A growing body of research is converging on specific brain regions and networks that appear to generate conscious experience, from dreaming to waking awareness. Multiple independent lines of evidence ...

Clinical data emerging from countries like China, Australia and now the UK, which have moved toward curfews and age-gated ...

Long-term use of stimulant medication for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) does not appear to cause lasting changes in brain development, according to a study published in Progress in ...

Comfort with ambiguity isn’t about tolerance for chaos. Rather it's an opportunity to be creative, craft a vision, and build ...

A steady stream of teen vaping emergencies reveals deeper risks. Young people and parents need to know the unique risks to ...

Rula reports that social media can harm teen mental health, linking excessive use to issues like depression and anxiety; ...

A new study reveals a connection between early life trauma and adult brain aging. Adults reporting severe childhood stress ...

A new Passify analysis explores the biological factors of decision fatigue in discretionary trading and the role of ...

Long periods of being alone can affect how people feel, think, and connect with others. Many people who experience social isolation report sadness, anxiety, and difficulty forming relationships ...

The neuropeptide oxytocin is a special messenger substance that nerve cells use to communicate with each other. It is acting as both a neurotransmitter and a hormone and is best known for promoting ...

Corporal punishment is still on the books in Missouri and used in some schools. The practice is from an earlier era, rooted ...

Radial glia are a specialized population of neural progenitor cells that persist throughout embryogenesis and into adulthood. Throughout this period, radial glia reside in a highly dynamic ...