When patients undergo general anesthesia, doctors can choose among several drugs. Although each of these drugs acts on neurons in different ways, they all lead to the same result: a disruption of the ...

Early life stress may set the stage for long-term digestive problems by disrupting the gut-brain connection. Studies in both mice and thousands of children found links to symptoms like pain, ...

Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most common causes of dementia in older adults. It is a progressive brain disorder that ...

That “stressed” feeling may not be one thing. Researchers identify seven types of mental tension that shape anxiety, insomnia, and more.

Many people say they use cannabis for their mental health, but researchers find there is little to no evidence that cannabis can be beneficial for any psychiatric condition.

Layla Taylor shared that she is receiving treatment for her ongoing struggle with anorexia, which she discussed during season four of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives.

In addition to their weight loss benefits, GLP-1 RAs also act on neural circuits involved in appetite, impulse control, and ...

The high burden of brain injury among people experiencing homelessness is undeniable. Bill C-206, an act to establish a national strategy on brain injuries, represents a critical step toward ...

It was joined by a slew of unexplained health problems. Miller, a neuroscientist, said she saw several psychiatrists and got ...

A new analysis represents the largest effort yet to systematically parse all the data from high-quality clinical trials on ...

Boost your brain health with six science‑backed habits from sleep and exercise to nutrition and social connection that will enhance memory, mood, and cognitive vitality.