Scientists are testing whether GLP-1 drugs can help to cut cravings for cigarettes, alcohol and opioids — as well as food.

Can marijuana really be addictive? Despite decades of popular belief to the contrary, addiction specialists warn that the ...

A damning report on South Africa’s public health system from the Auditor-General (AGSA) reveals a ‘total absence of accountability.’ Intermittent fasting and brain function are not at odds – short ...

Nicotine addiction remains one of the most persistent public health challenges worldwide, driven by changes in the brain that ...

A recent episode of the The Kardashians shared some startling news about Kim Kardashian’s brain. Discussing Kim’s recent brain scan, her doctor pointed out “holes” on her brain scan he said were ...

A new study highlights how important uninterrupted sleep is to recovery after a traumatic brain injury, finding that ...

The White House released a statement on Dec. 1 from President Donald Trump's physician regarding his MRI scan. Here's what to ...

The outlook for dementia care is changing fast. UC experts explain what that means for patients and families, and what it ...

A new AI model could help radiologists identify brain abnormalities in MRI scans for all conditions including stroke, ...

Scientists at the Swiss Light Source SLS have succeeded in mapping a piece of brain tissue in 3D at unprecedented resolution using X-rays, non-destructively. The breakthrough overcomes a long-standing ...

UC Santa Cruz research innovations and academic programs advance brain and mental health.

Norman Doidge, citing a study by Merzenich and colleagues, found that the brain allocates neurological resources to its most ...