Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) isn’t caused by just one faulty switch in the brain; it’s more like a tangled orchestra of genes and cells thrown off-key by trauma. With many genetic players ...

Discover how your stress response is actually working for you—and how imagination can help you adapt, even when the world ...

A groundbreaking neuroimaging study sheds new light on the structural brain patterns associated with psychopathy, ...

According to the National Institute of Mental Health, an estimated 3.6% of adults in the U.S. had PTSD in the last year.

Differences in political beliefs appear to be rooted in brain differences in how we process emotion. Understanding our ...

The 4th of July is a time to celebrate America's Declaration of Independence. Traditionally the celebration includes BBQ's, ...

The Fourth of July is usually all about celebrating America’s founding. Barbeques, family gatherings and fireworks are ...

The fourth of July holiday weekend is fast approaching, but for some people, it can be a trigger when it comes to their mental health.

June 29, 2025 — Deleting a gene called PTEN in certain brain cells disrupts the brain’s fear circuitry and triggers anxiety-like behavior in mice — key traits seen in autism. Researchers ...

July 2, 2025 — A new brain scan tool shows how quickly your body and mind are aging. It can spot early signs of diseases like dementia, long before symptoms begin. The scan looks at hidden clues ...