Through a combination of human NSC analysis in the lab and mouse model experiments, the researchers singled out a protein ...

Anxiety disorders are some of the most common mental health conditions in America, affecting about one in five people nationwide. But much remains unknown about the roots of anxiety in the brain. Now, ...

AI technology analyzes 24 hours of brain wave data in seconds, a task that takes trained specialists two hours to complete.

Recently, we've unlocked new understanding about the role the gut's microbiome plays in mental health disorders and other health issues that have traditionally been seen as originating in and staying ...

A growing body of research is challenging the long-held assumption that any cannabis use accelerates cognitive decline in older adults. Multiple studies drawing on tens of thousands of participants ...

That sharp flinch during a violent movie scene is familiar to many people. A hand slams, a body falls, and your own muscles ...

Researchers have created a protein that can detect the faint chemical signals neurons receive from other brain cells. By tracking glutamate in real time, scientists can finally see how neurons process ...

A study of 26,000 older adults finds that moderate cannabis use is associated with larger brain volumes and better memory, attention, and processing speed.

Brain health is a hot topic showing up in podcasts, headlines and social feeds, but what it means to us personally depends on where we are in life. In our 20s and 30s, it’s about staying sharp, making ...

When it comes to dementia risk, a Massachusetts doctor has some simple steps parents can take now to help their children later in life. And it starts with fueling their brains. "The brain loves ...