Researchers are uncovering how interoception, the body’s unconscious perception of internal states, can impact both brain and body.

NEWS 03 April 2025 How does the brain control consciousness? This deep-brain structure In a world of constant stimulation, the thalamus filters which thoughts we become aware of and which we don’t.

The vagus nerve functions as a communication channel that links the brain to the gut system. The brain receives chemical ...

“The brain controls the amount of inflammation in the body, and nerves in the body inform the brain about the extent of inflammation,” said Kevin J. Tracey, MD, president and CEO of the ...

When your back constantly hurts, you might think you know where the pain is originating. But you might also be wrong.

Scientists have gained greater clarity in the brain regions and neurons that control metabolism, body temperature and energy use. A team of researchers discovered which chemicals influence the signals ...

What does cortisol do to your body and brain? It usually starts with a racing heart, shaky hands, and uneasy feeling in your chest, during any stressful work. Maybe to some, they are just ...

The mystery of how the brain creates consciousness still puzzles scientists, but the mechanics of waking up are starting to be understood.

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Emily Jacobs of UC Santa Barbara about how pregnancy reshapes the brain, the subject of a study out this week in the journal Nature Neuroscience.

Our body size, sex, muscle-to-fat ratio, how much water is in our system to dilute a drink, and certain genetic mutations all play key roles. So does the alcohol content of what we drink.

What if your senses hold a missing key in trauma healing? Learn how sensory systems quietly fuel trauma symptoms, and how sensory-based therapies could transform trauma recovery.

A review of the recent evidence suggests that GLP-1 drugs, such as semaglutide, could protect brain health and cognitive function by reducing inflammation.