A new clinical study, published in the journal JAMA, has revealed a powerful tool in the fight against teen and young adult ...

Psychedelics like LSD and psilocybin (the active ingredient in magic mushrooms) are gaining increasing attention in ...

Sugar addiction can be harder to beat than alcohol due to its brain impact and hidden presence in foods we consume daily.

Consider someone addicted to alcohol, drugs, or a behavior like gambling. Why do they continue, even when they say they want ...

In the case of PSMU, someone might feel bad if they are unable to access social media for an extended period (withdrawal), or ...

Perseverance helps people achieve goals and is linked with well-being. But combined with chronic societal stressors, it can ...

Across the globe, more than a billion people live with obesity. It's not just a matter of weight—it's tied to serious health ...

The average human brain contains around 7 grams of plastic, but it’s unclear how this affects us. Now animal studies are ...

Researchers have discovered distinct roles for two dopamine receptors located on nerve cells within the portion of the brain that controls approach vs. avoidance behavior.

A group of U.S. vets and lawmakers are leading an effort to get clinical trials up and running in for a potent psychoactive drug called Ibogaine.

A new study found that heavy drinkers had a higher risk of brain lesions and proteins associated with Alzheimer's disease.