Addiction often isn’t about chasing pleasure—it’s about escaping pain. Researchers at Scripps Research have discovered that a ...

Though ADHD is typically treated with stimulants like Adderall, people may opt for non-stimulants because they come with ...

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A consensus is emerging among scientists that certain foods are addictive for some people. But questions remain about which ...

Discover the impact of dopamine on the brain's reward circuit, from pleasure to addiction, and how to find balance.

Researchers have found genes linked to cannabis use and addiction. The discovery shows how biology influences behavior and ...

LLMs and the Brain, a symposium featuring researchers from Rice, Baylor College of Medicine, the University of Texas, the Georgia Institute of Technology, the University of Montreal and other ...

Washington Post reporters analyzed data from over 800 TikTok users to learn how the app turns people into power users, some ...

The United Nations recently needed someone to testify last week about the effects of gambling addiction on society, and what was being done to curb its effects. Delegate Shawn Fluharty, D-Ohio, got ...

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 ...

Alcohol has also been linked to dementia, accelerated brain shrinkage, memory loss, and cognitive decline. Despite the ...

From Edison to Taylor Swift, the brain is a living phonograph—recording and replaying the grooves of memory, culture, and ...