You’ve probably already walked by a stranger spreadeagled on the ground. Chances are that if you saw several people already offering assistance, you carried on walking by. That’s due to what is known as the bystander effect.
The bystander effect is a psychosocial phenomenon which typically crops up in emergency situations. It shows that the more other peopl ... Show More
Yesterday
What is postpartum psychosis?
In the summer of 2026, the trial of Lindsay Clancy in the United States brought this condition back into the spotlight: postpartum psychosis. The former nurse is accused of killing her three children, aged five, three and eight months, in January 2023, before attempting to take h ... Show More
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Yesterday
Why are some deadly diseases re-emerging?
If you're not up to date with your vaccinations, it might just be time to schedule an appointment with your doctor! When it comes to the diseases we’re going to be talking about today, you could be forgiven for thinking they were a thing of the past, consigned to history. But bel ... Show More
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Mar 2021
What is the Bad Line Syndrome?
You may have experienced this feeling: you are stuck in a traffic jam or at the bank, in a line that doesn't move forward. You find yourself thinking that you made the wrong choice, and if you had chosen a different line or lane, it would be moving faster. Two medical researchers ... Show More
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