Researchers report spanking is related to lower social development of 3 to 4 year old children.
The majority of 18 year-olds with substance abuse disorder who were followed as part of a longitudinal study for 32 years still had symptoms of SUD during adulthood.
Using optogenetics to stimulate the amygdala, researchers intensify the desire to consume cocaine in rats.
A new study reveals the holiday spice cinnamon may be a useful tool in the battle against obesity. Researchers report cinnamaldehyde can improve metabolic health by inducing fat cells to burn energy through a process called thermogenesis.
People who use cannabis as a form of pain management report sleeplessness, nausea, and changes in mood or behavior when they go a significant time without using the drug.
Almost 50% of older adults now die with a recorded diagnosis of dementia, up 36% from two decades ago.
Study suggests new avenues for treating toxoplasmosis parasite infections.
Researchers have discovered a link between women who sleep for more than nine hours uninterrupted a night while pregnant and an increased risk of stillbirth. The study reports the link appears to be independent of other risk factors.
During a migraine attack, dopamine levels in the brain fall and fluctuate, a new study reports.
Researchers have discovered a mechanism of glucose sensing by muscles that contribute to the regulation of blood sugar levels in the body.
Neuroimaging study reveals people who report widespread pain have increased gray matter and functional connectivity in sensory and motor areas of the brain.
A new study reveals the prefrontal cortex may play a role in coordinating the level of consciousness through the cholinergic system.
