A dream-like psychedelic might help traumatized veterans reset their brains
Scientists have linked the subjective intensity of ibogaine trips to tangible recovery in veterans. Those who felt a sense of...
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Cannabis beverages may help people drink less alcohol
Swapping a beer for a cannabis drink could reduce alcohol-related harms. New research indicates that consumers of infused beverages are...
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New maps of brain activity challenge century-old anatomical boundaries
A study of 24,000 neurons suggests the brain’s executive center is organized by information hierarchy, not physical structure. The findings...
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Alzheimer’s patients show reduced neural integration during brain stimulation
A new study uses magnetic stimulation to show that brain complexity drops in early Alzheimer’s disease. The findings suggest the...
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Menopause is linked to reduced gray matter and increased anxiety
A study of 125,000 women finds that the end of fertility is associated with brain tissue loss and mood challenges,...
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Having a close friend with a gambling addiction increases personal risk, study finds
Research tracking 1,500 adults suggests that problem gambling ripples through social networks. The data indicates that family connectedness buffers this...
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The psychology behind why we pay to avoid uncertainty
Economists have long puzzled over why risk-avoidance and impatience go hand-in-hand. A new study identifies the culprit: the overwhelming power...
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Two-thirds of non-speaking autistic children gain speech with evidence-based therapy
A large-scale analysis reveals that while most autistic preschoolers gain language skills through therapy, a distinct subgroup does not. Researchers...
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Hyperarousal symptoms drive alcohol problems in male soldiers, new research suggest
A new longitudinal analysis suggests that specific PTSD symptoms, particularly hyperarousal, drive hazardous drinking in military reservists. The findings indicate...
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Global brain efficiency fails to predict general intelligence in large study
A new study of over 6,000 brain scans overturns the idea that global efficiency drives intelligence. Instead, researchers found that...
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Chia seeds may help the brain regulate appetite and inflammation
A new study finds that chia flour and oil can alter gene expression related to hunger and neuroinflammation in rats...
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Researchers find biological evidence of the toll colorism takes on young adults
Discrimination based on skin tone may physically alter the body’s stress response. New research links frequent bias against darker skin...
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High body mass index identified as a direct cause of vascular dementia
Is obesity a direct cause of dementia? A massive study using genetic data says yes. Findings published in The Journal...
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Machine learning identifies brain patterns that predict antidepressant success
A new algorithm analyzes electrical activity in the brain to forecast whether standard depression drugs will work, potentially ending the...
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AI identifies behavioral traits that predict alcohol preference during adolescence
A new study using machine learning reveals that adolescent mice with a sweet tooth and lower sociability are more likely...
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