Magnetic Stimulation Dampens Brain Response to Drug Cues in Addiction
Researchers report a single session of transcranial magnetic stimulation can significantly reduce drug cue reactivity for those with substance abuse problems.... Read More...
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Brain’s Appetite Regulator Disrupted in Obese Teens
A new study reports obese teens have disrupted connectivity between numerous areas of the brain involved in appetite regulation.... Read More...
Afternoon Slump in Reward Response
A new Journal of Neuroscience study reveals the activation of a brain area associated with reward response early in the afternoon.... Read More...
Study Connects Chronic Cannabis Use to Oxygen Changes in Brain
According to UT Dallas researchers, chronic cannabis users extract more oxygen from brain blood flow and have higher cerebral blood flow than nonusers.... Read More...
How Dads Bond With Toddlers
According to a new study, fathers given a boost of oxytocin expressed increased activity in brain areas associated with empathy and reward when viewing photos of their small children.... Read More...
How the Brain Decides Between Effort and Reward
A new study reports on how our brain decides if performing a certain task is worth the effort.... Read More...
How Parkinson’s Alters Brain Activity Over Time
Researchers have identified how specific brain areas change over time in patients with Parkinson's disease.... Read More...
Larger Globus Pallidus Volume in Those With Schizophrenia
Researchers discover people with schizophrenia have greater volume in globus pallidus than in healthy subjects.... Read More...
Experimenting Preteens May Have Different Brain Processes
Researchers report preteens who like to experiment and engage in new experiences have stronger neural connections and brain processes than those who don't.... Read More...
Brain Changes Linked to Prematurity May Explain Risk of Neurodevelopmental Disorders
A new study could help explain why preterm babies are at higher risk of neurodevelopmental disorders. ... Read More...
Rapid Agent Restores Pleasure Seeking Ahead of Other Antidepressant Action
Treatment resistant bipolar disorder patients experienced a reversal of a key symptom 40 minutes after a single infusion of ketamine, a new study reports.... Read More...