McGill University researchers have identified a brain function that helps explain why childhood stress raises metabolic health risks for some women later in life. A new study found that variations in ...

A study by University of Massachusetts Amherst finds that using alcohol to cope with stress in early adulthood may lead to lasting brain changes. These effects can impact decision-making and cognitive ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Researchers have discovered that rhythmic muscle movements in the gut could explain how blood vessels in the brain work together.

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Relapsing after quitting cocaine is not simply a matter of willpower — it reflects physical changes in the brain, according to new research. Scientists have found that repeated cocaine use reshapes ...

Researchers found that people who consumed virgin olive oil rather than refined olive oil showed improved cognitive function and greater diversity in their gut microbiota.

Parkinson's disease does more than cause tremor and trouble walking. It can also affect sleep, smell, digestion and even thinking. That may be because the disease disrupts communication in a brain ...