly the same?'

Psychopaths v sociopaths: The difference

Psychopath and sociopath are popular psychology terms to describe violent monsters born of our worst nightmares, but how can we tell them apart?

Why you should be sarcastic

Sarcasm may be the lowest form of wit, but psychologists have found that it makes people more creative. Even those at the receiving end of a sarcastic comment are likely to benefit.

What causes headaches?

We all get headaches from time to time. In fact, nearly every second person in the world had a headache at least once in the past year.

The benefits of sleeping on it

Last-minute cramming for an exam before going to bed might be a good tactic for students, according to new research on the benefits of "sleeping on it".

Jay-Jay's depression battle

Jay-Jay says she's "always been one of those people who has been insecure" and reached her lowest point in Mexico earlier this year.