Sagittal MRI slice with highlighting indicating location of the anterior cingulate cortex (ACC). Source: Geoff B. Hall/CCO 1.0 Public Domain New research sheds light on how an often overlooked area of ...

Sleep deprivation is generally known to have a negative impact on mood, but a new study has found a paradoxical effect. The research revealed that a single night of complete sleep deprivation led to ...

Negative emotions, anxiety and depression are thought to promote the onset of neurodegenerative diseases and dementia. But what is their impact on the brain and can their deleterious effects be ...

Anxiety disorders (like social anxiety) and stress disorders (like PTSD) are among the most common mental health diagnoses with a lifetime prevalence of almost 30%. New technologies like fMRI, which ...

Political views are tied to brain structure, study suggests. April 7, 2011— -- Amid the looming prospect of a government shutdown, the clock is ticking for Democrats and Republicans to strike a ...

The roots of conservatism may be buried deep in the brain, scientists believe, after finding right-wingers have more gray matter in an area linked to threats and uncertainty. Researchers discovered ...