Serotonin neurons in the brainstem are not independent, as once thought, but interact to influence decision-making.

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Does the voice in your head tend to be negative, overly critical, and constantly tearing you down? Explore the power of self-talk and how you can shift the narrative.

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This case, detailed in Netflix's documentary Con Mum, raises a pressing question: Why do some people lie about having terminal illnesses? And why do so many fall for these elaborate deceptions?

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Mark “McSteamy” Sloan on Grey’s Anatomy and Carl Jacobs in HBO’s ... disease caused by the death of nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord that control voluntary muscle movements.

Scientists have long struggled to define brain fog—let alone pinpoint a cause for it. But research is starting to reveal multiple potential causes from inflammation to a leaky blood-brain barrier.

New research reveals that long-term obesity patterns have distinct impacts on brain structure, function, and cognition.

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