The decision to help a friend or stranger—and the amount of help that one chooses to give—may be powerfully shaped by the ...

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

Chronic hyponatremia—long viewed as symptomless—is now shown to disrupt brain chemistry and cause anxiety-like behaviors, according to a new study in mice.

Research shows unpredictable caregiving alters brain responses to threats, highlighting the need for stable environments in ...

These patients had already undergone a procedure in which depth electrodes were implanted into various brain regions, including the amygdala, to help identify the origin of their seizures. This setup ...

A new study reveals how the brain determines whether a smell is pleasant or revolting, highlighting why scent evokes such strong emotional responses.

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

Studies have linked the high consumption of ultra-processed foods with multiple diseases, including diabetes, cardiovascular ...

Hyponatremia, or low blood sodium concentration, is typically viewed as a symptomless condition-until recently.

Hyponatremia, or low blood sodium concentration, is typically viewed as a symptomless condition—until recently. A research team has demonstrated that chronic hyponatremia (CHN) can directly cause ...

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