Researchers discover a new dopamine signal in the striatum that acts as a guidance system, encoding trajectory errors to steer behavior toward goals.

Many women spend decades "fixing" their perceived flaws, only to discover the truth after their children receive a diagnosis. Learn why motherhood is the ultimate mirror for undiagnosed ...

Many people suffer from anxiety, unaware it stems from undiagnosed ADHD. This condition, affecting executive functions like planning, can be mistaken for personality flaws. Untreated ADHD leads to ...

Dopamine is the "wanting" molecule that drives us toward goals, and opioids are the "liking" molecules that provide the hit ...

It has long been known as the arbiter of reward in the brain, but recent findings could upend this classic theory of dopamine ...

The habit-tracking market is flooded with apps following the same book. Set goals, monitor adherence, penalize deviation, reward consistency.

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common neurodevelopmental disorder affecting children and adults. Recently, there has been growing interest in the potential role of diet in the ...

For many adults, anxiety may be the only visible symptom. When it fades, underlying ADHD, which may have been masked for years, finally becomes clear.

ADHD often looks like “not trying," but the science tells a different story. Here’s what parents should know about the ADHD ...

Stimulant medications can make some people have a smaller appetite. If you take both a GLP⁠-1 and a stimulant, you might not feel the need to eat as much as you need to. That could cause you to lose ...

Young adults with ADHD symptoms often struggle with social media and gaming addiction. However, a new study reveals that core ...