Acute or short-lived pain, despite its bad reputation, is usually a lifesaver. It acts as a transient negative sensory ...

The newfound ensemble of neurons could lead to therapies to treat persistent pain, which affects roughly one of five people ...

Researchers at Scripps identified a brain circuit in the paraventricular thalamus that links alcohol use to relief from ...

An alarming rise in the number of overdose deaths attributed to benzodiazepines — such as Valium and Xanax — could further ...

This article discusses the opioid crisis and its evolution through time. If you or someone you know is struggling with ...

The narcotic first drew widespread attention in B.C. in the late 1990s, when a cheap yet potent strain known as China White ...

Scientists have pinpointed a hidden brain circuit that may explain why withdrawal drives people back to alcohol.

Researchers found that while basketball and swimming offer some cognitive benefits, footbike training uniquely boosts both focus and self-control, making it the top exercise for tackling internet ...

The drive to drink for someone with alcohol addiction often transforms from a pursuit of pleasure to a desperate need to escape the profound discomfort of withdrawal. New research has now identified a ...

Within the brain, chemical neurotransmitters like dopamine and norepinephrine regulate mood, emotions and many physiological and behavioral processes. Their imbalance can contribute to anxiety, ...