A new study on laboratory rats has found that the brain’s ability to learn from rewards is enhanced by the hormone estrogen.

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Within the human brain, movement is coordinated by a brain region called the striatum, which sends instructions to motor neurons in the brain. Those instructions are conveyed by two pathways, one that ...

The placebo effect can have a significant influence on treatment outcomes. While we still have a lot to learn about how and why a patient’s expectations can influence the effectiveness of medication ...

Researchers have discovered that cannabis addiction might not just be about willpower — it could start in your DNA. The 2025 ...

From ‘dopamine fasting’ to ‘anti-dopamine parenting’, TikTok influencers claim these practices have rewired their brains ...

Are you bored by being alone with your thoughts? Does the thought of cooking a meal, brushing your teeth, or taking a walk without a podcast, TV show, or music playing send you into a cold sweat? If ...

Q: I heard a story on the news about a connection between your gut microbiome and whether you like to exercise. Is that really true? If it is, I’d like to know how the scientists figured that out. Is ...

Maybe you’d like to spend time on hobbies or hang out with friends, but nothing feels as exciting and engaging as it used to –– so you just squander another hour on social media. Your problem may have ...

Do you want to be less anxious or more cheerful? Emerging research points to the role of gut microbes in defining your ...

Threadworms, which are a type of parasitic nematode, spend a lot of time crawling around on human skin, poking and prodding to find the best place for entry before burrowing in. But disrupting a ...

LOS ANGELES — Maybe you'd like to spend time on hobbies or hang out with friends, but nothing feels as exciting and engaging as it used to –– so you just squander another hour on social media. Your ...