When it comes to conversation, the closest the animal kingdom gets to human-like abilities may be found in an unassuming ...

When danger lurks, instinct keeps us safe. It compels us to run from a burning building or wrestle a knife-wielding attacker ...

Within the human brain, movement is coordinated by a brain region called the striatum, which sends instructions to motor neurons in the brain. Those instructions are conveyed by two pathways, one that ...

Pain isn't just a physical sensation—it also carries emotional weight. That distress, anguish, and anxiety can turn a fleeting injury into long-term suffering. Subscribe to our newsletter for the ...

Our memories of past events are typically not isolated, but they are linked to other related memories. This ability to ...

It can be hard to stop a yawn once the urge strikes, but now, new research suggests that going with it might be good for you.

In a new study, researchers from North Carolina State University show that itch sensations in the face are perceived differently from those in the body due to differences in signaling between ...

Alcohol use disorder, which affects over 10% of Americans, can lead to persistent and serious insomnia. Difficulties falling asleep and staying asleep can last even after months of sobriety, ...

GLP‑1 drugs appear to change how much we want to eat, and how strongly food “pulls” on the brain. Newer oral versions may ...

Urolithins are compounds your gut bacteria make from pomegranates, berries, and walnuts. Early research in cells and animals suggests they may help protect the brain by targeting several pathways ...