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Researchers have investigated the effects on the brain of concurrent cannabis and nicotine use, versus the use of solely cannabis and solely nicotine.

Every cultural trend experiences a backlash at some point. But one flawed study can’t diminish the benefits of meditation in the workplace.

Scientists have revealed a novel brain network that links pain in Parkinson’s disease to a specific region of the brain.

Experiencing high levels of psychological distress has an important impact on a person’s risk of heart attack and stroke, new research warns.

Researchers have studied motor and cognitive effects of deep brain stimulation in patients with Parkinson’s disease. Their results show that the adverse cognitive effects of deep brain stimulation are linked to a different neural pathway than that resp…

Complex post-traumatic stress disorder can develop when a person has experienced prolonged or repeated trauma. It can cause additional symptoms, as well as those of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Here, learn more about complex PTSD, including t…

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,…