All humans cry. Some of our tears are meant to keep our eyes moist and healthy. Others clean out the eye from dust, pollens and other pollutants.

Emotional tears represent a uniquely human manifestation of affective expression, serving not only as indicators of internal emotional states but also as potent social signals. Research suggests that ...

Scientists have discovered a brain circuit that gives pain its emotional sting, explaining why some hurts linger as suffering. The breakthrough challenges our beliefs about how we process pain and may ...

That deep ache after losing someone you love isn’t just a poetic metaphor. When you describe your heart as “broken” or emotional pain as “crushing,” your body takes these expressions literally.

Who hasn't had the experience of asking someone whether anything is wrong—for it's blatantly obvious from their expression or tone of voice that they're upset—only to have them respond, "No, I'm fine" ...

Some people cry frequently, but not fully. They’re good at crying but never seem to heal from what’s hurting them. Crying is supposed to be good for you. Tears contain toxins, after all. And feel-good ...

A new University College London study reveals that a newborn's response to pain is more complex and less conscious than previously thought. Researchers have discovered that while premature babies can ...