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Researchers have, for the first time, glimpsed the human brain making a purely voluntary decision to act.

Researchers from the University of Birmingham have found that exposure to social-based messages promoting healthy eating can increase consumption of fruit and vegetables and reduce consumption of…

Primitive neuroectodermal tumors are the largest group of malignant brain tumors in children. They can arise from the brain’s cerebellum or from tissue located throughout the central nervous system. Little is known about how CNS-PNETs develop, although…

The Daily Meal report on how comfort foods are linked to social – as well as emotional – bonds; the power of comfort food is based on its associations.

Cinnamon is a delicious addition to toast, coffee and breakfast rolls. Eating the tasty household spice also might improve learning ability, according to new study.

Researchers are bringing their idea for a ‘Window to the Brain’ transparent skull implant closer to reality through the findings of two recent studies.

Scientists have used a powerful tool to better understand the progression of late-onset Alzheimer’s disease (LOAD), identifying its first physiological signs. Rsearchers analyzed more than 7,700 brain images from 1,171 people in various stages of Alzhe…

Travelers frequently report experiencing a significantly slower jet lag recovery after an eastward vs. westward flight. While some are quick to dismiss this complaint as being ‘all in their head,’ new research suggests it may be caused by the oscillati…

Obese mice are much more likely than lean mice to overeat in the presence of environmental cues, a behavior that could be related to changes in the brain, finds a new study.