WASHINGTON — So a scientist walks into a shopping mall to watch people laugh. There’s no punch line. Laughter is a serious scientific subject, one that researchers are still trying to figure out.

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Brian Malow believes that he can make anyone laugh. But laughter isn’t necessarily his end goal. The self-proclaimed science comedian wants to make people think. On Sunday, Malow will moderate a panel ...

Laugh Out Loud to keep the age lines away Psychological research has given credence to the old adage - 'Laughter is the best medicine' . If not a panacea for all ailments, it's certainly a good ...

Believe it or not, dads aren't the only ones who are allowed to tell corny jokes. Whether you're into groan-worthy puns or clever one-liners, silly jokes are for everyone, and even if dumb humor is ...

Whenever we laugh we release a wave of chemicals in the body including the endorphin hormone, which is also released during healthy exercise. doweshowbellyad=0; Actress Urvashi Sharma is a picture of ...