Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common digestive disorder with unclear causes, affecting about 10% of the global population. Researchers have now discovered that opioid delta-receptor agonists may ...

Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental health disorder associated with persistent, intrusive thoughts (i.e., ...

Using an innovative and recently validated animal model of IBS, the researchers showed that opioid delta-receptor agonists can ameliorate stress-induced IBS symptoms by acting on the insular cortex of ...

The findings demonstrate that the brain and the immune system collaborate to prepare for future challenges and reveal how they "learn" to activate the immune system based solely on sensory information ...

A recent large-scale study published in Science Advances has revealed a connection between genetic variations associated with ...

Lifetime history of heavy cannabis use is associated with lower brain activation on working memory tasks among young a ...

The connection between the body and the brain has preoccupied philosophers and researchers for thousands of years. A new study at the University of Haifa has now identified a neural circuit that ...

Left-handed people, also known as "lefties" or "southpaws," make up about 10% of the global population. But are they more ...

Scientists have pinpointed a brain circuit that, when activated, reduces anxiety without impairing memory. Using ...

A massive new study sheds light on how cannabis affects the brain, particularly during cognitive tasks. Researchers analyzed ...

Cornell researchers have identified a specific brain circuit that could lead to anxiety treatments without cognitive side ...

A study published in Drug and Alcohol Dependence suggests that co-using alcohol and cannabis does not produce additional ...