New research links an ancient DNA sequence to neuron growth, brain-cell balance, and a cognitive flexibility trait that may ...

On average, Americans say $74,000 a year would make them happy. But there’s a disconnect: half of respondents say their ...

There is still limited understanding of whether intestinal inflammation from IBD might accelerate cognitive decline in people ...

Food perceptions matter: People’s beliefs about whether a food is sweet, fatty, or processed strongly influenced overeating—sometimes as much as the food’s actual nutrients. Ultra-processed food (UPF) ...

While nootropic products have potential to boost health, there can be little transparency surrounding many commercial ...

Researchers have shown that you can reproduce the hallmarks of premium chocolate flavor using a carefully crafted starter ...

Investment crowdfunding was meant to be an accessible, transparent way to support innovation. But when companies ghost their ...

No matter whether it’s crushed or cubed, ice eventually melts into a puddle — but an alternative called jelly ice doesn’t.

A review of 33 studies with nearly 13,000 people found that higher sensitivity is linked to more symptoms of anxiety and depression.

Mathematicians’ “eureka” moments aren’t random: new research shows subtle behavioral shifts foreshadow insights minutes before they happen.

Adults who say they remember previous lives are reporting unusually high levels of mental health disorders at rates far above what is typically seen in the wider public and even in many high-stress ...

A protein that builds up in aging brains may help explain why people forget where they put their keys or struggle to learn new names as they get older.