Why do cats generally live longer than dogs? New research suggests that longer lifespans of mammals like cats could be linked ...

Every part of my life seemed to improve after nasal surgery, from my allergies to my mental health. Nose breathing is a ...

What happens in the brain when our senses don't match our expectations—for example, when we take a step, but there's no sound ...

Our brain is a complex organ. Billions of nerve cells are wired in an intricate network, constantly processing signals, enabling us to recall memories or to move our bodies. Making sense of this ...

Researchers have discovered distinct roles for two dopamine receptors located on nerve cells within the portion of the brain that controls approach vs. avoidance behavior.

Communications along the brain-gut axis involve neural pathways as well as immune and endocrine mechanisms. The two branches of the autonomic nervous system are integrated anatomically and ...