Now, a $30 million gift to Harvard University from philanthropist Lisa Yang is propelling these efforts by establishing the K ...

The body is constantly scanning itself and recalibrating accordingly. Interoception, the perception of internal bodily sensations, plays a crucial role in regulating essential physiological processes, ...

When we recall something familiar or explore a new situation, the brain does not always use the same communication routes.

Communication between the body and the nervous system is called interoception and it allows the brain to sense internal states, such as hunger, pain, or heart rate. The vagus nerve is an important ...

Researchers tune into the brain, seeking clues to solve the mysteries of neuronal health and aging. Aging and neuroscience research are deeply intertwined. Researchers dig into the brain and body ...

But researchers were concerned about whether this procedure might have other, less desirable effects. What happens when the right and left sides of the cerebral cortex—responsible for an enormous ...

This post was co-authored by Dr. Ruth Lanius, Lauren Rudolph, and Dr. Breanne Kearney. Trauma is an insult to the senses, leaving a lasting impact: It affects what we see, hear, and feel, and how we ...

Ever felt like your mind is racing, and your heart won’t slow down? No matter how much sleep you get, you still wake up feeling exhausted and fatigued from last night. Well, that nagging sense of ...

Share on Pinterest New research shows exactly what happens to the brain during pregnancy. The question is: What does this mean for the pregnant person? Image credit: Studio Firma/Stocksy. The female ...