Society

Several Catholic dioceses and American newspapers have revealed cases that, until recently, were unknown to the public. EL PAÍS has discovered that, after committing their crimes in the U.S., the accused clergymen headed for Spain… and managed to disappear

In a more or less conscious way, words that were previously reserved for psychology and psychiatry have been incorporated into everyday vocabulary

Considered one of the most respected researchers in the industry, the Australian expert warns about the political and social implications of the misuse of advanced technology

A review of the results of four decades’ worth of research points to possible cardiac benefits of healthy plant-based eating

Founded in 2016, the company sought FDA permission in 2022 but the first application was rejected

Finances are one of the most common reasons for divorce. Partners may disagree about budgeting or grow apart because of differences in income, especially when vacation comes around

A Danish study reveals increased risk of depression when living in residential neighborhoods and stresses the importance of social relationships

The pain caused by the death of an animal companion can be similar to losing someone close; sometimes even worse

A new study, which analyzed 50 titles and more than 13,000 characters, has highlighted gender bias in video games

A scientific article suggests that ‘fear and threat can block cortical neural circuits for action control, leading to involuntary immobility,’ meaning that ‘arguments that blame victims for freezing are thus inappropriate and unjust’

Balancing the quantity and percentage of water, fat and muscle mass is essential to staying healthy

Gwyneth Paltrow described Ben Affleck’s skills in bed as proficient, but...how should we interpret that? Can we talk about sex in the same way we talk about Michelin Star restaurants? Three experts share their perspectives on the topic

The drug, which is responsible for a record number of overdose deaths, began to make inroads in the 2010s, then skyrocketed with the Covid-19 pandemic. Dealers don’t know how to use it so they don’t kill their customers, says Sam Quinones, the great chronicler of the opioid crisis

Study finds a 23% higher risk of obesity among those who have long daytime snoozes. People who have a short nap are less likely to have high blood pressure

A new investigation uncovers how advertising companies have access to log records left by programmers inside mobile devices

The clinical psychologist and sex educator José Luis García has spent four decades studying the effects of pornography on minors

Montreal did more than any other North American city studied. In Europe, London, Paris and Brussels stepped up more than most

Gratitude cannot be a reason to remain at a company. If you want to change your career, there are tools for managing feelings of guilt and gaining a clearer sense of what is best for you

On the heels of the productivity porn phenomenon in which users brag about routines starting at 5 a.m., new videos embracing laziness and unabashedly contemplating life at a leisurely pace are all the rage

While a debate about the personal hygiene habits of Europeans rages on Twitter, experts recommend taking showers every day, insisting that the argument that doing it damages the skin has no foundation

In Mexico, these types of murders by angry crowds are spreading from rural to urban areas and are frequently incited by organized crime

Most drugs are tested on populations of European origin, but standard treatment and dosage recommendations are applied in Africa and other parts of the world with genetically diverse populations

From Mexico to Brazil, cases of dengue have increased. Climate-related factors have provoked an epidemic in the region