Gossiping has a bad reputation. But the truth is, it is more than idle chatter. Used the right way, it can actually strengthen relationships, protect your well-being, and even shape your personal values. Gossip has been part of human culture for thousands of years because it works as a social...

Gossip isn't just people whispering behind backs or chatting about someone’s messy breakup. According to new research, it is a complex mental process that lights up your brain like a Christmas tree. Scientists are now saying your brain was built for gossip. The findings of the new study were shared...