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Researchers identified two genetically distinct brain cell types that help categorize odors, triggering either positive or ...

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

Going to the beach is good for your brain, according to science. Visiting the coast can help you relieve stress and get more active—and it may even change the way you cope with pain.

“Odors are powerful at driving emotions, and it’s long been thought that the sense of smell is just as powerful, if not more ...

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

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

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

You stayed up too late scrolling through your phone, answering emails or watching just one more episode. The next morning, you feel groggy and irritable. That sugary pastry or greasy ...