A large genetic study reveals that cannabis use disorder (CanUD) is strongly linked to increased risk for multiple psychiatric disorders, including depression, PTSD, ADHD, and schizophrenia.

Classical psychedelics like LSD, psilocybin, and mescaline are known for activating the 5-HT2A serotonin receptor, but a new study reveals their effects go far beyond.

Decision-making often involves trial and error, but conventional models assume we always act optimally based on past ...

Beliefs in pseudoscientific health ideas can undermine trust in conventional medicine and lead to riskier health decisions, a ...

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) remains a leading cause of vision loss, but new therapies are reshaping its treatment.

The brain remains highly active during sleep, and mapping this activity can reveal early signs of neurological and sleep ...

The brain constantly toggles between focusing on external sensory information and internal mental representations like ...

New research highlights the critical role of dynamic motion in recognizing familiar people, beyond static facial or body ...

New research shows that elevated glutamate-glutamine (Glx) levels in the anterior insular cortex (AIC) make people more ...

New research has uncovered that neurons store their own glycogen, acting as “backup batteries” to keep the brain functioning ...

A new study reveals that close friendships can synchronize brain activity and influence decision-making, particularly in ...

Many people tend to trust dogs’ instincts regarding humans. If dogs gravitate towards you, dog lovers will likely see you as ...