Depression affects millions of people worldwide, but much is still unknown about this illness and treatments don't always ...

Most people associate addiction with substances like alcohol or drugs—but experts warn that some of the most destructive ...

Opioid use disorder is associated with more than 350,000 deaths annually worldwide. Guided by the need for an increased understanding of critical neurobiological features of addiction, researchers ...

Nearly 50 million over the age of 12 reportedly have substance use disorders​, which can include addictions to alcohol or drugs​. Watch our Breaking The Stigma special on overcoming addiction.

The news moves fast, but understanding takes time. At Vox, we don’t chase every headline. We focus on what really matters. We break down the biggest stories — and the ones others overlook ...

If you grew up in the '80s, you were probably weaned on Tetris and were thrilled when the modern-day equivalent, Block Blast, came out on April 3, 2022. But is this time-sucking pastime any good ...

A study of individuals with tobacco use disorder in China reported that a five-day course of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation restructured the neural circuits associated with the disorder.

Scientists at UBC have discovered a new type of brain cell, called ovoid cells, which play a key role in object recognition memory. This breakthrough could lead to new treatments for memory-related ...

Brain activity may indicate that after death, our souls depart from our bodies. New studies on brain activity during the dying process suggest that the brain may remain active even after clinical ...

The question has generated controversy among scientists. Here’s what we know. By Alice Callahan Over the last decade or so, research has revealed a clear pattern: People tend to overeat ...