A new study reveals that our brains treat sensitivity and decision bias as separate processes when rewards are at stake.

Short-nosed dog breeds like Pugs and French Bulldogs are often perceived as calm, affectionate companions—but their behavior ...

A new study reveals that children’s ability to understand emotions develops through a cognitive shift between ages 5 and 10.

A new study reveals that long-term adaptive cycling can measurably reshape brain signals in people with Parkinson’s Disease, ...

A large-scale analysis of health records reveals that subtle signs of multiple sclerosis (MS) may appear more than a decade ...

Empathy isn't just innate — it can be trained by associating another person’s happiness with personal rewards.

A large-scale longitudinal study challenges the assumption that poverty amplifies the link between parental distress and ...

A new study reveals that our brains separate “stuff” like water and sand from “things” like balls or tools, using specialized circuits in the visual cortex.

A new imaging study reveals that young adults with a higher genetic risk for depression show diminished brain activity when processing rewards and punishments. Using data from nearly 900 healthy twins ...

New research reveals that murder-suicide incidents in the U.S. are more frequent than previously documented, with an average of 820 related deaths per year.

Scientists have uncovered how the brain’s 5-HT1A serotonin receptor—vital in mood regulation—functions at the molecular level.

A decade after an overlooked discovery, researchers now confirm that the hormone leptin can reverse diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) even without insulin.