New research shows that exercise may protect brain function even when the body can’t produce ketones, a vital energy source ...

A deep psychological need to feel significant drives much of human behavior—and can also lead people toward conspiracy ...

Mind blanking—the experience of thinking about nothing—has often been misunderstood or lumped together with mind wandering.

A large-scale study has found that having metabolic syndrome in midlife—marked by excess belly fat, high blood pressure, and ...

A new study reveals that mice instinctively display rescue-like behaviors toward anesthetized peers, offering powerful evidence that prosociality may be hardwired in mammals.

Humans significantly outperform AI models in interpreting dynamic social interactions, a skill critical for technologies like autonomous vehicles and assistive robots.

A comprehensive analysis of all known U.S. school shootings reveals that most shooters grew up in social environments where guns were a central part of family bonding and identity.

New research suggests that lingering cell wall fragments from the Lyme disease bacterium, Borrelia burgdorferi, may be responsible for persistent symptoms long after antibiotic treatment.

A new study shows that brain connectivity patterns, especially in the dorsal anterior cingulate cortex, can help predict how ...

Researchers have developed a tau-targeting vaccine that could help prevent the progression of Alzheimer’s disease by ...

Vanillin and RG-7112—can clear “zombie cells” from spinal discs, potentially treating the root cause of chronic low back pain ...

New research reveals that the brain stores memories of cold experiences, which can later trigger metabolic responses in ...