Brain volume and function are altered in individuals with opioid use disorder, a new Yale study finds. Using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and functional MRI (fMRI), researchers observed the ...

Cells long thought to play a secondary role in brain function build their own far-reaching connections, according to a new ...

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An often-ignored type of cell in the brain plays a dynamic and surprisingly complex role in our ability to process information, according to new research. An often-ignored type of cell in the brain ...

Researchers at the University of California San Diego have found that an intensive retreat combining multiple mind-body techniques, including meditation and healing practices, produced rapid and ...

Results from a small randomized controlled clinical trial show promising findings about a new type of therapy for patients ...

This post wrestles with this question: Are males and females using different parts of the brain when tackling a given task? I chose the word “wrestle” because, when exploring relevant literature that ...

Good sleep patterns are vital as the brain flushes toxins while asleep Vanessa Etienne is a Staff Writer for PEOPLE on the Health team. She joined the brand in 2021. Getty A study found that poor ...

Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. Regular physical activity is important for maintaining a healthy brain as we age. But experts say one particular form of ...

You can see it coming in right there, that little spot,” says neuroscientist and engineer Laura Lewis. A remarkably bright pulsing dot has appeared on the monitor in front of us. We are watching, in ...