The limbic system comprises a group of structures in the forebrain that is implicated in emotion, memory and homeostatic processes. While definitions vary, it is often considered to include the ...

The amygdala is part of the limbic system, which regulates emotional and behavioral responses. An amygdala hijack is a fight-or-flight response to stress. To better understand what an amygdala hijack ...

The immune system functions best when it’s supported by health-promoting daily routines. Getting adequate sleep, limiting alcohol intake and eating the rainbow are immune-supportive lifestyle habits.

The story so far: The Nobel Prize season for 2025 began with the announcement of the Physiology or Medicine Prize on October 6. The three awardees — U.S.-based researchers, Mary E. Brunkow and Fred ...

A novel treatment for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is on the horizon, with the discovery that two specific gut microbes produce serotonin that protects against inflammation and damage. Scientists ...

A simple walking technique, the Infinity Walk, is gaining attention for its profound impact on the brain and nervous system. This figure-8 pattern walk synchronizes brain hemispheres, sharpens focus, ...

Though the NHS recommends most adults consider taking vitamin D until around March as daylight hours shrink, the service also noted: “There’s little evidence that supplements such as vitamin C, ...

An aerial view of the UC San Diego campus. (FIle photo courtesy of UCSD) Key discoveries in the human immune system have led UC San Diego alum Fred Ramsdell to receive a Nobel Prize in Physiology or ...

For years, Toyota’s infotainment systems have been dependable and functional, but perhaps not exactly exciting. While competitors raced ahead with flashy interfaces and lightning-fast processors, ...