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Epileptic seizures reduced in mice after removal of newborn neurons

Epileptic seizures happen in one of every 10 people who have experienced a traumatic brain injury (TBI). However, new research has uncovered an innovative approach to possibly slow the progression of epilepsy. Researchers have successfully removed new …

Can we blame procrastination on our genes?

New research has found a genetic difference in procrastinators, but there is a catch. The research also reveals important sex differences.

What to know about waking up with anxiety

A person may wake up with anxiety due to an underlying psychological condition, a chronic health issue, or a more temporary cause. Counseling and coping strategies can often help improve symptoms. Learn more about waking up with anxiety here.

What to know about waking up with anxiety

A person may wake up with anxiety due to an underlying psychological condition, a chronic health issue, or a more temporary cause. Counseling and coping strategies can often help improve symptoms. Learn more about waking up with anxiety here.

Biologist leads pioneering study on stress

A biologist conducted a pioneering research study that could help us to better understand the role of dopamine in stress resilience in humans through analyzing wild songbirds. This study could lead to increased prevention and treatment of stress-relate…

Newly discovered neural pathway processes acute light to affect sleep

Either to check the time or waste time, people often look at their smartphones after waking in the middle of the night. While this acute burst of light does make it more difficult to fall back to sleep, a new study reports that it won’t interfere with …

Metabolic factors likely contribute to anorexia

A genetic study suggests that anorexia nervosa has metabolic as well as psychiatric components and opens the door to new treatments for the illness.

More evidence that pets benefit mental health

New research examines the fluctuations in levels of the stress hormone cortisol both before and after interacting with dogs and cats.

What are the signs of emotional abuse?

Some signs of emotional abuse include controlling, shaming, blaming, and purposely humiliating another person. Emotional abuse can occur in many situations. Learn more about the signs, as well as what to do, here.

Scientists stimulate neurons to induce particular perceptions in mice’s minds

Hallucinations are spooky and, fortunately, fairly rare. But, a new study suggests, the real question isn’t so much why some people occasionally experience them. It’s why all of us aren’t hallucinating all the time.