Exploring the art and science behind kissing
A single kiss can leave a lasting impression, whether it's in real life or on the silver screen. But why, exactly?
Why we love comfort foods
Dr. Uma Naidoo, a nutritional psychiatrist, says the sugar found in many comfort foods hits our brains in the same pleasure center as street drugs do. But that's not the only reason we find comfort in such treasured dishes; there is also warm-and-fuzzy nostalgia.
Phobias: How to overcome your worst misguided fears
Millions struggle with an intense fear of something that poses little or no threat, from flying to cockroaches to a trip to the dentist. How do they overcome their phobias?
The science of redesigning your personality
Writer Olga Khazan, a lifelong introvert obsessed with work, was unhappy with who she was, and so vowed to redesign her personality by living outside her comfort zone – a journey she documented in her new book, "Me, But Better."
Living your bucket list
An 83-year-old gets to live her dream of driving a race car, thanks to Wish of a Lifetime from AARP.
Universal truths about marriage and divorce
Despite falling divorce rates, some couples still face challenges when it comes to keeping a marriage intact. "Sunday Morning" talks with a couples therapist, a divorce lawyer, and the husband-and-wife team behind the podcast "Marriage and Martinis."
The brilliant, unique world of child prodigies
Math and physics are mere child's play to 12-year-old Suborno Bari, a child prodigy who began giving university lectures at age 7. Experts who explain what characterizes children who excel at science, music, chess or abstract art as prodigies.
Brush with fame: The public's one-sided bond with celebrities
Parasocial relationships are those that are one-sided – like the fascination and devotion that fans hold for their favorite celebrities. How do they speak to the human condition?
Who killed Christa Worthington?
"48 Hours" has covered the murder of A-list fashion writer Christa Worthington, murdered on Cape Cod, since 2006. The man convicted of killing her continues to fight for his freedom.
Wordle, the daily obsession of millions
The New York Times' five-letter word puzzle has become a daily ritual, and was played a staggering 4.8 billion times last year.
The importance of being lazy
Social pressures to be productive – not to mention a culture that prizes multi-tasking – make doing nothing hard to do, for fear of being accused of the dreaded sin of laziness. However, experts say there are rewards for not pushing yourself to the edge all the time.
Experts on the psychology of romantic regret: "It sticks with people"
Correspondent Susan Spencer chats with authors Deborah Copaken and Daniel Pink, and The New Yorker's art critic Jackson Arn, about regrets and romance.
How Ozempic, other weight-loss drugs are "changing medicine"
GLP-1 class medications reduce cardiovascular risk and treat diabetes. But they also allow people to lose an average of 10-20 percent of their body weight in the first year. What does that mean for the overweight or obese?
Eliminating the stigma surrounding suicide
On average, a staggering 132 Americans kill themselves every single day. Experts say addressing this major public health crisis requires ending the shame that can be attached to talking about mental health struggles, which prevents those suffering from finding help.
The fight over medical care for transgender youth
At least 121,000 trans youth have been diagnosed with gender dysphoria, which can lead to depression and even suicidal thoughts. But 20 states have enacted full or partial bans of minors receiving care that doctors say could ease suffering and even save their lives.