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Drastic cuts to NIH will halt brain research on the cusp of transformational treatments. These setbacks could derail future ...

According to a study published recently by the journal Nan Fang Yi Ke Da Xue Xue Bao, cannabidiol (CBD) may help protect the ...

Solo travel does more than fill your passport with stamps. It fundamentally rewires your brain, enhancing problem-solving ...

Even after symptoms subside, people who’ve experienced depression may retain a heightened sensitivity to punishment and ...

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A new study reveals how the brain responds to mental exhaustion, identifying two key regions—the right insula and the ...

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A new study suggests that intermittent fasting may reduce symptoms of depression by activating dopamine D1 receptors in the ...

We all know the feeling of mental exhaustion. Now, Johns Hopkins researchers may know what causes the brain to feel tired.

In experiments with healthy volunteers undergoing functional MRI imaging, scientists have found increased activity in two areas of the brain that work together to react to, and possibly regulate, the ...

Discover how seasonal affective disorder disrupts brain chemistry beyond winter blues. Learn about light therapy and ...