For most of human history, being left-handed was treated as a flaw, a bad omen, or worse. The Latin word for left, "sinister, ...

New research suggests pregnancy doesn’t impair the brain—it reshapes it, refining memory, attention, and emotional awareness ...

A new McGill-led study reveals that digital brain exercises can rejuvenate aging brain systems responsible for learning and memory. Older adults using BrainHQ for 10 weeks showed restored cholinergic ...

People with high levels of psychopathic tendencies are often incapable of feeling empathy for other people. From a brain ...

New research challenges traditional views of how the brain makes decisions, suggesting that even its earliest regions play a ...

A viral trend claims that a combination of common over-the-counter medications, specifically an allergy drug and an acid ...

Thousands of times per year, a family's moment of joy turns to unexpected grief. A seemingly healthy infant stops smiling or ...

For the past few years as a Duke undergraduate student, Nana Osaki has studied the brain, focusing on how language changes ...

Sleeping on the left side can help align the spine and reduce acid reflux. Back sleeping keeps the spine aligned but may worsen sleep apnea and snoring. Right-sided sleeping may improve heart health ...