Most of the genetic risk for developing a substance use disorder comes from genes that broadly affect how our brains process rewards, regulate...

Could weight loss drugs help curb drug addiction? GLP-1 drugs, like semaglutide, may help people avoid developing addictions to alcohol, tobacco, and...

The screens that increasingly fill babies’ early days can shape how their brains handle uncertainty and stress...

The screens that increasingly fill babies’ early days can shape how their brains handle uncertainty and stress...

WEDNESDAY, March 25, 2026 — Lunges and squats may do more for the brain than previously thought, including helping protect it from damage tied to...

Early stress may quietly shape how the brain and gut communicate. These changes could raise the risk of long-term digestive problems.

Early stress may quietly shape how the brain and gut communicate. These changes could raise the risk of long-term digestive problems.

Alzheimer’s disease is a complex condition that slowly damages the brain. It is the most common form of dementia and affects millions of people...

Alzheimer’s disease is a serious condition that affects millions of people around the world. It causes memory loss, confusion, and difficulty in...

A study highlights a gap in cancer prevention, showing men undergo genetic testing less often yet are more likely to carry high-risk cancer variants.