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A type of cell usually characterized as the brain's support system appears to play an important role in obsessive-compulsive disorder-related behaviors, according to new UCLA Health research published April 12 in Nature.
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Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania and Stanford University School of Medicine have teamed up to investigate the brain mechanisms at work when habit learning and binge eating behaviors converge. In the study, "Human ...
For the first time, researchers have identified specific regions of the brain that are damaged by high blood pressure and may contribute to a decline in mental processes and the development of dementia.
Mar 27, 2023
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While substance use disorder (SUD) remains a clinically and socially devastating condition in the U.S. and worldwide, the phenomenon of how individuals transition from recreational to compulsive drug use is yet to be fully ...
Mar 8, 2023
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A new brain connection discovered by University of California, Irvine researchers can explain how early-life stress and adversity trigger disrupted operation of the brain's reward circuit, offering a new therapeutic target ...
Feb 27, 2023
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Patients with Parkinson's disease achieved a significant improvement in their tremors, mobility, and other physical symptoms after having a minimally invasive procedure involving focused ultrasound, according to a new study ...
Feb 22, 2023
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The ongoing opioid epidemic continues to take a heavy toll on American communities, with more than 80,000 opioid-related deaths reported in 2021, according to the National Institutes of Health. Despite the severity of this ...
Feb 21, 2023
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Domestic abuse against women during pregnancy can potentially have a significant impact on how the unborn baby's brain develops, according to a new study.
Feb 20, 2023
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Dopamine is a neurotransmitter that's made in the brain and acts as a chemical messenger, communicating between nerve cells in the brain and the rest of the body. Dopamine can impact how people think and feel. While it's ...
Feb 7, 2023
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On a diet? Perhaps you're avoiding sweets or carbs altogether or curbing late-night munchies. These are examples of behavior modifications, and when it comes to food, avoiding those diet triggers can be pretty hard to do.
Feb 2, 2023
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