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Scientists have uncovered a new type of human brain cell that has never been seen in mice and other well-studied laboratory animals.

Heartbeat irregularities connected to brain activity abnormalities may lead to the ability to predict eventual epileptic seizures in subjects who suffered physical or infectious brain insults, according to Penn State researchers who studied mouse model…

Researchers have shown for the first time in an animal model it is possible to reverse influences of parental stress by exposing parents to behavioral interventions following their own exposure to stress. This study has important public health implicat…

In a new study, researchers have found that increase in happiness is directly proportional with a reduction in mortality. The study, which focused on Singaporeans aged 60 years and older, found that even small increments in happiness may be beneficial,…

Women may need a more nutrient-rich diet to support a positive emotional well-being, according to new research.

Using fMRI data, researchers found that the brain activity of people who don’t frequently read the news better predicted the popularity of New York Times Health articles. Frequent readers, by contrast, responded positively to all articles. When seeking…

A clock drawing test for detecting cognitive dysfunction should be conducted routinely in patients with high blood pressure, according to new research.

A new study finds that four out of 10 patients with atrial fibrillation but no history of stroke or transient ischemic attack have previously unknown brain damage.

Dogs really are a person’s best friend — not least because they impact both our physical and our mental health. In this Spotlight, we explain why and how.

New research in spoken word recognition shows how the human brain uses an ‘autocorrect’ function to distinguish between ambiguous sounds.