Acetaminophen works via the brain’s endocannabinoid system to both reduce pain and induce changes that are beneficial for ...

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Low doses in mice have can clear up proteins associated with Alzheimer’s disease and restore memory. Human trials are the ...

May 1, 2025 -- How much alcohol is actually safe – and are there any true health benefits? We speak with David Nutt, MD, author of Drink? The New Science of Alcohol and Your Health, to explore what ...

Research into whether drugs like ayahuasca can mitigate the effects of traumatic brain injury is in its infancy. Pro athletes like the Buffalo Bills’ Jordan Poyer are forging ahead anyway.

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Experts say graphic images, nonstop outrage, and the 24/7 negative news cycle don’t just upset us—they alter our stress response and harm mental health. The amygdala, shown in orange, serves as the ...

Near-death experiences blend science, spirituality, and the unknown, raising profound questions about what it means to be ...

Chronic insomnia—trouble sleeping at least three days a week for three months or more—could speed up brain aging. People with chronic insomnia were 40% more likely to develop dementia or mild ...

The study does not prove that insomnia causes brain aging, it only shows an association. "Insomnia doesn't just affect how you feel the next day—it may also impact your brain health over time," said ...

ADHD affects millions across the lifespan, disrupting school, work and relationships. Once seen as a childhood disorder, it’s ...