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Researchers have identified the cause of chronic, and currently untreatable, pain in those with amputations and severe nerve damage, as well as a potential treatment which relies on engineering instead of drugs.

More humans than ever are exposed to higher levels of ionizing radiation from medical equipment, airplanes, etc. A new study suggests that this kind of radiation may be a confounding factor in the neurodegenerative disease Alzheimer’s.

As science advances, evidence shows that weight management does indeed take place inside the head, but that it is not necessarily a question of lack of will. The ABHD6 enzyme in certain brain neurons plays a key role in controlling body weight, researc…

Yes, you spend a lot of time on social media. You might even check your phone every few minutes to see how many people have liked your latest Facebook post. But are you addicted? And even if you are, what’s the big deal?

When faced with ambivalence, they are less decisive than others.Although powerful people often tend to decide and act quickly, they become more indecisive than others when the decisions are…

Our Facebook status updates, ‘likes’ and even photos could help researchers better understand mental health disorders with the right ethical safeguards, argue researchers from the University of…

More than 4,000 children and teens are diagnosed with brain cancer each year and the disease kills more children than any other cancer. Researchers report they have identified an existing group of drugs that appear to reduce or eliminate a certain subg…

Adolescents are more likely than adults to take online risks, regardless of the gamble involved, according to new research by the University of Plymouth.

Yes, money can lead to happiness, but how much debt one has should also be considered in the money-happiness equation, according to a new a study.

High blood pressure in middle age can lead to impaired cognition and is a potential risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease, researchers conclude.