Weill Cornell Medicine researchers have identified a brain circuit linked to anxiety that may provide a new drug target, ...

The Food and Drug Administration on Thursday approved a new type of nonopioid painkiller from Vertex Pharmaceuticals, NBC ...

Heavy weed use appears to dull the brains of young adults, particularly affecting their short-term working memory, a new study suggests. MRI scans showed less brain activation in heavy tokers ...

Women who develop postpartum depression (PPD) may have distinct neuroactive steroid levels during the third trimester of ...

Federal officials on Thursday approved a new type of pain drug designed to eliminate the risks of addiction and overdose associated with opioid medications like Vicodin and ...

RFK Jr. says antidepressants could cause school shootings and are 'harder to get off' of than heroin. Experts say he's 'way off base.' ...

New research reveals crabs and lobsters may feel pain when boiled alive, challenging our cooking habits. As awareness grows, will you rethink your seafood choices? Discover the surprising implications ...

The X contains more genes related to brain function than does any other chromosome. “The X chromosome may be a treasure trove of genes that influence cognition, and these could be therapeutic targets, ...