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

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

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

Extreme instances of stress can cause lasting changes to the brain itself. This could leave some people more vulnerable to addiction, a University of Mississippi study concludes. The study's insight ...

Treatment for addiction could be a lifelong journey. Now, doctors in Virginia are experimenting with an incision-free brain procedure that might help. Focused ultrasound was pioneered at UVA Health to ...

Scientists have pinpointed a hidden brain circuit that may explain why withdrawal drives people back to alcohol. Credit: Shutterstock Researchers at Scripps Research have shown in an animal model that ...

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 ...

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