Here’s the good news: Our brains are remarkably adaptable. Neuroplasticity, the brain’s ability to reorganize, rewire, and even grow new neurons, means that with the right tools and habits, we can ...

A new study reveals that a brain circuit driving negative emotions during cocaine withdrawal plays a key role in relapse.

Why do so many people relapse after quitting cocaine? A new study from The Hebrew University reveals that a specific ...

Why do some people suffer more than others, even when the pain is the same? Scientists have uncovered a hidden brain circuit that connects the physical experience of pain to its emotional aftermath.

Pain isn't just a physical sensation—it also carries emotional weight. That distress, anguish, and anxiety can turn a ...

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 mapped how this ...

In a recent TikTok video, Alabama Barker opened up about her struggles with health anxiety, including the "real and scary" symptoms she experiences.

We asked experts why some people wake up anxious and tense — and what you can do to work past the early-morning wave of emotion.

My sister is prone to catastrophizing. Even a simple problem can lead her to spiral into anxiety. What can I do to help her cope with these scary thoughts?

The new study found that when one spouse had poor mental health and trouble sleeping, the healthy partner suffered similar symptoms after just six months.

Some vitamins, such as vitamins D and B6, and herbal supplements, such as valerian root, chamomile, and lemon balm, may ease anxiety symptoms.

This primer on math anxiety offers five research-aligned strategies teachers can use to support students who avoid practicing math and are uncomfortable with the subject. How does math anxiety ...