In a nutshell Researchers identified two distinct brain pathways that determine whether an odor feels pleasant or threatening ...

Embarrassment is a universal, visceral and oddly contagious emotion that has importance socially and psychologically.

Chronic pain affects millions of people in the US. Targeting an oft-overlooked brain receptor could one day offer relief.

A new study from UF Health researchers reveals the mechanisms behind how your brain decides you dislike — even loathe — a ...

Practiced around the world for centuries, transcendental meditation offers a powerful, proven way to improve mental ...

A groundbreaking study suggests that Parkinson’s disease may begin in the kidneys, where a toxic protein builds up and ...

Neural pathways undergo dramatic shifts when mobile gambling apps deliver rapid-fire dopamine hits, but the long-term impacts remain concerning.

A new study suggests that blue-enriched lighting commonly used in casinos may influence gamblers' behaviour by reducing their ...

Discover how sleep loss rewires your brain for cravings and weight gain, impacting appetite, metabolism, and overall health.

If we can halt the trend towards increasing numbers of people suffering from anxiety and find ways to improve access to ...