Science uncovers a surprising link between altruism and longevity.

Schadenfreude is a survival emotion that activates pleasure circuits and decreases pain. So does altruism, if you make it accessible.

Recent economic studies confirm, encouragingly, that a career in medicine tends to attract people of above-average altruism and conscientiousness, as well as ability.

The changes needed to encourage medical altruism According to Kariv and other authors, the research raises critical questions about the short-term, profit-focused values and incentives that govern ...

Only about 300 to 400 people a year give a kidney to someone they never met. It's an act of generosity so unusual, a neuroscientist studies the people who do this.

According to Medscape's 2022 medical student lifestyle report, 87 percent of medical school students said a desire to help people in need was among the top reasons they chose medical school, while 57 ...

Altruism is actually a fantastic survival strategy Primate and neuroscience studies tell us a lot about how evolution rewards kindness and cooperation ...

Altruism, such as volunteering and donating, has been shown to improve happiness and well-being, and may be fundamental to being human.

Experts Examine Use of Effective Altruism in Medicine Can a controversial philanthropic philosophy navigate the thorny ethics of human experimentation?

Ovarian cancer is often diagnosed at an advanced stage due to vague symptoms like bloating and pelvic pain, making early detection critical for improved survival and treatment outcomes.

Medical altruism was mentioned in 41 percent of conversations with families, and 13 percent of conversations described the clinical trial as a bridge to another therapy or to extend life despite ...