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People have long believed that the moon could influence their sleep, their mood, even their fertility. Are any of these beliefs true? We investigate.

Depression symptoms in cognitively healthy older individuals together with brain amyloid, a biological marker of Alzheimer’s could trigger changes in memory and thinking over time.

Researchers studying schizophrenia-affected brains have discovered that the daily timing of gene expression is highly disrupted in the region responsible for cognition and memory. The findings could help reveal previously missed genetic links to the di…

New research finds an association between self-reported optimism and the likelihood of having better sleep quality and longer sleep duration.

Researchers identified a gene in fruit flies that helps prevent the hyperexcitability of specific neurons that trigger seizures. In humans, mutations in the gene may be linked to seizures associated with Long QT Syndrome.

A pathological liar is someone who tells compulsive lies that do not have a clear motive or benefit. Learn more about the possible causes and how to cope with this behavior in others.

Good cardiovascular health at age 50 is associated with a lower risk of dementia later in life, finds a new study.

New research indicates that concussions aren’t the sole cause of damage to the brain in contact sports. A study of college football players found that typical hits sustained from playing just one season cause structural changes to the brain.

A new study demonstrates that the fear predators inspire can leave long-lasting traces in the neural circuitry of wild animals and induce enduringly fearful behavior, comparable to effects seen in PTSD research.