Compound derived from the areca nut could help people to quit smoking, a new study reports. Read More
Age, sex, and gender influence the organization of the brain's opioid system. Findings shed light on why there are significant differences between the opioid system on an individual level, and why some are more prone to developing opioid-linked pathologies than others. Read More
Researchers focus on gray matter volume on three areas of the brain. Findings suggest cardiovascular risk factors such as obesity and diabetes could be early indicators for Alzheimer's disease. Read More
According to a new study, acetylcholinesterase inhibitors commonly used to help treat Alzheimer's disease appear to help smokers reduce cigarette consumption. Read More
Researchers discovered a part of the brain involved in future behavioral changes, the dorsomedial prefrontal cortex, had greater activation when smokers were exposed to anti-smoking messages with stronger arguments as opposed to weaker arguments. Read More
According to a new study, certain behavioral risk factors strongly predict the likelihood of a person developing depression, and these risk factors change as we age. Read More
A new study reports believing a cigarette contains nicotine satisfied a smoker's cravings. Read More
Study reports people who experience bullying or abuse have a lower quality of life comparable to those living with chronic health conditions, such as diabetes or depression. The study also reports those who are abused are more likely to develop harmful behaviors such as smoking or binge eating. Read More
Working memory system disruptions can cause smokers who quit to relapse within days, a neuroimaging study finds. Read More
Researchers report a person's ability to quit smoking could be influenced by a neural network associated with inhibiting automated behavior. Read More
A new neuroimaging study helps researchers predict the response people will have to public health campaigns. The study may help epidemiologists design campaigns to help change people's attitudes and behaviors. Read More
A new brain mapping study reveals smokers could be predisposed to their addiction due to the molecular make up of their brains. Read More