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We don’t often pair depression with physical pain but research shows this mental illness can really hurt. Depression hurts. And while we often pair this mental illness with emotional pain like sadness, crying, and feelings of hopelessness, researchTrusted Source shows that depression can manifest as physical pain, too. While we don’t often think of depression as physical […]

What Is Scalp Psoriasis? This skin disease happens when your immune system sends faulty signals and skin cells grow too quickly. These pile up in red patches, often with silvery scales. At least half the people with psoriasis have it on their scalp. But you can also get it on your forehead, behind the ears, and down

Psoriasis occurs when the immune system mistakenly attacks normal tissues in the body. This reaction leads to swelling and a quicker turnover of skin cells. With too many cells rising to the surface of skin, the body can’t slough them off fast enough. They pile up, forming itchy, red patches. Psoriasis can develop at any

You’ve probably heard things like this: Men get turned on at the slightest provocation and are ready to have sex anytime, anywhere, while women tend to want sex less often and have to be “in the mood.” For years, that’s been the widespread belief: Men just have higher sex drives than women. Research has often

A new study finally offers evidence of why we are more likely to get viral infections in the winter.  The results may seem obvious: Because it’s colder. But the key is that your nose knows it’s colder, and that reduces its immune response. “There’s never been a convincing reason why you have this very clear

Academic probation is intended as a corrective measure when a college student’s GPA falls below school requirements. With bad grades come consequences, and in college that may mean academic probation. Academic probation “on most campuses means that a student has not met a minimum threshold to be in good academic standing, and that typically is a minimum

Student loan borrowers struggling to make payments should compare these solutions when seeking relief. Deferment and forbearance are options for qualifying borrowers who want to avoid defaulting on their federal student loans. Since student loan debt is difficult to get discharged – even in bankruptcy – it’s best to work with your student loan servicer or

These four-year colleges have a 40-year net present value of more than $1.8 million. Here are schools that offer the best returns. Students and families are increasingly asking whether college is worth the cost. With tuition and fees at some colleges topping $65,000 per year, families seeking to understand the short-term and long-term value of a

A college GPA factors into financial aid and scholarships eligibility, program admission and graduation. Grade-point average can be a critical determinant in what comes next for a high school student, with college admissions and financial aid often on the line. The same holds true for a college student, as minimum grades are often necessary for

Both law schools say US News & World Report’s annual rankings are in conflict with commitments to diversity and affordability In the most dramatic rebuke of the US News & World Report’s colleges and universities rankings to date, Yale and Harvard announced on Wednesday they will stop participating in the magazine’s law school rankings, citing