For decades, multiple sclerosis research has focused on myelin, the insulation around the brain's wiring. Scientists paid ...

Scans of more than 3,500 people allow scientists to draw up a guide to the brain areas that work together from birth to 100 ...

Abstinent smokers experience increased pain sensitivity during withdrawal, to the point that they often require more pain relief after surgery. Why? New from JNeurosci, Zhijie Lu, from Fudan ...

An international study published across 34 countries shows that the biological age of the brain can be accelerated or delayed by environmental risk (air pollution, public housing conditions) and ...

The connection between the gut and the brain is gaining attention as doctors and researchers uncover how digestion may quietly influence emotional health. The gut's vast network of nerves and bacteria ...

Scientists at the University of Kentucky have uncovered a new reason why people with Alzheimer's disease often struggle with sleep, long before memory loss begins. The study, led by researchers at the ...

A brainstem region linked to breathing may help drive high blood pressure, especially in people with sleep apnea, new ...

What is the brain exposome? A new 34-country study shows how environmental and social factors like air pollution and poverty interact to accelerate brain aging.

Imagine your brain and heart as a duo engaged in a delicate dance, where stress steps in as an uninvited partner. Everyday ...

Addiction doesn’t arise in isolation. For many individuals, it follows years of emotional adversity, trauma, nutrient depletion, and gut dysfunction. People experiencing addiction often eat poorly or ...