Humor can make difficult topics easier to talk about—but it can also reinforce the stigma it seems to challenge. Here’s what ...

A humorous remark at just the right time can go a long way. Benevolent humour helps medical assistants (MAs) cope positively with their stressful working day, according to a new study by the Martin ...

Comedian Tony Hinchcliff, the first speaker at former President Trump’s Madison Square Garden Rally on Sunday, said: “There’s literally a floating island of garbage in the middle of the ocean right ...

That belly laugh you just enjoyed might be adding precious time to your biological clock. When was the last time you laughed until your sides hurt? Beyond just feeling good in the moment, that hearty ...

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A study in Hungary found that watching light humor tended to reduce anxiety and negative emotions, while dark humor tended to increase anxiety in people not fond of dark comedy. After watching ...

A prime example of what science has done to humor is a 2001 paper entitled, “Modulation of Neuroimmune Parameters During the Eustress of Humor-Associated Mirthful Laughter.” Written by Drs. Lee Berk ...

A surge of humor-focused stories is highlighting everything from witty historical reimaginings and pop culture quotes to the ...