Brain imaging studies shed light on why humans have chewed gum for 8,000 years with research showing chewing activates ...

The MHRA has strengthened addiction warnings for Z-drugs, benzodiazepines, and gabapentinoids after a review found risks of ...

The following guide offers a detailed overview of several classes of medications that research links to a higher risk of dementia. You will find what these drugs treat, the evidence connecting them to ...

As teens spend less time with their friends in person, scientists are beginning to uncover how isolation may affect the developing “social brain." Here’s what we know—and when parents should be ...

Brianna Tobritzhofer is a nationally credentialed Registered Dietitian and experienced health writer with over a decade of leadership in nutrition program development, policy compliance, and public ...

Emerging research suggests that the more you use AI, the more it may negatively affect your critical thinking skills. But it depends on the tasks you use it for and how you use it. Share on Pinterest ...

Good news for your golden years. Our physical strength, skin elasticity and fertility may all peak when we’re young — but new research has determined that the best years for our brains are actually ...

By tracking brain activity, the team found that the “loser effect” relied on a specific group of interneurons in the dorsomedial striatum (DMS), a component of the basal ganglia. These cholinergic ...

The effects that our fat has on our movement, emotions and even our risk of Alzheimer’s disease may differ depending on where in our body it is located. When it comes to studying the health ...

Millions suffering from depression, PTSD, or addiction often endure slow, short-lived relief from current treatments, especially when symptoms resist existing treatment options. However, new research ...