Research shows that the brains of those who use drugs are substantially different than those who don't, well before drugs are ...

The jury is out on whether junk food is addictive, but there is clear evidence that a diet high in ultra-processed fare is ...

Chris and Paul Weitz talked about Season 1 of the acclaimed Apple TV+ series and the challenges of being a responsible human ...

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While their functions are diverse, myosins are similar in structure. NMII is so much like cardiac myosin, which keeps the ...

A new study, published in Addiction, shines a light on how industries associated with health harms—such as tobacco, fossil ...

The exact numbers depended on the type of medication patients took, but the risk of developing Alzheimer’s was up to 70 ...

RiverValley Behavioral Health has added two SMART Recovery groups, with one designed to help families affected by addiction ...

For years, addiction was seen as a matter of personal failure—a bad habit or a lack of discipline. People believed those who ...

Brain differences in children and teens who experiment with drugs early show up before they take their first puff or sip ...

Revenge is more than an emotion—it’s an addictive behavior. We get hyped about an epic revenge story to watch on the big ...

Why is it so hard to stop at just one cookie? For many people, sweet foods like chocolate, pastries, and candy aren't just a ...