EVERY morning, once her daughter is at nursery and the house falls quiet, Laura Mahon sits at the kitchen table and writes.

People may think of survival as an individual act—every animal (and person) for themselves. But a new study from UCLA ...

Specific body fat distribution patterns were associated with brain structural differences, cognitive decline, and increased ...

Excessive, prolonged stress can lead to severe consequences for both wellbeing and physical health if left unaddressed.

Working memory is a cognitive function that is essential for carrying out everyday activities and temporarily retaining ...

Lysosomes are the control centers for the metabolism of cells and tissues, including the brain. They break down defective ...

Brain tuberculoma is rare, often silent, and easily mistaken for other illnesses, which is exactly why it took 17 years to ...

A late-maturing brain filter in the thalamus prunes noisy sensory inputs over time, helping adults ignore distractions and focus, offering a neural basis for growing wisdom.

Scientists have long known that dopamine helps the brain learn from rewards, but a new computational model shows how for ...