New research reveals that our perception of others’ tears as sincere or manipulative depends heavily on context.

Speaking requires a precise sequence of muscle movements, long thought to be coordinated by Broca’s area in the brain.

A comprehensive review of over 23,000 studies identified 64 over-the-counter (OTC) supplements and herbal products evaluated in clinical trials for depression.

The brain is one of the body’s most energy-demanding organs, accounting for 2 percent of the body’s weight but consuming 20 percent of its total energy. To stay within budget, the brain must be highly ...

A new study finds that prior herpesvirus infections are linked to a faster age-related increase in blood biomarkers ...

Not all animals respond to reward cues the same way — some fixate on the cue itself, while others head straight for the reward.

A large cohort study of older adults found that eating at least one egg per week was linked to a significantly lower risk of Alzheimer’s dementia.

A new fMRI study reveals that our brains encode both what others intend to express emotionally and how we consciously infer ...

A new study shows that the way we move our bodies can warp our sense of time — not just because of physical exertion, but ...

Scientists have developed a 3D-printed implant that delivers targeted electrical stimulation to damaged areas of the spinal ...

A massive Danish study of over 1.2 million children has found no evidence that aluminum in early childhood vaccines increases the risk of neurological, autoimmune, or allergic disorders.

Our memories don’t flow like a continuous stream—they’re divided into meaningful events, thanks to a tiny brain region called the locus coeruleus.