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Certain types of bacteria in the gut can leverage the immune system to decrease the severity of stroke, according to new research. This finding can help mitigate stroke — which is the second leading cause of death worldwide.

Researchers detected evidence of concussions in patients up to 7 days after their injury using a simple blood test — which could greatly expand the window for diagnosing concussions, especially in patients who experience a delayed onset of symptoms.

The largest network to date of connections between neurons in the cortex, where high-level processing occurs, has been published. It has revealed several crucial elements of how networks in the brain are organized.

Heavy users of cannabis who experience withdrawal symptoms such as nervousness and cravings when they quit are likely to use again sooner than their peers, a new study finds.

Emotions consist of general components that are also elicited by similar impressions and specific components.Grimacing, we flinch when we see someone accidentally hit their thumb with a hammer.

A new study has slammed the ‘dumb blonde’ stereotype, after finding that individuals with blonde hair are no less intelligent than those with darker hair.

In a study of more than 8,000 adults, those with a chronic health condition such as diabetes or asthma were more likely to report psychological distress and functional impairment if they were…

The gaming industry has faced many charges of sexism in recent years, but how do female online gamers deal with everyday sexual harassment?

Given the choice between eating something caloric with an unpleasant taste and more palatable food with no calories, some vertebrates may choose the former, prioritizing energy to assure their survival.

New research shows that individuals with a greater degree of activity in the stress center of the brain also have more evidence of inflammation in their arteries and were at higher risk for cardiovascular events, including heart attack, stroke and deat…