Scientists have developed a promising new way to study serious mental health conditions by growing tiny human brain-like tissues in a laboratory. These small structures,...

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As cannabis becomes legal in more places around the world, questions about its long-term health effects have become increasingly important. Millions of people use cannabis...

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The foods people choose every day may influence much more than their waistline or heart health. According to new research, diet may also affect...

Imagine putting on a virtual reality (VR) headset, walking into a glowing nightclub, and being greeted by someone who smiles and says, "Hey, you...

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Many people think journaling simply means writing about your day. However, scientists now believe that the way people write may be just as important...

A growing body of research suggests that the foods we eat may influence how well our brains age. While there is still no cure for...

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Researchers at the University of Virginia School of Medicine have made a breakthrough in understanding how Lactobacillus, a bacterium found in yogurt and fermented...

Imagine a family where one parent often feels very sad, angry, or has strange thoughts. These are signs of serious mental health problems like...

In a new study, researchers found that a specific mind-body therapy, Mindfulness-Oriented Recovery Enhancement (MORE), could increase the brain's response to natural, healthy rewards...