David DiSalvo, Contributor

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Study: CBD From Marijuana May “Reset” The Brain To Counteract Symptoms Of Psychosis

In another potential research success for CBD, an initial study finds that the cannabis compound could be an effective treatment for psychosis.

Brain Structure And Genetics May Influence Our Bodyweight More Than We Know, Suggests New Study

Brains, behavior and bodyweight are linked via genetics in ways we’re only starting to uncover, according to a new study that pulled data from an expansive brain mapping initiative.

How Long Does It Take For The Brain To Recover From Drinking? Science Says Longer Than We Think

A hangover is more than just a headache and uneasy stomach, according to a new analysis of several studies showing that our brains are still impaired long after the party is over.

What Is The Connection Between Sleep And Loneliness? New Research Reveals How One Affects The Other

Research has been showing that we’re getting less sleep and we’re getting lonelier — but is there a connection between the two?

Can Personality Change Or Does It Stay The Same For Life? A New Study Suggests It’s A Little Of Both

Can personality change over time or is it a locked box that remains the same throughout our lives? New research reveals that the answer isn’t necessarily either/or.

Study: CBD From Marijuana Plus Chemotherapy Tripled Cancer Survival Rates In Mice

A new study shows that cannabidiol (CBD) in combination with chemotherapy triples cancer survival rates in mice, providing support for human trials.

New Study Reveals A Simple Mindset Hack That Can Help Keep Your Food Portions Under Control

A deceptively simple behavior-change hack can help us make healthier diet choices, suggests a new study, and it has everything to do with what we tell ourselves before eating.

Can We Trust The Health Claims For Hyped Foods? A New Research Review Tests The Evidence

A new research review tests health claims made for several popular foods, revealing the good, bad and indifferent evidence to help make informed dietary decisions.

Could Depression Be An Immune Response To Stress? A New Study Suggests An Answer

Little by little we’re getting closer to understanding the connection between depression and inflammation. A new study adds what could prove to be a critical piece of the puzzle.

Study Finds Link Between Heavy Use Of Digital Media And ADHD In Teens, But Questions Remain

Heavy use of digital media platforms like texting and streaming video is linked to more ADHD symptoms among teenagers over time, suggests a new study, but the direction of the cause-and-effect arrow is still in question.