New research shows how psychedelics alter visual processing and boost memory-linked brain circuits to generate hallucinations, revealing mechanisms with therapeutic implications.

Psychedelic substances are increasingly being used under medical supervision to treat anxiety disorders and depression. However, the mechanisms by which these substances influence our perception and ...

A new study has found that several commonly used drugs could significantly reduce the risk of delirium in older people ...

The drug would need to be taken long before symptoms first appear—but it could be used to help protect at-risk individuals.

A massive analysis of randomized trials suggests that most side effects listed on statin labels may not be caused by the ...

Experts have known for some time that Alzheimer’s disease involves the build-up of toxic protein fragments in the brain. The post Cheap drug may prevent plaques linked to dementia from forming ...

The research found that mice with Alzheimer's disease symptoms improved when a certain brain protein was suppressed.

Their attraction to cannabis may be due to the effects of THC on dopamine function. Patients may use cannabis to manage their symptoms or reduce the side effects of their stimulant medications.

A landmark review of numerous clinical trials shows that statins do not cause the majority of the side effects that have been ...

I care for my mom, and it’s wearing me out. How will I know when it’s time to find a care home for her? A: Caregivers have a ...

Only four of 66 undesirable outcomes attributed to statins were significant, according to a new study in the Lancet.

As we get older, it’s common to notice changes in memory or thinking. Sometimes it’s just small things, like forgetting where ...