Scientists found a specific brain cell "switch" that could potentially reverse the neurological impact of obesity. Learn how.

People are coming up with ways to reset their dopamine levels, but do these actually work? This clinical psychologist weighs ...

TikTok’s “dopamine detox” trend promises to rewire your brain — but science says that’s not how dopamine works. Here’s what to do instead.

A study published in The Cerebellum provides initial experimental evidence that a single session of cerebellar High-Definition Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (HD-tDCS) may help to maintain ...

Chantix helps smokers kick their habit by making smoking less gratifying while simultaneously easing cravings.

Why do so many people relapse after quitting cocaine? A new study from The Hebrew University reveals that a specific "anti-reward" brain circuit becomes hyperactive during withdrawal-driving ...

A consensus is emerging among scientists that certain foods are addictive for some people. But questions remain about which ...

A small region of the brain, known as the ventral tegmental area (VTA), plays a key role in how we process rewards. It produces dopamine, a neuromodulator that helps predict future rewards based on ...

Ten years ago, researchers discovered a small group of people who derive no pleasure from music despite having normal hearing and the ability to enjoy other experiences or stimuli. The condition, ...