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More than ten percent of the cerebral cortex are involved in processing information about our sense of touch — a larger area than previously thought.

Living in a more polluted area is associated with a greater likelihood of having glaucoma, a debilitating eye condition that can cause blindness, finds a new study. People in neighborhoods with higher amounts of fine particulate matter pollution were a…

Researchers using MRI have found signs of damage that may be related to inflammation in the brains of obese adolescents, according to a new study.

Connectivity in an area of the brain that regulates emotion may be altered in infants exposed to opioids while in utero, according to a new study.

Light-sensitive cells active in the retina even before the fetus can distinguish images may play a larger role in the developing eye and brain than previously thought. Intrinsically photosensitive retinal ganglion cells seemingly help establish blood s…

Do bad dreams serve a purpose? Researchers analyzed the dreams of people and identified which areas of the brain were activated when they experienced fear in their dreams. They found that once the individuals woke up, the brain areas responsible for co…

Accumulating evidence shows that sleep loss can severely hamper our ability to handle complex tasks, which, researchers note, can be ‘risky.’

Obsessive love disorder can be a symptom of an underlying mental health condition or due to previous trauma. Learn more about its symptoms, causes, and treatments here.

Chronic stress can inflame our brain, destroy the connections between our neurons and result in depression, scientists say.

Although alcohol use is ubiquitous in modern society, only a portion of individuals develop alcohol use disorders or addiction. Yet, scientists have not understood why some individuals are prone to develop drinking problems, while others are not. Now, …