Inhibiting locus coeruleus input to the medial prefrontal cortex in mice impaired task performance, affected the tuning of single cortical neurons and disrupted population dynamics and encoding ...

The nightmare that jolts you awake at 3 a.m. isn’t a malfunction. It may be one of the oldest survival systems in the human ...

For many people who smoke, quitting is not just a matter of willpower. It is a tug-of-war in the brain—between the pull of ...

For many people who smoke, quitting is not just a matter of willpower. It is a tug-of-war in the brain – between the pull of ...

Stimulating the brain's self-control center via rTMS reduces smoking by 11 cigarettes a day, outperforming reward-suppression ...

Scientists trained mice to experience placebo pain relief, then traced the effect to a brain circuit that releases the body’s ...

A randomized controlled trial correlates 4 weeks of probiotics to positive microstructure and function changes in several ...

The prefrontal cortex isn’t just brain real estate — it’s the control hub for decisions, emotions, and creativity. From resisting impulses to solving problems, this region quietly shapes who we are.

A major brain scan study uncovers a hidden, extreme ADHD subtype that could change diagnosis and treatment forever.

A study published in JAMA Psychiatry this year analyzing 1,154 brain scans of children and adolescents offers fresh evidence for reevaluating the medical establishment's definition of the disorder.

The AHA scientific statement calls for a life-course approach to brain health that integrates cognitive, emotional, behavioral, vascular, environmental, inflammatory, sleep, microbiome, and social ...