As an aircraft begins to descend uncontrollably, the brain triggers its most basic survival instincts, releasing a surge of ...

Light pollution, or artificial light at night (ALAN), is a widespread phenomenon in areas with dense human populations.

“You don’t want to stop treatment and then have more severe symptoms that could potentially lead to a mental health crisis,” ...

Children exposed to gestational diabetes in utero have an altered hypothalamic response to glucose that leads to higher ...

Two specific types of antidepressants – selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and tricyclics (TCAs) – may make ...

Dopamine drives our desire for rewards—understanding how it works can help us break bad habits, build motivation, and harness ...

From heat exhaustion to heat stroke, dehydration to water toxicity, it can be a minefield trying to stay cool. But are these ...

An incredibly common prescription drug taken by millions of Brits can have dangerous side effects during a heatwave like the ...

The cerebrum, especially the cerebral cortex, has long been thought to be the important part of our brain. However, the cerbrum contains less than 20 percent of the neurons in our brain. Eighty ...

As temperatures rise, so does the risk of heat-related illness – especially for people taking certain prescription drugs.

Summer is the UK’s best-loved season. It’s easy to see why, with the warmer, sunnier weather it brings. But the temperature ...