A new study reveals that herpes simplex virus-1 (HSV-1), commonly known for causing cold sores, can travel through the nasal cavity directly to the brain, causing severe and lasting neurological ...

Summary: Viewing natural scenes can significantly reduce how people perceive pain, a new neuroimaging study has found.

Summary: New research reveals dopamine has a previously unknown role: reshaping our memories of rewarding experiences. In a ...

Researchers have discovered that a person's "bioenergetic age," reflecting how efficiently cells produce energy, strongly ...

New research has identified cannabis-derived terpenes—compounds that give plants their distinctive aroma—as effective ...

New research highlights that optimal brain health, crucial for maintaining cognitive function as we age, is strongly linked to cardiovascular wellness.

New research reveals that short, memory-focused interventions can help individuals resist misinformation more effectively and retain these skills over extended periods, acting as "psychological ...

New research highlights that optimal brain health, crucial for maintaining cognitive function as we age, is strongly linked to cardiovascular wellness. The study underscores that dementia and ...

Summary: New research reveals that our brains simplify complex social interactions by using basic mental “building blocks” or shortcuts. Researchers scanned the brains of people playing a simple team ...

A new study reveals that poor sleep in older adults disrupts the brain’s glymphatic system, responsible for clearing harmful waste and toxins.