According to a new study, cocaine has the most potent effects on the female brain when estrogen levels are at their highest.
A new study reveals a link between gestational diabetes and an increased risk of developing postpartum depression in first time mothers.
Researchers report the ventrolateral prefrontal cortex and orbitofrontal cortex play key roles in decision making.
A new study reveals chronic cocaine users have a global impairment of the ventromedial prefrontal cortex.
Researchers have identified a biomarker that can help predict a patient's prognosis and response to therapies for glioblastoma brain cancer subtypes.
A new study reports there is a positive link between working memory, physical health and lifestyle.
Researchers have discovered an elevated rate of language delay in 30 month old girls born to mothers who took the pain killer acetaminophen during pregnancy. The delay, however, was not witnessed in boys.
Researchers report computer based analysis of speech transcripts from teens at risk of psychosis were able to predict, with 83% accuracy, who would develop symptoms within 2 years.
Researchers have identified two compounds derived from grapes that might help to treat those with major depressive disorder.
Researchers reveal patients with inflammatory bowel disease are 28% more likely to develop Parkinson's disease. However, an anti-inflammatory treatment used to help those with IBD can significantly decrease the risk of developing the neurodegenerative disease.
A new study reports impairments in six brain networks are associated with addiction behaviors. The findings may pave the way for developing more targeted treatments for addiction.
Researchers report a gut-brain neural circuit establishes the vagus nerve as an essential component of the brain system that regulates reward and motivation.