Adam Aleksic, known to his many online followers as Etymology Nerd, writes about the ways social media is changing language.

Language is commonly viewed as a neutral medium for communication. However, in many cultural contexts, particularly in ...

When a family loses a loved one due to another party’s negligence, the grief is often overwhelming—but for families with limited English proficiency, that grief is compounded by confusion, fear, and ...

The language used in discussing Iran strikes shapes public perception, political responses, and market reactions, highlighting how words define crises beyond mere communication.

An almost universal phenomenon in humans is the use of child-directed speech, where caregivers communicate with children, often involving a particular speech style also termed "baby talk." Numerous ...

This article provides a simple means for the primary care physician to identify and evaluate language disorders in dementia.

The Government of Canada (GC) envisions a public service that is a world leader in barrier-free, inclusive workplaces and services. The Accessibility, Accommodation and Adaptive Computer Technology ...

If you’ve ever “gone with your gut” to make a decision or felt “butterflies in your stomach” when nervous, you’re likely getting signals from an unexpected source: your second brain. Hidden in the ...

The Links Between Hearing and Health “Brain scans show us that hearing loss may contribute to a faster rate of atrophy in the brain,” Lin says. “Hearing loss also contributes to social isolation. You ...