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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, …

Researchers discovered that not only the cerebral cortex is responsible for higher perceptual abilities but that the cerebellum also plays a role. This discovery can help understand the consequences of damage to the small brain, since not only motoric …

New research finds that omega-3 fish oil supplements can improve attention in youths with ADHD who have low — but not high — blood levels of omega-3.

A new study has found that people with borderline personality disorder have a 13 times higher chance of reporting childhood trauma than people without.